Comparison

CSR Classics vs Torque Burnout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CSR Classics

Experience drag racing with over 50 legendary cars from the past 60 years. Restore classic vehicles from rusty shells to iconic machines and challenge rival drivers to dominate the city streets.

Highlights
  • Race over 50 legendary cars
  • Restore classic vehicles
  • Challenge rival drivers
  • Dominate city streets
  • Clash of the titans races
Currently charting
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FROM THE MAKERS OF CSR RACING! Drag-strip legends from the last 60 years come to life in CSR Classics. RACE OVER 50 OF THE GREATEST CARS EVER MADE including the Shelby Mustang GT500, Ford GT40, Plymouth Superbird and other classic models from BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Mercedes, Plymouth, Pontiac, Shelby and more! RESTORE YOUR RIDE and transform your cars from rusty unloved shells into gorgeous icons of driving! CLASH OF THE TITANS! - Cobra vs. Mercedes 300SL, Dodge Superbee vs. Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang vs. Skyline GT-R! OWN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS Take on the gangs that own the city and face off against the toughest drivers out there. Have you got what it takes to own the streets? CSR Classics is published by NaturalMotion Games. THIS GAME IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE 3rd or 4th GENERATION iPOD TOUCH, iPAD 1, AND iPHONE 3GS CSR Classics is optimized for iPhone 6 and above, and iPad Air 2 and above. CSR Classics is free to play, but it contains items that can be purchased for real money. You can toggle these purchases on/off in the "Restrictions" menu on your device. Requires iOS 7.0 or later. WHY NOT TRY CSR RACING 2 – The next chapter to the #1 drag racing series of all time has arrived! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/csr-racing-2/id887947640 Terms of Service: https://www.zynga.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.zynga.com/privacy/policy

About

Torque Burnout

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
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Torque Burnout is an unashamedly over the top 'driving' game which combines the best parts of every racing game! Grip the wheel, put your foot to the floor and drive, completing donuts and drifts like a champion. Evolve your ride and push it to it's limits, rally the crowd into a frenzy and then push it some more to reign supreme as the BURNOUT KING! Features: - Realistic burnout simulation complete with gorgeous smoke, bursting tires and flaming engines! - A wide variety of cars each with unique handling and customization. - Thundering engine sounds that will send chills down your spine. - 3D Touch driving controls on supported devices. Coming Soon: - More cars and engines. - More challenges. Notes: - iPhone 5, iPad 3, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6th Generation or newer device is required to play. - A network connection is recommended but not required to play. - Torque Burnout is free to play. In game credits can be purchased using real money via in-app purchases. Any problems? Any questions? Any suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/torqueburnout TWITTER: http://twitter.com/leagueofmonkeys YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/theleagueofmonkeys HOMEPAGE: http://leagueofmonkeys.com FAQ: http://leagueofmonkeys.com/support/torqueburnout

Screenshots

CSR Classics1 screens
Torque Burnout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSR Classics at 4.7 against Torque Burnout's 4.2. CSR Classics also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 53%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CSR Classics sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Torque Burnout sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSR Classics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSR Classics has 53K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of CSR Classics's written reviews are positive against 53% of Torque Burnout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CSR Classics ships an update every 2 months, Torque Burnout every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CSR Classics versus Torque Burnout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSR ClassicsTorque Burnout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (53K ratings) — better4.2 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better52.8% of reviews
Number of ratings53K — better3.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#69 — better#122
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1008 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaturalMotionHaymaker Games Pty Ltd

Customer experience

CSR Classics

All ratings52,668 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.3%

Torque Burnout

All ratings3,482 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative35.2%

User reviews

CSR Classics

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics
  • 👍 Classic car selection
  • 👍 Car restoration feature
  • 👍 Simple and earnest gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync profile issues
  • 🔋 Long wait times for gas refills
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and premium currency
  • 🐛 Glitches with achievements
  • 🐛 Laggy performance on newer devices

Torque Burnout

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

CSR Classics

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent daily battle results
  • Tier 5 boss car max speed issue
  • Crash on second launch of the app
  • Incorrect achievement tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode with no gas limitations
  • Ability to reset progress while keeping coins and rankings
  • Expansion to console and PC platforms
  • More car customization options
  • Bring back multiplayer and online features

Torque Burnout

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Handbrake not registering
  • Upgrade issues
  • Multiplayer problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options
  • Drag racing mode
  • Free roam mode
  • Controller support
  • More car variety

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CSR Classics

One-time9
  • A FEW CHIPS$2.99
  • Super Nitrous$2.99
  • Head Start2 variants$2.99
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  • 24 Hour Unlimited Gas$2.99
  • Loved Ford Gran Torino Bundle$2.99
  • ALLOWANCE$4.99
  • HIGH ROLLER$4.99
  • EXECUTIVE CASE$9.99
  • VIP VAULT$19.99
12 purchases

Torque Burnout

One-time12
  • Stack of Credits$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Bunch of Tickets$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Mechanic$3.99
  • Stacks of Credits$4.99
  • S1CKO (Car)$5.99
  • KILLAB (Car)$5.99
  • BLNLUX (Car)$5.99
  • UNICORN (Car)$5.99
  • Brad DeBerti Drift Truck (Car)$5.99
  • AGROXA (Car)$5.99
  • Briefcase of Credits$14.99

Questions

Is CSR Classics free?
CSR Classics 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, CSR Classics or Torque Burnout?
CSR Classics is rated higher. CSR Classics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Torque Burnout averages 4.2 from 3.5K ratings.
Do CSR Classics or Torque Burnout have ads?
Torque Burnout shows ads; CSR Classics does not.
Which is updated more often, CSR Classics or Torque Burnout?
CSR Classics ships an update every 2 months, and Torque Burnout every 6 weeks. Most recently, CSR Classics was updated on October 1, 2026 and Torque Burnout on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, CSR Classics or Torque Burnout?
CSR Classics currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Torque Burnout at #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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