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Need for Speed No Limits Game vs Asphalt Legends

Need for Speed No Limits Game 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner Asphalt Legends
Asphalt Legends 4.8★ · Free to download 70

Asphalt Legends has a slight edge due to its generally praised graphics and physics, despite facing similar 'pay-to-win' and stability complaints as Need for Speed No Limits Game.

Full reviews: Need for Speed No Limits Game · Asphalt Legends

Both Need for Speed No Limits Game and Asphalt Legends are free-to-play mobile racing games that offer engaging experiences but are heavily criticized for their 'pay-to-win' mechanics and frequent ads. Asphalt Legends generally receives higher praise for its graphics and physics, while Need for Speed struggles with loading times and lack of controller support.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Asphalt LegendsR8R15R16R23
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits is praised for its graphics, customization, and progression, with some users finding it addictive and fun R23R41. However, many users desire an open-world exploration mode instead of just racing and frequently request controller support R8R15R16R24.
Asphalt Legends Asphalt Legends is loved for its speed, realistic physics, and graphics . Users appreciate the variety of cars and the ability to try them out . Some find the game easy in the tutorial stages .
Ease of Use and User Experience tieR3R11R23R30
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits is criticized for its excessively long and intrusive tutorial R11. Many users find the controls hard R30 and are frustrated by constant pop-ups and ads R3R23R41R55.
Asphalt Legends Asphalt Legends is generally considered fun and easy to pick up, especially in early stages . However, some users find the game design problematic, citing issues with touch controls interfering with gameplay and the inability to buy specific car cards .
Reliability and Performance tieR4R10R13R18
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits suffers from significant loading screen issues, with some users reporting minutes-long waits between races R10. The game also has problems with not loading R13, server connection errors R18, lag , and crashing . One update reportedly caused users to lose all their progress R4.
Asphalt Legends Asphalt Legends is plagued by frequent crashes, especially on iPads and during races . Users also report issues with low graphics quality after updates and problems with the app freezing after ads .
Price and Value tieR4R7R9R12
Need for Speed No Limits Game Need for Speed No Limits is widely criticized as a 'pay-to-win' game R4R7R9R12. Users feel compelled to spend money to progress, get better cars, or complete special events R9R12R22. The energy system (tickets and fuel) is seen as very limited, pushing users to pay R12.
Asphalt Legends Asphalt Legends is also heavily criticized for being 'pay-to-win' . Many parts of the game, including cars and progression, are locked behind paywalls or seasonal events, making it difficult to advance without spending money . The game also features a fuel/car usage limit that encourages spending .
Support and Monetization tieR3R23R31R37
Need for Speed No Limits Game Users report issues with special events not granting the full 7 days to complete and being forced to buy more time R37. There are also complaints about random charges R31 and an overwhelming number of ads R3R23R41R55.
Asphalt Legends Asphalt Legends has a significant problem with ads, with users reporting too many and some even experiencing the game freezing after ads, preventing them from returning to gameplay . Issues with account linking and updates are also mentioned .
Pick Need for Speed No Limits Game if

You are a long-time Need for Speed fan who enjoys customization and progression, and you don't mind the 'pay-to-win' aspects or the lack of controller support R23.

Pick Asphalt Legends if

You prioritize realistic graphics, physics, and speed in a mobile racing game, and you are willing to tolerate frequent ads and 'pay-to-win' mechanics .

Evidence note: Both apps are free-to-play, and much of the negativity for both stems from the friction associated with free tiers, such as ads, 'pay-to-win' mechanics, and limitations on gameplay. The lifetime ratings are very similar, suggesting a comparable overall user experience despite the specific complaints.

Frequently asked

Do these games support controllers?
Need for Speed No Limits Game does not currently support controllers, which is a frequent request from users R8R15R16R24. Asphalt Legends, however, does adapt to wireless controllers .
Are these games 'pay-to-win'?
Yes, both Need for Speed No Limits Game and Asphalt Legends are heavily criticized by users for being 'pay-to-win,' requiring players to spend money to progress, acquire better cars, or overcome limitations like energy systems R7R9R12R22.
Do these games have many ads?
Yes, both games are reported to have a significant number of ads. Need for Speed No Limits Game users complain about too many pop-ups and forced ads R3R23R41R55, and Asphalt Legends users frequently mention excessive ads, with some even causing the game to freeze .

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. [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. [R3] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Why adds?: Why am i getting adds ???
  6. [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
  7. [R30] Need for Speed No Limits Game 3/5 · US Control: Hard to control
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [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
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [R31] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US Fraud: Reporting you guys to my cc company for FRAUD !!!you guys charge me randomly !!!!!!
  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. [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.
  19. [R41] Need for Speed No Limits Game 5/5 · US Good game: So addocting and love to play but to many pop ups
  20. [R55] Need for Speed No Limits Game 1/5 · US Too much pop ups: Way too many pop ups. I was just tryna race and got like 100 stuff to x out

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