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Asphalt Legends

60
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Asphalt Legends offers impressive graphics and fun racing gameplay, but recent updates and persistent issues with excessive ads, pay-to-win mechanics, frequent crashes, and a frustrating car acquisition system are driving down user satisfaction.

4.8★ lifetime (1,065,000) Free + in-app purchases since 2018 by Gameloft updated 0.5 mo ago recent negative 22% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Pay-to-Win Ads & Interruptions Crashes & Bugs Graphics & Realism Car Acquisition System Updates
5★594
4★84
3★58
2★50
1★164
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Asphalt Legends is praised for its realistic graphics and engaging racing experience, with many users enjoying the speed and variety of cars. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight issues such as frequent crashes, an abundance of ads, and a 'pay-to-win' structure that hinders progression without in-app purchases.

What users like

  • Excellent graphics and realistic physics contribute to an immersive racing experienceR6R7R12R16
  • Gameplay is fun, engaging, and offers a good sense of speed and driftingR3R8R9R10
  • The game is available on multiple platforms, including mobile and PS5, offering a consistent experienceR4R160
  • New cars and events are regularly added, keeping content freshR10R38R47

What users complain about

  • Excessive ads frequently interrupt gameplay, even for paying users, and sometimes lead to crashes or freezesR6R23R40R42
  • The game is heavily 'pay-to-win,' making progression difficult or impossible without in-app purchasesR5R63R78R131
  • Frequent crashes, freezes, and bugs prevent users from playing, especially on iPads and older iOS devicesR11R32R51R54
  • The car acquisition system relies on card packs and gambling, making it hard to get desired vehiclesR81R135R144R649
  • Multiplayer matchmaking is unfair, often pitting players against significantly higher-ranked opponents, and is prone to glitchesR17R21R356R433
  • Updates are too frequent, large, and sometimes break device compatibility or reset game progressR163R171R179R664
  • Some users report issues with account recovery and customer supportR52R103R157R192
  • The 'touch drive' auto-steering and in-race emoticons interfere with manual controls and gameplayR9R81R129R465

Latest update · v51.1.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Welcome to a brand-new update, featuring 2 seasons: AUDI SEASON and RAW CIRCUIT. New cars! 6 new cars are arriving as we welcome Audi to the Asphalt family! Sonic 35th Anniversary Spotlight Long time no see! The Blue Blur returns in time to celebrate Sonic's 35th Anniversary! Prototype Racing Spotlight Get behind the wheel of an Audi for the very first time in Asphalt Legends! Drive Syndicate: Operation Cerberus The Drive Syndicate returns! Join the Syndicate and race for your latest target: the TVR Cerbera Speed 12.

Recurring themes

Pay-to-Win negative
Many users feel the game is heavily 'pay-to-win,' requiring real money to progress in career mode, unlock cars, or compete effectively in multiplayer. This system is seen as gambling due to card packs for cars.R5R63R78R131
Ads & Interruptions negative
A significant number of reviews complain about an overwhelming amount of ads, often appearing after every race, before gameplay, or even freezing the app, making it unplayable.R6R23R40R42
Crashes & Bugs negative
Frequent crashes, freezing, and other bugs are widely reported, especially when starting races or on specific devices like iPads. This issue contradicts the developer's implicit claim of stability through updates.R11R32R51R54
Graphics & Realism positive
Many users praise the game's high-quality graphics, realistic car models, and physics, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.R6R7R12R16
Car Acquisition System negative
The system of unlocking cars through card packs rather than direct purchase is a common complaint, with users feeling it's akin to gambling and makes it difficult to obtain desired vehicles.R81R135R144R649
Updates mixed
While some appreciate new cars and events in updates, others find updates too frequent, large, and sometimes detrimental, causing crashes, compatibility issues, or changing the UI negatively.R10R38R47R163

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy high-fidelity mobile racing games with a large selection of cars and frequent new content R38R47. It's suitable for those who don't mind a 'pay-to-progress' model or are willing to grind extensively to unlock content R5R131. It is not for players who dislike frequent ads, 'pay-to-win' mechanics, or games prone to crashing R131R54.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are short and generic, while negative reviews provide specific, recurring complaints across different regions. The developer notes mention new content, but do not address the widespread technical issues or monetization concerns raised by users.

Frequently asked

Is Asphalt Legends a pay-to-win game?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that Asphalt Legends is heavily 'pay-to-win,' making it difficult to progress in career mode or acquire desired cars without spending money on in-app purchases R78R131R203R641.
Does Asphalt Legends have a lot of ads?
Yes, numerous users report that the game contains an excessive number of ads that frequently interrupt gameplay, sometimes even freezing the application R42R70R73R98.
Does Asphalt Legends crash frequently?
Yes, many recent reviews describe frequent crashes, freezes, and bugs, particularly when starting races or on certain devices like iPads, making the game unplayable for some R51R54R86R95.
How do you get new cars in Asphalt Legends?
In Asphalt Legends, cars are primarily acquired through a card pack system, where players collect cards for specific vehicles to unlock them, which some users describe as a form of gambling R81R135R144.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R6] 5/5 · US The best game that I played.: That is the best game that I ever played it’s realistic and physics are very good just like in real life, but there’s ads we don’t like ads so I hope the creator of this game, remove ads please, but it’s good and fun
  2. [R7] 5/5 · US Game hay: Đồ họa đẹp mượt nên thử
  3. [R12] 5/5 · US Đồ hoạ đẹp: Game hay vãi ò
  4. [R16] 5/5 · US Lo bueno de este juego: 5 estrellas es un juego de carreras pero esta realist
  5. [R3] 5/5 · US This game is so fun 🤩: 5 STAR
  6. [R8] 5/5 · US Love the game: It’s fun teaching me how to drive and I like the speed
  7. [R9] 5/5 · US Fun, but easy: The game is super fun and right now. I’m just in the beginning stage of tutorials and have not played an online match yet but so far it’s super easy and you don’t actually really have to steer . something that could make it fun though is that you can use a wireless controller and that it will adapt to that and it’s great as a mobile game. The graphics are great many cars to unlock f
  8. [R10] 5/5 · US Love it: There things are always changing but it’s just really fun get it it’s amazing
  9. [R4] 5/5 · US Asphalt legends is one of the best games I even have it on the PS5 like on my PS or my brother’s PS5: I love this game so much, bro. I even have fun on the PS5 and the phone.
  10. [R160] 2/5 · US How can I remove ads so I can play my game: I like the game but the ads ARE ANNOYING!!, I rather play it on my PS5
  11. [R38] 5/5 · US It’s good: I have been playing this for almost a year now and still can’t stop. They are always adding new cars and have different series to play
  12. [R47] 5/5 · US Sonic event: Sonic car
  13. [R23] 1/5 · US Gae Loft worst ever: New ads killed the game Ali express is garbage and has walware
  14. [R40] 5/5 · US Too many adds: Great game too many adds no way to get rid of them i’d pay real money for an add free version
  15. [R42] 1/5 · US Too much ads: There is too much ads
  16. [R5] 4/5 · US Fine: Pay to win and hard grind, but I suppose it’s playable
  17. [R63] 1/5 · US The most unfair game ever: Do not download this game is literally just pay to win and unfair
  18. [R78] 3/5 · US Nothing burger: Half the game is locked behind paywalls and or seasonal events, if you want to actually progress you are practically required to spend money… if the story were to award you with the cars that you actually need for progression I’d not be saying this
  19. [R131] 3/5 · US Micro transactions >:(: Bro….. I am trying to do the career mode without micro transactions and it is literally, impossible without gambling on the card packs or purchasing other items to help I have reached a point in the career mode where it is impossible without spending money. Although the game is good just fix the micro transactions
  20. [R11] 1/5 · US Bad bad bad: Game sucked takes forever to get in low graphics not fun at all
  21. [R32] 5/5 · US iPad Air 3rd generation support: The game keeps crashing on my iPad Air 3rd generation on defaults settings, my iPhone 7 Plus can run this game better it can even survive maximum settings, I checked my storage and reinstalled this game and still crashes.
  22. [R51] 1/5 · US Kicks me out: The app keeps kicking me out every time I start a race
  23. [R54] 1/5 · US Not good: Cant play game. Always crashes
  24. [R81] 1/5 · US The game design gets a one-star rating: 1. Remove the "touch drive" button during a race; it's not needed. You keep accidentally pressing it when you turn, the controls change, and the car doesn't respond. 2. Remove the emoticons from the races; no one needs them and they also interfere with controlling the car. 3. A huge drawback is that players can't buy specific cards with tokens/coins to build
  25. [R135] 3/5 · US Meh: It kinda died with pay to win and a bunch adds in my face AND it has the dumb card system basically making it gambling to get your favorite car
  26. [R144] 3/5 · US Awesome: This game is great, the graphics are amazing some of the back round songs are real, and it’s easy to get good at. No lag and just such a good game, I play it a lot. The only thing I don’t really like is that instead of buying cars with whatever currency, you have to open up packs to get cards for certain vehicles. And when you get enough cards for the vehicle, you unlock the car. Other
  27. [R649] 3/5 · CA i mean the “reboot” of asphalt 9 was cool: it was cool on paper i guess, like multiplayer and better graphics and more maps, but it’s almost the same game, the system of getting cars is still terrible, ads almost after every race, and the game randomly disconnects and says “internet connection lost” (my internet didn’t go out.)
  28. [R17] 1/5 · US YOU ARE BEYOND BAD WORDS, I’d like to kill you: I KNOW YOUR HISTORY, YOU ARE A CRIMINAL! NO WONDER WHY MATCHMAKING IN CLASSIC MULTI0LAYER IS NOT EVEN USED YOU IDIOT
  29. [R21] 1/5 · US The worst: Fixe it my cars faster than there’s multiplayer you telling me that one touch I die and the I get put back I last place I have to pay just get gas ,and cars all the updates are fine but get a better I mean better upgrade and updates gameloft no
  30. [R356] 3/5 · GB Good but pay to win: The game is amazing and fun however it's quickly becomes pay to win and online feels like you just play to lose no matter what rank your car it always puts you into a lobby with higher ranked cars
  31. [R433] 3/5 · GB Glitchy: Great game but multiplayer is glitchy Cars cars then teleport in front of you Other racers are seemingly indestructible but the lightest touch wipes me out - straight to the back of the pack. It does ruin the experience some what as it feels like your not on a level playing field
  32. [R163] 1/5 · US Stop with the updates every couple of days: Every time my son wants to play this game it needs another update that’s annoying
  33. [R171] 1/5 · US Nope: Takes up to much space on my tecnolagy
  34. [R179] 2/5 · US This game is so good but there is three problems 1 it with WiFi 2 it has large space.: 3 about the offers.
  35. [R664] 3/5 · CA Good: It is a great game but it only worked for three days until the update that didn’t support my device came out and it didn’t work WHY DID IT HAVE TO UPDATE!!!!! IT DID THE SAME WITH ASPHALT XTREME
  36. [R52] 1/5 · US Why can’t I switch back to the original account on my old device: So my phone broke a week ago and I’m trying to log back in with my original account I started with a long time ago. And there’s no simple switch to a different account without being blocked by a stupid thing called underaged.
  37. [R103] 1/5 · US Why can't I link? I've reinstalled it on iOS several times, but I can't log in with my Game Center or agree to the terms. The link option is still blacked out. Is it really this hard to transfer from my tablet to my phone? · translated
  38. [R157] 2/5 · US Game is good. Customer service is terrible: Game is fun to play. Submitted an issue about account recovery support on April 3. No response or resolution almost a week later.
  39. [R192] 1/5 · US Awful support: Game is ok, but support is terrible. Don’t waste your money on in-game purchases as support is not willing to fix anything and even will blame on you for their issues. Ended up working with credit card to dispute transaction and have a refund
  40. [R129] 1/5 · US Kinda booty: This game don’t even let you drive the car it’s lowkey dumb no point of the game your just automatically winning.
  41. [R465] 3/5 · CA Racing needs to be more realistic: Make game where acceleration and all controls are up to the player not a auto control mode. Defeats the purpose of a race game!
  42. [R203] 3/5 · GB Very fun but pay to win: Fun but pay to win but you can’t just play and get a good car which is annoying
  43. [R641] 3/5 · CA Typical nonsense: This is certainly a fun and addictive game but it has the typical nonsense of a free game app that is relying on pay-to-play too heavily. It’s impossible to progress quickly in the game unless you pay, which makes gameplay repetitive and eventually boring over long periods of play. The worst part though, and this goes for many apps of this ilk, is that they punish you above and b
  44. [R70] 2/5 · US It’s ok.: The game is great, the features and mechanics are perfect. But I downloaded this last night after having it on my iPad, I played a bit and now today trying to go in to play a few races, it gave me 3 ads before I could even touch anything. That’s not okay in any sense. I didn’t think this was a game filled with ads, because on my iPad, I never got ads and I didn’t get ads the four hours I
  45. [R73] 1/5 · US Crashes IPhone Hard: Second App Store game doing similar. Play a race or two then have to “watch a video”. Ok. At end of the video/ad there is one option, and that is to go to App Store to download. I already have what’s app so nothing to do but… there is no path back to game. No little x to close a window, nothing. When video is done, app frozen, can only restart phone to “have a phone”. Really
  46. [R98] 2/5 · US Asphalt legends.: This game has way too many adds to even be considered a game
  47. [R86] 1/5 · US iOS QUITTING: App quits every time I try to start a race playing on my iPad. This problem started recently and although they claim to be fixing it, has persisted for weeks. No longer playable.
  48. [R95] 1/5 · US mobile is bad: it constantly crashes ln my ipad when i start a race

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store