Item: Gymkhana Watch: Drifting game
Rating: 68
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

68/100

Gymkhana Watch: Drifting Game is a fascinating experiment in ultra-mobile gaming. It’s one of the few titles that actually makes good use of the Apple Watch’s Digital Crown, turning it into a surprisingly precise steering wheel. The urban circuits are tight and require a lot of 'trial and error' to master, which fits the 'Gymkhana' name perfectly. It’s a game of skill and patience, where passing near cones and maintaining long drifts is the only way to climb the leaderboards.

However, be prepared for a challenge—the drifting mechanics can feel quite 'floaty' and the time limits are notoriously tight, often coming down to less than a second. While it supports iPhone and iPad with standard touch controls, the real charm is playing a quick session on your wrist. It’s not a deep experience, but as a technical showcase for what's possible on a wearable, it's a fun and 'triggering' little racer.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri May 09 2025

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1512191894

$1.99 4+★4.4 48 reviews

Author : Tocapp Games S.L.

Pubish Date : Fri Jun 19 2020

Last Update Date : Thu Apr 04 2024

Support Languages : English and Spanish

Genres :

Version 1.1.5Thu Apr 04 2024

- Fixed error after updating to iOS 17.4
- Updated dependencies
Game of driving skills. You must overcome different urban circuits making drifts. A Gymkhana or Motorkhana racing.
To play on the iPhone, touch the left side to drift to the left. Touch the right side, to drift to the right.
To play with the Apple Watch, move the "Digital Crown" wheel.
Accumulate points to unlock new vehicles. Points are earned by passing near the cones, overcoming levels and burning wheels. To burn wheels, make a long drift!
It's not an easy game, maybe you will need several attempts to overcome the circuits. But it's the racing spirit!
Do you want to compete against your friends? You can send your fastest time from iPhone and Apple Watch to the Game Center leaderboards.
To send the Apple Watch score to the leaderboard:
1- The iPhone and the Apple Watch must be linked
2- Apple Watch must be within the range of the iPhone.
3- Play with the Apple Watch and before sending the score, open the game application on the iPhone. When you press share from Apple Watch, a screen will appear on your iPhone with the score ready to send to the leaderboard.
Now you can know if you are the fastest player on Apple Watch!
Requires iOS 12.0 and watchOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Show your driving skills. Make long drifts and burn wheels. Beat the gymkhana circuits! Available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
Game of driving skills. You must overcome different urban circuits making drifts. A Gymkhana or Motorkhana racing.
To play on the iPhone, touch the left side to drift to the left. Touch the right side, to drift to the right.
To play with the Apple Watch, move the "Digital Crown" wheel.
Accumulate points to unlock new vehicles. Points are earned by passing near the cones, overcoming levels and burning wheels. To burn wheels, make a long drift!
It's not an easy game, maybe you will need several attempts to overcome the circuits. But it's the racing spirit!
Do you want to compete against your friends? You can send your fastest time from iPhone and Apple Watch to the Game Center leaderboards.
To send the Apple Watch score to the leaderboard:
1- The iPhone and the Apple Watch must be linked
2- Apple Watch must be within the range of the iPhone.
3- Play with the Apple Watch and before sending the score, open the game application on the iPhone. When you press share from Apple Watch, a screen will appear on your iPhone with the score ready to send to the leaderboard.
Now you can know if you are the fastest player on Apple Watch!

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 48 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Gymkhana Watch: Drifting Game brings the precision of motorkhana racing to your mobile devices. Players navigate various urban circuits, earning points by passing near cones, completing levels, and performing long, wheel-burning drifts. Unique to this title is its full Apple Watch integration, allowing you to steer using the Digital Crown. Whether you're playing on your wrist or your iPhone, you can compete for the fastest times on global Game Center leaderboards and unlock a variety of new vehicles. It's a challenging, skill-based game designed for quick, competitive sessions.

Features

Full Apple Watch Digital Crown support

Competitive Game Center leaderboards

Unlockable vehicle system

Challenging 'motorkhana' style circuits

Tips

Digital Crown Steering

On Apple Watch, small movements of the Digital Crown result in precise steering. For sharp drifts, rotate the crown quickly and then 'counter-steer' by rotating back slightly to straighten the car.

Promotion Videos

Ken Block's guide to Gymkhana driving and drifting - Autocar exclusive - YouTube

Gameplays

Scoring Big

Points are the key to unlocking new cars. You get the most points for 'Burning Wheels'—initiate a drift and hold it as long as possible without hitting a wall to maximize your score per level.