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CSR 2 vs CSR Racing

CSR 2 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner CSR 2
CSR Racing 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

CSR 2 offers superior graphics and a more modern racing experience, but both games suffer from significant 'pay-to-win' mechanics and persistent technical issues.

Full reviews: CSR 2 · CSR Racing

CSR 2, the newer iteration, boasts impressive graphics and a vast car selection, but is plagued by frequent bugs and aggressive in-app purchases. The original CSR Racing is remembered fondly for its classic gameplay, though it also faces issues with monetization, outdated features, and technical problems on newer devices.

Head to head

Graphics and Immersion edge: CSR 2R5R44R58R73
CSR 2 Users consistently praise CSR 2's 'beautiful graphics' and 'realistic' quarter-mile races, making the game immersive R5R44R58.
CSR Racing CSR Racing is noted for having 'high quality graphics for mobile' for its time R73, and some users appreciate its 'beautifully designed' visuals R81. However, some find its graphics 'so bad' and 'like some early 2000s game' compared to modern titles .
Gameplay and Features edge: CSR 2R2R4R18R26
CSR 2 CSR 2 offers a 'fun storyline' and 'good mechanics' R4, with an 'amazing selection of cars' R2 and extensive customization R26. However, some find the racing 'pointless and mundane' due to launch not influencing outcomes , and many complain about repetitive car crate rewards R2R18.
CSR Racing CSR Racing is appreciated for its 'simple mechanics' and 'engaging gameplay' R81, with users enjoying car collecting and racing . However, the game is criticized for being 'extremely slow-pace' R73, lacking automatic shifting , and having 'tiny' shift and NOS buttons . Many lament the removal of multiplayer mode R81R96R112.
Monetization and Value tieR1R6R15R18
CSR 2 CSR 2 is widely criticized as 'pay to play' and 'money hungry' R1R6R15R25. Users report being forced to spend 'a lot of money' to progress or participate in events R1R15R18R25, with some events requiring specific cars only obtainable through paid keys .
CSR Racing CSR Racing also faces strong criticism for being 'pay to win' and 'over priced' . Users report needing money to collect boss cars and being 'nickel and dimed for anything and everything' . Some even report losing money or being overcharged for in-app purchases .
Reliability and Bugs tieR1R4R9R10
CSR 2 CSR 2 is plagued by frequent and severe bugs, including constant crashing R1, freezing R10R16, blacked-out screens R10, and non-functional buttons or inability to start races R4R9R16. Updates often introduce new functionality issues .
CSR Racing CSR Racing also has reliability issues, with users reporting the game not working on newer devices , crashing , and various bugs . Some users experience lost game data or accounts .
Support and Account Management tieR3R17R31R50
CSR 2 CSR 2 users report issues with support, such as being unable to access support options due to parental controls R3 or losing cars won from crates R31. Some express frustration over not being able to sell rare cars R17R50 or having issues with in-game currency not adding up .
CSR Racing CSR Racing users complain about account issues, including losing all cars and money , accounts being deleted , or progress not backing up after reinstallation . Some report being unable to get refunds for money spent on a crashing game and issues with daily battles not working .
Pick CSR 2 if

Pick CSR 2 if you prioritize modern graphics and a wider selection of cars, and are willing to tolerate frequent bugs and aggressive monetization for the chance to experience a more current drag racing game R4R5R26R44.

Pick CSR Racing if

Pick CSR Racing if you are looking for a nostalgic experience with classic drag racing mechanics and don't mind the absence of multiplayer or potentially outdated graphics on newer devices R81.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, especially recent ones, highlighting pervasive issues with bugs and aggressive monetization. The lifetime ratings are high, but current user sentiment reflects frustration with these ongoing problems. The free-to-play model for both games contributes to much of the negativity, as users feel pressured to spend money to progress.

Frequently asked

Is CSR 2 a 'pay-to-win' game?
Yes, many users describe CSR 2 as a 'pay to play' or 'pay to win' game, stating that progression and participation in many events require spending 'a lot of money' R1R6R15R25.
Does CSR Racing have multiplayer?
No, CSR Racing no longer has a multiplayer mode, which is a common complaint among users who wish for its return R81R96R112.
Are there many bugs in CSR 2?
Yes, CSR 2 is frequently reported to have numerous bugs and glitches, including crashing, freezing, blacked-out screens, and non-functional buttons, often making the game unplayable for users R1R4R10R16.
Can I sell cars in CSR 2?
Users in CSR 2 report issues with selling cars, particularly 'rare' ones, with some wishing for the option to sell 'all' unwanted cars R17R50.

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. [R5] CSR 2 5/5 · US Un 1/4 de milla muy realista: Brutal. 🔥
  2. [R44] CSR 2 4/5 · US Beautiful Graphics, but Please Improve the iPad Display: I first played this game around the time it was released, but I stopped after a short while. Then, around September 2025, I reinstalled it and started playing again. The graphics are absolutely beautiful, and they make the game so immersive that I sometimes lose track of time while playing. If I had to point out one thing that could be imp
  3. [R58] CSR 2 1/5 · US Game frozen: Great game to play. Best graphics of any game that I have played. But it keeps glitching, 2nd time in a month. This is ridiculous. Wait for Showdown to be done? Going to delete the app.
  4. [R73] 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
  5. [R2] CSR 2 4/5 · US CSR Racing 2: I have played this game for years now and the game is awesome. My biggest problem with the game is the car prize crates. Over the years I have acquired a lot of cars but no we’re near all the cars in the game. Anytime I open the crates I get the same cars over and over. CSR Racing 2 has an amazing selection of cars but I can’t seem to get some of my favorite cars in the game even aft
  6. [R4] CSR 2 2/5 · US Potentially a great game, but broken: I downloaded the game last night, and it has beautiful graphics, a fun storyline, and good mechanics. It does look like it will turn more into a “pay to win” kind of game - but I’ll never find out, as the game won’t function properly. I can press some buttons on the map, but most just highlight and don’t do anything more than that. A racing game where I can’t
  7. [R18] CSR 2 3/5 · US The worst rewards and update ever!: I truly lost interest playing this game except for collecting the daily rewards (which they became useless lately). For the past year or so I have not gotten any good cars , I always get the ones I already have …I completely stopped playing the silver keys events, because you get the worst cars ever. In addition, any event you can only play the first three raci
  8. [R26] CSR 2 5/5 · US Fun: Very fun for car people that like to put on add on there card
  9. [R1] CSR 2 1/5 · US Waste of time and money: This game at one time was fun and fair but the developers have to be greedy and most of the new events will cost you extra to play. They have numerous issues with the game crashing for months and have done nothing to correct it. They just keep adding more pay to play events. After 10 years of playing I am tired of being treated like dirt and will be leaving the game.
  10. [R6] CSR 2 3/5 · US Fixed: This game is so rigged it’s sickening. Forget about doing any showdowns, when you get to a certain point you can’t win. It’s about them taking your money. You need real money to play this game, it’s a joke
  11. [R15] CSR 2 3/5 · US Real Review: Do not fall for it. Reviews like “game is fun” or “I love this game 10/10”!. No these are fake or bought reviews or reviews done by 12 year olds who do not value money. The game is designed to drain your wallet. Here is how. The more you play the more it induces dopamine in your brain. This creates an addiction or a hook. Once the hook is created the free features become unavailable a
  12. [R9] CSR 2 3/5 · US Game is not working!!!!: I have uninstalled 5 times reinstalled 5 times still not working
  13. [R10] CSR 2 2/5 · US Game messing up: My game keeps freezing and the screens blacked out when you go into the showdown. I can’t click on any race
  14. [R3] CSR 2 3/5 · US In app purchases: As soon as log on to the game it try’s to make me pay but I can’t because of parental controls. I can’t go to support options because I can’t click on anything.I can’t disable parental controls it in settings either.I had doge viper,Nissan GTR,Bugatti centocai and I was saving for weeks to by a doge challenger and finally had enough to buy it but then the problem came.Can you ple
  15. [R17] CSR 2 5/5 · US HELP IMMEDIATELY!: I chose the wrong car by accident for the return rev it up challenge 💔 I have 2 bentleys and it wont let me sell 1 cause its rare, so I accidentally chose the non modded one, i’m on chapter 7/7 and tomorrow is the last day! please let me use my good bentley gt PLEASE, I’ve spent money with yall, dont lose a loyal gamer :(
  16. [R31] CSR 2 1/5 · US Win a car out creates and they take it from me: So I put a little money into the game for Create keys and won the LB Nissan GTR R35 Premium. Log off for a little to come back to my GTR R35 missing.
  17. [R50] CSR 2 4/5 · US With all due respect: Good day,it would be a great pleasure if players had the option to sell “all” unwanted cars,including the rare ones.Also,the option to do pink slips again. Thank you
  18. [R25] CSR 2 1/5 · US Pay to play: Would give 0 stars if I could. It’s a great game but it’s definitely pay to play. If you don’t pay a mass amount of money than there is no way of beating a bunch of the series that are put out randomly. Also there is not enough time to beat the series either. With little time and having to spend tons of money to achieve or win things makes this game not the best. It’s a waste of time
  19. [R81] 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
  20. [R96] CSR Racing 3/5 · US Bring back the joy of multiplayer!: There is no joy playing this game of line. Bring back the heart racing on line!
  21. [R112] CSR Racing 1/5 · US MULTIPLAYER !!!!!: PLEASEEE BRING MULTIPLAYER BACKK 😒!!!!!
  22. [R16] CSR 2 1/5 · US Froze: I can not race the game literally freezes when I go to the map to choose a race fix this cause I have spent money on this game and would hate for it to go to waste

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