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Head-to-head

Need for Speed No Limits Game vs CarX Street

Need for Speed No Limits Game 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Need for Speed No Limits Game
CarX Street 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

Need for Speed No Limits Game is the better choice for casual mobile racing due to its generally smoother performance and accessibility, despite its 'pay-to-win' elements, while CarX Street offers a more realistic and detailed experience but is plagued by significant performance issues and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Need for Speed No Limits Game · CarX Street

Need for Speed No Limits Game offers a fun, easy-to-learn racing experience with good graphics and customization, though it's criticized for being 'pay-to-win' and having long loading screens. CarX Street boasts impressive graphics and realistic physics in an open world, but struggles with severe lag, frequent crashes, and high costs for in-game progression.

Head to head

Features edge: CarX StreetR8R15R16R23
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits Game is praised for its fun gameplay, good graphics, and car customization R23. However, many users desire an open-world exploration mode instead of just racing and frequently request controller support R8R15R16R24.
CarX Street CarX Street is lauded for its open-world freedom, impressive graphics, and detailed car models with good customization and tuning options R71. Users appreciate the realistic driving physics . However, some find the realism, such as managing gas and tire pressure, to be too much for a mobile game . There are also requests for more car modification options and crash physics R101.
Ease of Use edge: Need for Speed No Limits GameR11R12R30R36
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits Game is described as easy to learn and pick up R12. However, many users complain about an excessively long and intrusive tutorial that constantly interrupts gameplay R11R36. Some also find the controls hard R30.
CarX Street CarX Street can be challenging to get used to but becomes enjoyable once mastered . However, users report issues with confusing or difficult handling and configuration . Some also dislike the removal of certain accelerator and brake modes in updates .
Reliability edge: Need for Speed No Limits GameR4R10R13R18
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits Game suffers from significant reliability issues, including long loading screens after updates R10, the game not loading at all R13, frequent server connection errors R18, and crashes . Some users also reported losing all progress after an update R4.
CarX Street CarX Street is severely affected by bugs and performance issues. Users frequently report the game stuttering, freezing, and lagging, especially after updates . Many experience the app crashing or kicking them out, sometimes even at startup . There are also complaints about the game taking up too much storage and not downloading resources despite having enough space .
Price/Value tieR3R7R9R12
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits Game is heavily criticized for being 'pay-to-win' R7R9R12R22. Users feel forced to spend money to get good cars, upgrade them, or advance in special events due to limited in-game energy (tickets/fuel) and unfair event mechanics R12R37. There are also complaints about excessive ads R3R23 and even fraudulent charges .
CarX Street CarX Street is considered extremely expensive to play, with users needing to pay for gas, tires, and performance parts, as well as tuning . It is frequently labeled as 'pay-to-win' and users find it hard to earn money, with low payouts for races while parts and cars are expensive . Many feel that without paying, there is no point in playing .
Support edge: Need for Speed No Limits GameR4R7R18R37
Need for Speed No Limits Game Users express disappointment with developers for issues like lost progress after updates R4 and bugs in special missions R7R37. There are direct calls for developers to fix specific problems R18R37.
CarX Street CarX Street users report issues with support, stating that the provided email address for support is not found, making it impossible to reach them . There are also complaints about not being able to change email addresses after signing up .
Pick Need for Speed No Limits Game if

You want a mobile racing game that is generally smooth, easy to pick up, and offers good graphics and customization, even if it has 'pay-to-win' aspects and a long tutorial R12.

Pick CarX Street if

You prioritize realistic graphics, detailed car physics, and an open-world driving experience, and are willing to tolerate significant performance issues and aggressive monetization R71.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both receive significant criticism for 'pay-to-win' mechanics and aggressive monetization. The negative reviews for both apps are heavily skewed towards these monetization issues and performance problems.

Frequently asked

Does Need for Speed No Limits Game have controller support?
No, Need for Speed No Limits Game does not currently have controller support, despite many users requesting it R8R15R16R24.
Is CarX Street an open-world game?
Yes, CarX Street features an open-world environment with an expanded map, highways, and roads that users enjoy for cruising R71R101.
Do Need for Speed No Limits Game and CarX Street have 'pay-to-win' elements?
Yes, both Need for Speed No Limits Game and CarX Street are heavily criticized by users for being 'pay-to-win,' requiring significant spending to progress, acquire good cars, or complete events R7R9R22R40.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R8] Need for Speed No Limits Game 5/5 · US need for speed no limits needs controller support: this is such a cool game and would be wayyyy better with controller support
  2. [R15] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Controller: It should be a controller game with backbone
  3. [R16] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US No controller support: No controller support
  4. [R23] Need for Speed No Limits Game 4/5 · US 1 vs 1 private , car trades and gas limit: I’ve been a huge Need for Speed fan since the PlayStation days, and Need for Speed: No Limits is honestly my favorite mobile racing game. I’ve spent countless hours playing it because the graphics, customization, and progression are fantastic. That’s why I’m writing this, I truly want to see the game reach its full potential. The biggest issue for me is t
  5. [R11] Need for Speed No Limits Game 4/5 · US Tutorial is too long: This game is very fun, but the tutorial is way too long
  6. [R12] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Good… But pay to win: The game is fun and has a wide selection of cars to choose from. It’s easy to learn, easy to pick up, and great if you just want to relax and enjoy a racing game. The problem is the insane number of paywalls they throw at you. The ticket and fuel system (basically the game’s energy system) is extremely limited. You’d think leveling up would increase your fuel capacity or gi
  7. [R30] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Control: Hard to control
  8. [R36] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Make tutorial skippable: Just let me skip its so annoying
  9. [R4] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US One Update Lost Everything: I was really into this game and then they had an update and I lost everything. Sucked. Can’t get it back. Pay to play type of game. Disappointed in devs.
  10. [R10] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US Terrible update need for speed the loading screens up: Ever since new update, in between races takes 10X as long as it did, nobody wants to sit an look at a loading screen for minutes on end, I cant even race anymore its too frustrating. Used to be fun and quick now you have to sit for minutes on end looking at a loading screen, Its called need for speed but the speed of loading screen is like a
  11. [R13] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US Won’t load: The game won’t even load on my iPhone 13 the white little box just sed connecting to server and I waited for two hours and it still didn’t load one star
  12. [R18] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Server connection error: Always show reconnecting to server after 3 or 4 races and never be able to play again.I’ve been switching data and WiFi again and again but it doesn’t work.Please fix this.
  13. [R3] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Why adds?: Why am i getting adds ???
  14. [R7] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US Need is pay to win: There too much bug in the game that needs to be fixed and also with mission such as special is bug which make player who not money spend can’t get the car.
  15. [R9] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Pay to win: I luv this game but I wish it wasn’t pay to win and also on the events as you progress I feel like you have to keep spent just to get one car or basically get a better car
  16. [R37] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US Annoyed: When doing the special events, they aren’t giving the 7 days to complete. If you leave the event, it’s saying you have to buy more time to complete it. Fix it plz. I can’t earn any of the cars in the events because it keeps kicking me out.
  17. [R24] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Please allow backbone controller support: Please allow backbone controller support
  18. [R71] CarX Street 4/5 · US CarX Mobile Newest Update: I absolutely love this update! The expanded map is amazing, the new highways and roads make cruising so much more enjoyable, and the graphics somehow look even sharper and clearer than before. The game already looked great, but this update definitely improved the overall visual quality. As someone who enjoys cruising more than racing, I’d love to see features like worki
  19. [R101] CarX Street 5/5 · US Best Racing Game - But …: Love this game for the open world freedom and the racing mechanics ! But there is limited customization for the exterior of the car ( Bumbers , side skirts , hoods etc ) also you need gold to buy most things ? And it is to easy to upgrade your car out of the range of most clubs making your car in eligible to race anymore ? Also if you guys actually read this you have a gr
  20. [R22] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US PAY TO WIN TRASH: If you don't pay- you don't win. You'll get nickeled and dined to death to get any good cars- costs even more to make them cars that can win races. Was fun for a few days until I finished all the free stuff. This game is made to steal money.
  21. [R40] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US The most limited: They make it impossible to advance without paying a bunch of money

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