# Highway Rider vs Torque Burnout

The clearest difference is rating: Highway Rider at 4.4 against Torque Burnout's 4.2. Highway Rider also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 3.5K). Torque Burnout's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Highway Rider sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Torque Burnout sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Highway Rider holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Highway Rider has 25K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Highway Rider's written reviews are positive against 57% of Torque Burnout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Highway Rider ships an update every 3 months, Torque Burnout every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Highway Rider | Torque Burnout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-rider/id494833223/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-burnout/id872424895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **57.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 265 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Battery Acid Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304475194) | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) |

## What reviewers say

### Highway Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-rider/id494833223)

Experience high-speed motorcycle racing by dodging traffic and outrunning the police. Collect and customize bikes, compete in multiplayer races, and share your epic crashes.

**Highlights:** Dodge traffic at high speeds, Outrun police in fugitive mode, Collect and customize motorcycles, Real-time multiplayer races, First-person driving mode, Share collision photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1k Gas Caps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Boosts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10k Gas Caps | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Boosts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100k Gas Caps | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exhilarating gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Nostalgic for childhood
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 👎 Disappointing updates that removed beloved features
- 👎 Unresponsive controls and unrealistic physics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Multiplayer mode doesn't work properly
- Steering and controls feel glitchy at times
- Frequent freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old version with classic characters and gameplay
- Add more customization options for bikes and riders
- Implement a free-roam mode without challenges or levels
- Improve multiplayer functionality and add online racing


### Torque Burnout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-burnout/id872424895)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an over-the-top driving game focused on spectacular donuts and drifts. Evolve your ride, push it to its limits, and become the ultimate burnout champion with realistic smoke and tire effects.

**Highlights:** Realistic burnout simulation, Gorgeous smoke and bursting tires, Variety of cars with unique handling, Car customization, Thundering engine sounds, 3D Touch driving controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stacks of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| S1CKO (Car) | $5.99 | one-time |
| KILLAB (Car) | $5.99 | one-time |
| BLNLUX (Car) | $5.99 | one-time |
| UNICORN (Car) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Briefcase of Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚗 Realistic car physics
- 💯 Best burnout game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading
- Handbrake not registering
- Upgrade issues
- Multiplayer problems

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Drag racing mode
- Free roam mode
- Controller support
- More car variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Highway Rider free?

Highway Rider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Torque Burnout free?

Torque Burnout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Highway Rider or Torque Burnout?

Highway Rider is rated higher. Highway Rider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Torque Burnout averages 4.2 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Highway Rider or Torque Burnout have ads?

Both Highway Rider and Torque Burnout show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Highway Rider or Torque Burnout?

Highway Rider ships an update every 3 months, and Torque Burnout every 6 weeks. Most recently, Highway Rider was updated on November 11, 2026 and Torque Burnout on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*