# Torque Burnout vs Drift Max

The clearest difference is rating: Drift Max at 4.5 against Torque Burnout's 4.2. Drift Max also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%). Torque Burnout's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Torque Burnout sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drift Max sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drift Max holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Torque Burnout's written reviews are positive against 71% of Drift Max's.

Torque Burnout ships an update every 6 weeks, Drift Max every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torque Burnout | Drift Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torque-burnout/id872424895/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-max-car-racing/id956078948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haymaker Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784473108) | [TIRAMISU STUDIOS YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261265843) |

## What reviewers say

### Torque Burnout

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### Drift Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-max-car-racing/id956078948)

Experience realistic 3D graphics and high-performance cars in this free drift racing game. Master 12 unique tracks, customize your vehicles with paint and decals, and compete globally on leaderboards. Utilize touch or tilt steering with a handbrake for precise control.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, 20 high-performance drift cars, Car customization and modification, 12 unique racing tracks, Touch or tilt steering with handbrake, Edge drift scoring system, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100K Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250K Coins + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750.000 Coins + Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2.000.000 Coins + Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Good graphics and physics
- 🚀 Easy to play and drift
- 👍 Variety of cars
- 👍 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Steering/controls issues
- 🐛 Progress/data loss
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 👎 Unrealistic physics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Steering/controls not responsive
- Progress/data loss after updates
- Ads interrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- More cars and tracks
- Advanced customization (engine, body kits, etc.)
- Multiplayer mode
- Leaderboards and social features
- Manual transmission option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torque Burnout free?

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

### Is Drift Max free?

Drift Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Torque Burnout or Drift Max?

Drift Max is rated higher. Torque Burnout averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Drift Max averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Torque Burnout or Drift Max have ads?

Both Torque Burnout and Drift Max show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Torque Burnout or Drift Max?

Torque Burnout ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drift Max every 3 months. Most recently, Torque Burnout was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drift Max on November 1, 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.*