Item: Stradale Racing Simulator
Rating: 80
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

80/100

Stradale Racing Simulator is a fascinating project from the creator of X-Plane, and that pedigree shows in the physics. This isn't an arcade racer; it models engine power, tire cohesion, and even drafting with a level of realism rarely seen in mobile apps. The way the car reacts to weight transfer and aerodynamic drag is genuinely impressive.

The tracks are imaginative 'what-if' scenarios—tracks that could exist but don't. While the graphics might not match the polish of a triple-A title like Real Racing, the pure simulation depth is where Stradale shines. The addition of VR support via Google Cardboard was a pioneer move, providing an immersive sense of speed and scale that is still quite unique for this type of simulator.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

Stradale feels like a passion project that never quite got the funding it needed. The physics are the highlight—there’s a genuine weight to the cars that many mobile racers lack. You can’t just drift through every corner; you actually have to think about your racing line. I respect that.

However, the game is incredibly bare-bones. The graphics are serviceable but flat, the sound design is uninspired, and the car selection is tiny compared to something like Real Racing 3. It feels like a 'lite' version of a better simulator. It’s for the person who wants a very specific, no-frills driving experience, but most people will find it lacking in personality and variety. It's functional, but it's not particularly memorable.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Respectable car physics and weight
No-nonsense, focused driving experience
Good variety of control schemes

Lack of content and car variety
Uninspired presentation and sound
Visuals are a generation behind

Technical Report

Performance: Runs smoothly; low graphical overhead means it’s stable on older devices.

Accessibility:

None

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a simulation-focused racer without the bloat of F2P games.

Skip if: You want a large career mode or cutting-edge graphics.

Similar Games:

Real Racing 3
Assoluto Racing

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 4 hours
Status: Mastered all available tracks

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

897690207

$1.99 9+★4.6 37 reviews

Author : Laminar Research

Pubish Date : Fri Jul 18 2014

Last Update Date : Mon Dec 16 2019

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.19Mon Dec 16 2019

New physics:
DRAFTING! Based on research papers on drafting to reduce drag, we now have lower drag behind other cars... time to slingshot!
Now here is where things gets interesting: Drafting also reduces the drag of the car in FRONT as long as the cars are very close, so you can also get a push by having someone tailgating you, as you ride their bow wave! Drag reduction can be up to 30% by drafting the guy in front, and up to 40% by riding the bow wave of the guy behind you... but the cars must be VERY close for this bow wave effect to happen! Can you use this drag reduction to get faster lap times?
Physics-tweak:
Car moments of inertia are a bit refined to be a bit more accurate... this reduces tumble rates after accidents as well.
Bug-fix:
Post-race on-screen score now shows the score you just got on that lap, not your current BEST score!
This lets you see if you just set a personal record the moment you cross the line.
BEST score remains displayed on the mission cards as always.
This is the racing sim that >I< think we need.
The physics are as realistic as those in X-Plane, with engine power, tire cohesion, and aerodynamic drag and downforce all accurately modeled.
The tracks are the most fantastic things I could dream up... tracks that... COULD exist.
Now, with 500+ horsepower supercars and realistic physics, you can tackle those tracks that only exist in our imagination, but COULD be built in reality if we ever dared...
And, with in iPhone 6+ and a cheap Google Cardboard headset, you can do the whole thing in 3-D VR... which is really quite amazing. The world looks HUGE in there!
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
This is the racing sim that >I< think we need.
The physics are as realistic as those in X-Plane, with engine power, tire cohesion, and aerodynamic drag and downforce all accurately modeled.
The tracks are the most fantastic things I could dream up... tracks that... COULD exist.
Now, with 500+ horsepower supercars and realistic physics, you can tackle those tracks that only exist in our imagination, but COULD be built in reality if we ever dared...
And, with in iPhone 6+ and a cheap Google Cardboard headset, you can do the whole thing in 3-D VR... which is really quite amazing. The world looks HUGE in there!

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 37 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Stradale Racing Simulator brings high-fidelity physics to mobile racing. Developed with the same precision as X-Plane, it accurately models tire grip, engine power, and aerodynamic downforce. Drive high-performance supercars across imaginative tracks that push the limits of reality. The game features an advanced drafting system and supports 3D VR mode using mobile headsets for the ultimate immersive driving experience.