# Torque Burnout vs Touchgrind BMX 2

The clearest difference is rating: Touchgrind BMX 2 at 4.7 against Torque Burnout's 4.2. Touchgrind BMX 2 also leads on ratings volume (198K vs 3.5K) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Torque Burnout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Torque Burnout sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Touchgrind BMX 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Touchgrind BMX 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind BMX 2 has 198K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Torque Burnout's written reviews are positive against 73% of Touchgrind BMX 2's.

Torque Burnout ships an update every 6 weeks, Touchgrind BMX 2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torque Burnout | Touchgrind BMX 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-burnout/id872424895/reviews) | **[4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-bmx-2/id1313179105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **198K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #187 | **#59** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## What reviewers say

### Torque Burnout

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### Touchgrind BMX 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-bmx-2/id1313179105)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Sports, #188 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Perform incredible BMX tricks with intuitive two-finger controls in diverse global environments. Customize your bike, challenge friends in duels, and rank up by completing challenges. Share your best runs with stunning graphics and realistic audio.

**Highlights:** Two-finger controls, Customizable BMX bikes, Global environments, Multiplayer duels, Trick challenges and ranking, Replay video sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BMX Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Crate | $2.99 | one-time |
| East Coast | $2.99 | one-time |
| Frostbite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flippin' Heights | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boardwalk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| BMX Crate Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Megadeal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Crate Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Realistic controls
- 🚲 Awesome BMX tricks
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🔒 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay to unlock maps
- 🔁 Repetitive on free maps
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Difficult challenges
- 🎮 Inconsistent controls

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through floors
- Bike getting stuck
- Tricks not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Free roam mode
- More free maps
- Customizable avatars
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Easier progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torque Burnout free?

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

### Is Touchgrind BMX 2 free?

Touchgrind BMX 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Torque Burnout or Touchgrind BMX 2?

Touchgrind BMX 2 is rated higher. Torque Burnout averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Touchgrind BMX 2 averages 4.7 from 198K ratings.

### Do Torque Burnout or Touchgrind BMX 2 have ads?

Both Torque Burnout and Touchgrind BMX 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Torque Burnout or Touchgrind BMX 2?

Torque Burnout ships an update every 6 weeks, and Touchgrind BMX 2 every 9 days. Most recently, Torque Burnout was updated on October 29, 2026 and Touchgrind BMX 2 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Torque Burnout or Touchgrind BMX 2?

Torque Burnout currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and Touchgrind BMX 2 at #59. 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.*