# CSR Classics vs Torque Burnout

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSR Classics | Torque Burnout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csr-classics/id598603610/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-burnout/id872424895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | #129 |
| Size | 1008 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NaturalMotion](https://appshunter.io/developer/330281898) | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) |

## What reviewers say

### CSR Classics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csr-classics/id598603610)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A FEW CHIPS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Nitrous | $2.99 | one-time |
| Head Start | $2.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Gas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Loved Ford Gran Torino Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| ALLOWANCE | $4.99 | one-time |
| HIGH ROLLER | $4.99 | one-time |
| EXECUTIVE CASE | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP VAULT | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Brad DeBerti Drift Truck (Car) | $5.99 | one-time |
| AGROXA (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 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 #67 in the App Store charts, and Torque Burnout at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*