Asphalt 8: Airborne vs MadOut 2: Grand Auto racing

How do Asphalt 8: Airborne and MadOut 2: Grand Auto racing 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	MadOut 2: Grand Auto racing
Genre	Racing	Racing
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	medium	medium
Ad intensity	high	high
In-app-purchase pressure	high	medium
Typical session	medium	variable
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	228,573	93,516
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 GTA-like open world gameplay Free-to-play with extensive content Multiplayer gang and role-play elements Common complaints Excessive ads (every 45 seconds to 5 minutes) Poor game optimization and frequent lag/bugs High in-game currency costs for cosmetics and vehicles

Asphalt 8: Airborne — Gravity-defying arcade racing with 450+ licensed vehicles and intense multiplayer action across stunning tracks. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure) MadOut 2: Grand Auto racing — A free open-world action game blending GTA-style shooting and racing with multiplayer role-playing elements across Eastern European landscapes. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-09-10. Last updated 2026-09-10.