Asphalt 8: Airborne vs Highway Racer Pro

How do Asphalt 8: Airborne and Highway Racer Pro compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Asphalt 8: Airborne	Highway Racer Pro
Genre	Racing	Racing
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	medium	medium
Ad intensity	high	low
In-app-purchase pressure	high	high
Typical session	medium	medium
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings count	228,157	73,316
Reviews say	What players like Stunning graphics and realistic visuals Large roster of 450+ licensed cars and bikes Fast-paced arcade gameplay with gravity-defying mechanics Common complaints Excessive ads that sometimes don't reward players after watching Game has become increasingly pay-to-win over time Performance issues including long load times and buffering	What players like Excellent graphics and smooth visuals praised by multiple reviewers Fun drifting and traffic weaving mechanics Controller support (Xbox controller on phone) Common complaints Recent update deleted purchased vehicles and game settings without compensation Significant progression grind after mechanic changes (10+ hours to unlock next tier car) Game crashes on startup for some users (particularly iPhone 12 Pro Max)

Asphalt 8: Airborne — Gravity-defying arcade racing with 450+ licensed vehicles and intense multiplayer action across stunning tracks. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure) Highway Racer Pro — A high-speed highway traffic racing game with realistic physics, customizable cars, and online multiplayer on real-world inspired roads. (rated medium difficulty, low ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-14. Last updated 2026-08-14.