# CSR 2 vs AirConsole

The clearest difference is ads: AirConsole at none against CSR 2's shown. AirConsole also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 45%). CSR 2's advantage is ratings volume (907K vs 5.1K) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSR 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AirConsole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CSR 2 against 4.7 for AirConsole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSR 2 has 907K ratings behind it against 5.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of CSR 2's written reviews are positive against 55% of AirConsole's.

CSR 2 ships an update monthly, AirConsole every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSR 2 | AirConsole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (907K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csr-2-realistic-drag-racing/id887947640/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **907K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [N-Dream AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017688553) |

## What reviewers say

### CSR 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csr-2-realistic-drag-racing/id887947640)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Racing, #9 Top Free · Racing, #9 Top Grossing · Sports, #22 Top Free · Sports, #189 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Experience hyper-realistic drag racing with stunning 3D graphics. Collect, customize, and upgrade a vast collection of officially licensed supercars. Compete against players worldwide in real-time multiplayer events and a single-player campaign.

**Highlights:** Hyper-realistic drag racing visuals, Collect over 200 licensed supercars, Customize cars with paint, rims, and trims, Restore legendary classic cars, Real-time multiplayer races, Single-player crew battles, Tune car performance

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fast Track | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Nitrous | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set of Silver Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| T5 Crate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Silver Keys | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set of Gold Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Bronze Keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Expert services with a track record of successfully recovering cryptocurrency and other lost data
- 👍 Stunning graphics
- 👍 Realistic cars
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Unbalanced matchmaking in live races

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection issues
- Progress loss and sync problems
- Graphical glitches
- Unresponsive or stuck controls
- Rewards not being properly granted

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase specific cars and parts directly
- More customization options for cars
- Improved matchmaking in live races
- Ability to trade or sell unwanted cars and parts
- Faster progression for free-to-play players


### AirConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole/id1017688554)

Transform your computer or tablet into a game console and use your smartphones as controllers. Enjoy a wide variety of single and multiplayer games with friends. Get started quickly for instant fun.

**Highlights:** Use smartphones as gamepads, Computer/tablet as game console, Single player games, Multiplayer games, Starter Pack with free games, Unlock over 170 games with subscription

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $2.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $4.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AirConsole Hero | $11.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $17.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero | $23.99 | per year |
| AirConsole Hero for lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great enjoy playing with friends
- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 👍 Incredible free console to play with family and friends
- 👍 Keeps you busy for hours
- 👍 Fun and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not very free, most games require subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and crashes often
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 💰 Wants money, too many paid features
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Subscription issues, can't cancel or use properly

**Requested features**

- Add more free games
- Add landscape mode support
- Add more sports and multiplayer games
- Add one-player game modes
- Improve performance and reduce lag


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSR 2 free?

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

### Is AirConsole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CSR 2 or AirConsole?

CSR 2 is rated higher. CSR 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 907K ratings, while AirConsole averages 4.7 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do CSR 2 or AirConsole have ads?

CSR 2 shows ads; AirConsole does not.

### Which is updated more often, CSR 2 or AirConsole?

CSR 2 ships an update monthly, and AirConsole every 2 months. Most recently, CSR 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and AirConsole 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.*