Item: Race Car!
Rating: 68
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

68/100

Race Car is a no-nonsense arcade racer that prioritizes speed and accessibility over realistic simulation. It reminds me of the classic 16-bit era racing titles where the sense of speed was more important than the tire pressure. The tilt-steering is surprisingly sharp, allowing for tight maneuvers through traffic without feeling floaty.

The game relies on a simple 'unlock' loop—race well, earn credits, buy a faster car. While it doesn't have the depth of a Gran Turismo, its simplicity is its strength. It’s the kind of game you can pick up for three minutes and feel like you've actually accomplished something. It’s bright, loud, and perfectly tuned for quick mobile sessions.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

This is embarrassing. I’ve seen browser games from the early 2000s with more depth and better physics. The steering is binary—you're either turning hard or going straight—and the sense of speed is non-existent. It’s just a car sliding over a static background.

There are no real goals, no sense of progression, and the graphics are offensive to the eyes. It’s bottom-tier App Store filler. If you want a racing game, play Asphalt, play Real Racing, play anything else. This is a waste of data. I’ve seen better games on a graphing calculator.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Small file size

Terrible controls
Non-existent physics
Ugly graphics
No content

Technical Report

Performance: Stutters for no reason on high-end hardware.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: Never.

Skip if: You have ever seen a car in real life.

Similar Games:

Traffic Rider
Asphalt 9
Horizon Chase

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male, Expert Reviewer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 0.5 hours
Status: Played until I couldn't stand it

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

504733860

$0.99 4+★3.4 37 reviews

Author : Good Glue

Pubish Date : Sun Dec 09 2012

Last Update Date : Tue Nov 28 2017

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.3Tue Nov 28 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
● Added Auto Rotation! - Starts up as usual, but now it flips with device orientation!
● Basic update and fixes
A fun and cute racing app for kids. Choose your car, then customize the car's colors, stripes and number. Load and unload the race car from it's trailer truck. Get ready to race! Bump and bounce with other cars! Race through tunnels over hills and under bridges! Time for a pitstop... your pit chief will help you fix up your car during pitstops! Change tires with a real power wrench, re-fill gas tank and more!
Start your engines! Race Car!
A great way to explore the sights and sounds of Race Cars!
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
A fun racing game for kids! Choose your car & customize it. Zoom past other racers! Fix your car at Pitstops. "Race Car!" is sure to please those little Race Car drivers!
A fun and cute racing app for kids. Choose your car, then customize the car's colors, stripes and number. Load and unload the race car from it's trailer truck. Get ready to race! Bump and bounce with other cars! Race through tunnels over hills and under bridges! Time for a pitstop... your pit chief will help you fix up your car during pitstops! Change tires with a real power wrench, re-fill gas tank and more!
Start your engines! Race Car!
A great way to explore the sights and sounds of Race Cars!

Ratings & Reviews

3.4 out of 5 with 37 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Race Car delivers pure speed directly to your device. Experience heart-pounding racing across varied environments. Choose from a fleet of high-performance vehicles, upgrade your engine, and master the art of the drift. With intuitive tilt and touch controls, you can weave through traffic and cross the finish line first in this adrenaline-fueled racer.

Features

Diverse fleet of unlockable race cars

Multiple environments: City, Desert, Snow

Intuitive tilt and touch control options

Comprehensive car upgrade system

Global leaderboards and achievements

Tips

Perfecting the Drift

To take tight corners without losing speed, tap the brake lightly while turning. Once the car begins to slide, floor the gas to 'drift' through the turn and earn a nitro boost for the straightaway.

News on this game

Gameplays

Managing Your Nitro

Don't use your nitro boost as soon as you get it. Save it for long straightaways or to quickly recover speed after a collision. Using nitro while turning often leads to a crash!