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CSR Racing vs Hill Climb Racing 2

CSR Racing 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Hill Climb Racing 2
Hill Climb Racing 2 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

Hill Climb Racing 2 is the better choice for players seeking a more diverse and engaging racing experience, despite its prevalent ad issues, while CSR Racing appeals to those who prefer classic drag racing with high-quality car models.

Full reviews: CSR Racing · Hill Climb Racing 2

Hill Climb Racing 2 offers a broader range of gameplay with adventure and multiplayer modes, but is heavily criticized for frequent ads and crashing issues. CSR Racing provides a classic drag racing experience with good graphics and car selection, though it suffers from a lack of updates, bugs, and a perceived pay-to-win structure.

Head to head

Gameplay & Features edge: Hill Climb Racing 2R2R8R13R21
CSR Racing CSR Racing is praised for its classic drag racing mechanics, high-quality graphics, and wide car selection, appealing to those who enjoy collecting and customizing vehicles R2R8R13. However, many users lament the removal of multiplayer mode, which they believe diminishes the competitive experience R21R52. Some find the gameplay slow-paced and repetitive, requiring extensive grinding for upgrades R13R37.
Hill Climb Racing 2 Hill Climb Racing 2 offers a variety of modes including racing, adventure, and events, providing more diverse gameplay R62. Users appreciate the ability to unlock and upgrade cars, and some highlight unique car features like the Rotater and Hot Rod . The game also supports both offline and online play, with good multiplayer events . However, some users find the maps unappealing and the overall experience can get stale .
Ease of Use & Controls edge: Hill Climb Racing 2R3R8R12R83
CSR Racing Some users find CSR Racing's controls, particularly the NOS and upshift buttons, to be too small, leading to frustration and lost races R3. Gear shifting can also be difficult R12. The game does offer a tutorial for new players R8.
Hill Climb Racing 2 Reviews for Hill Climb Racing 2 do not extensively discuss specific control issues, but the game is generally considered easy to pick up and play, with users enjoying its focusing aspect R83.
Reliability & Performance tieR10R18R24R31
CSR Racing CSR Racing is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashing on older devices R31R45R48R58, audio problems leading to data loss R24, and accounts losing money or cars R10R18. Some users report the game not working at all . There are also complaints about the game lagging even on newer phones .
Hill Climb Racing 2 Hill Climb Racing 2 also suffers from significant reliability issues, with frequent game crashes reported across multiple devices, including newer iPhones . Users report losing progress due to crashes and being unable to claim rewards . Some experience slow network performance and device overheating .
Price & Value (Free vs Paid) tieR13R28R37R40
CSR Racing CSR Racing is criticized for being a 'pay to play' or 'pay to win' game, with expensive upgrades and a high cost for in-game currency R28R37R40. Users feel forced to grind excessively or spend real money to progress R13R28R37. There are also reports of issues with in-app purchases, where money is spent but items are not received or the game crashes .
Hill Climb Racing 2 Hill Climb Racing 2 is widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which often cannot be closed, forcing users to restart the app R62R64R67R70. Many users feel it's a 'pay to win' game, with microtransactions being expensive and giving paying players a significant advantage R64.
Support & Updates tieR4R34R49R54
CSR Racing Users express frustration over the lack of updates for CSR Racing, with some threatening to delete the game if updates aren't provided R4. There are also complaints about account issues, such as progress being lost or accounts being screwed up by the developer, with no apparent resolution R34R49R54.
Hill Climb Racing 2 Hill Climb Racing 2 users report contacting developers multiple times about crashing issues without receiving help or answers . There are also complaints about difficulty transferring accounts between devices . Some users feel that recent changes have altered the game too much .
Pick CSR Racing if

you prefer a classic drag racing game with high-quality car models and graphics, and don't mind a slower pace or the potential for grinding R13.

Pick Hill Climb Racing 2 if

you want a racing game with more varied gameplay, including adventure and multiplayer events, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or consider an ad-free purchase R62.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, particularly regarding bugs, crashes, and monetization strategies. The 'free vs paid' asymmetry is evident in Hill Climb Racing 2, where many negative reviews stem from the intrusive ad experience for non-paying users.

Frequently asked

Does CSR Racing have multiplayer?
No, CSR Racing no longer has a multiplayer mode, which many users regret as it was a major draw for the game R21R52.
Are there too many ads in Hill Climb Racing 2?
Yes, many users report that Hill Climb Racing 2 has too many ads, which are often intrusive, unskippable, and can even cause the game to freeze, forcing a restart R62R64R67R70.
Do these games crash frequently?
Both CSR Racing and Hill Climb Racing 2 are reported to crash frequently by users, with CSR Racing crashing on older devices and Hill Climb Racing 2 crashing on various devices, including newer models, often leading to lost progress R31R45R48R58.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] CSR Racing 5/5 · US Game of my childhood: Glad it's still in app store :)
  2. [R8] CSR Racing 5/5 · US This game is amazing: This game is so fun to play and I also like how it tells you how to play the game
  3. [R13] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Only for car nerds: Pros: 1. The game has high quality graphics for mobile 2. The best part is the wide car selection. Cons: 1. Extremely slow-pace game 2. Forced to learn shift patterns from YouTube to win the World Tour and Internationals High Stakes Challenges 3. Heavy costs for upgrades (Tier 1 and Tier 5 are the most torturous because of a lot of grinding) 4. Incoherent storyline in the In
  4. [R21] CSR Racing 3/5 · US Bring Back Multiplayer Mode!: CSR Racing is a beautifully designed drag racing game that has been loved by fans for its stunning graphics, simple mechanics, and engaging gameplay. It’s perfect for those who want a quick yet exciting racing experience. The ability to upgrade and customize cars has always been a major draw, creating a rewarding progression system. However, the game has felt a bit l
  5. [R3] CSR Racing 3/5 · US Buttons too small: Nothing more frustrating than losing a race only because I missed the tiny NOS or upshift button. Those two buttons should consume one entire side of the screen.
  6. [R12] CSR Racing 3/5 · US Cool: Hard to shift gears but cool
  7. [R83] Hill Climb Racing 2 5/5 · US I recomend: I have been playing this game since i was about 5, it has always been my most faveorate game to play, and i think everyone should play hill climb raceing 2. The quality is good, and it is good for focusing.
  8. [R10] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Money: I was on world tour and somehow lost all my money now I have no sand can’t get any money no matter how many races win. WTH?
  9. [R18] CSR Racing 3/5 · US Lost all cars and wind??: Did anyone else lose all of their cars and wins? My profile is basically back to nothing. (Yes, I am signed in)
  10. [R24] CSR Racing 3/5 · US Great game Bad Audio: I love this game! I played the heck out of it but one day the audio just stopped working. I tried to re start my phone and update the app. I ultimately, uninstalled and re-installed and the sound still didn’t work AND I lost my data and had to startover.
  11. [R31] CSR Racing 1/5 · US It’s not working for me: I’m using an iPad Air from 2013 and these are one of my favorite games but when I try to download and play it it does crashes can you fix the game and work for old iPads
  12. [R28] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Change your prices!!!: Money is hard to earn, things are super expensive, that’s why people stop playing or delete the game, over priced if everything is cheaper to buy including parts, gold, and money more people will play
  13. [R37] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Parents Debit Card Aquired: Way Too Grindy
  14. [R40] CSR Racing 2/5 · US Pay to play people are posers: Game tries to nickel and dime you for anything and everything
  15. [R4] CSR Racing 1/5 · US CSR Racing: It always cheating and like yeah can you put updates in this game or I’m going to delete this game
  16. [R34] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Zynga will eventually screw up your account, in my experience‼️‼️: I put in years.. and they screwed up my game to where I couldn’t play after investing years‼️This is not the first game this has happened to by Zynga‼️It’s actually the second game I have experienced this‼️Again after years or shorter, they screwed up my & others peoples accounts‼️You will here about it in the game as well‼️Especia
  17. [R49] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Ridiculous: You deleted my account and I have to start over forget that horrible.
  18. [R54] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Complaint: Can’t share profile on all devices. Sure I know about CSR 2. I still want to complete the first one without starting over.
  19. [R52] CSR Racing 1/5 · US MULTIPLAYER !!!!!: PLEASEEE BRING MULTIPLAYER BACKK 😒!!!!!
  20. [R62] Hill Climb Racing 2 4/5 · US Really fun,: this game is really fun and they is so many things to do like racing adventure and events. you can unlock cars, upgrade them so there faster, and give them different look. the only problem there is there to many adds. also sometimes the game likes to glaze the bots
  21. [R64] Hill Climb Racing 2 1/5 · US Too many ads: Way too many ads pay to win
  22. [R67] Hill Climb Racing 2 1/5 · US Tired of ads that can’t be closed: The only game I play, when I get short breaks. However it is very frustrating when you can’t close ads and I waste my whole break turning Hillclimb off & on because ads won’t end because the “X” to close doesn’t work. I am not playing as much as a result. Please stop playing ads that don’t close.
  23. [R70] Hill Climb Racing 2 2/5 · US Meh: Game will not allow you to close an ad for a free upgrade
  24. [R45] CSR Racing 3/5 · GB App will not open: I used to have this on my dads phone a couple years ago and it was an amazing game, but I can’t open the app from my iPhone 12, idk if it’s not compatible or something.
  25. [R48] CSR Racing 3/5 · GB Every time I get in: So when I get in the first 5-10 seconds I just get kicked I don’t like this please fix it I am over IOS 14
  26. [R58] CSR Racing 1/5 · US Can’t open the game: You guys did you updated the game and now I can’t open for no reason, update this thing to fix this bug

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