How to Download CSR Racing 2 (Android & iOS) and Get a Fast Start (2026)

CSR Racing 2 is free to download on both Android and iPhone, and getting started takes only a few minutes. Here is how to download CSR2 the official way, what you need to run it, and how to get a fast start once it is installed.

How to download CSR Racing 2

On Android: open the Google Play Store, search for CSR Racing 2, and tap Install. The game is free, so there is nothing to pay to download it.

On iPhone or iPad: open the App Store, search for CSR Racing 2, and tap Get. The download itself is free here too.

Always install from the official Google Play Store or App Store. Grabbing the game from random third-party sites is how people end up with broken versions or unwanted software, so stick to the official stores.

What you need to play

• Storage: CSR2 has highly detailed car models, so keep a couple of gigabytes of free space after updates.
• Internet: the game is online, so you need a connection to play, race other people and save your progress.
• An account: link your progress to an account so you never lose your garage if you change phones.

Is CSR2 free?

Yes. CSR Racing 2 is free to download and free to play, with optional in-app purchases for currency and cars. You can enjoy a huge amount of the game without spending, although the late game slows down, which we cover below.

Getting a fast start after you download

Once you are in, a few habits make the early tiers fly by:

• Nail your launches and shifts. Our perfect shift and perfect start guide is free time on every single race.
• Tune your cars. Even a basic tune beats an untuned rival with the same parts.
• Follow a plan. Our tips to progress faster from Tier 1 to Tier 5 keep you moving instead of stalling.

Moving your progress to a new phone

One of the most common worries is losing a garage when switching devices. The fix is to link your progress before you switch. Connect your CSR2 account to a platform login or the in-game account option in the settings, then sign in with that same account on the new phone after you download the game. Your cars, currency and tier progress travel with the account, not the handset. If you switch between Android and iPhone, check the in-game options for cross-device sign-in, since linking through a shared account is what carries everything over.

If the download is not working

If CSR2 will not download or install, the usual culprits are simple. Free up storage if your device is nearly full, since the game needs room to unpack. Switch to a stable Wi-Fi connection for the large first download. Restart the device if the store hangs, and make sure your operating system is up to date, as older versions can block newer game updates. Almost every failed install traces back to one of those four.

The late-game grind (and the shortcut)

The early tiers are generous, but a fully competitive Tier 5 build can cost tens of millions in cash, and the rarest parts hide behind crates. That wall is exactly why a modding scene grew up around the game. If you would rather skip the grind, you can have a maxed car or a cash, gold and keys top-up delivered to your account, so you spend your time racing instead of farming. New to all this? Start with our complete CSR2 mods guide.

Bottom line

Download CSR Racing 2 free from Google Play or the App Store, keep a couple of gigabytes free, and play online. Master your launches and tuning early, and when the grind slows down, a safe delivery can get you straight back to the fun part.