# Athletics: Summer Sports

> Realistic 3D Olympic sports simulation with multiple events and competitive modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Tangram3D.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletics-summer-sports/id524947771 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tangram3D](https://appshunter.io/developer/395591289)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 390 App Store ratings · 431 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletics-summer-sports/id524947771/reviews.md

## What is Athletics?

Practice olympic sports in a realistic 3D environment through 30 events and 5 competitions !

Challenge the computer or play against friends to beat records all around the world !

Are you ready to take on the best in the world ?

Now, the sport, it's on your phone !
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30 SINGLE EVENTS and 5 COMPETITIONS
Athletics Summer Sports allows to play 12 athletics events, 4 shooting events, 4 cycling events, 6 swimming events and many more, all in sharp 3D graphics.

REALISTIC GRAPHICS
Athletics Summer Sports immerses you in an olympic authentic atmosphere. You will evolve through detailed and realistic environment with animations to celebrate your records. The game includes music and special crowd sound effects.

GAMEPLAY
Athletics Summer Sports provides an intuitive gameplay system for both beginners and experienced players. It requires fast fingers, impeccable timing, and smart strategy to defeat your opponents and claim a medal. 

GAME CENTER
Rule the World Leaderboard for each event and each competition. Take a look at leaderboard and see how your score ranks against your friends, as well as all players.

SPECIAL 2 PLAYERS MODE IN SPLIT SCREEN
Challenge your friends on the same screen with split-screen feature.

30 NATIONALITIES
Go head to head against 30 athletes from USA to Australia !

SINGLE EVENTS:
-100 Meters
-110 Meters Hurdles
-400 Meters
-4x100 Meters Relay
-1500 Meters
-Javelin Throw
-Long Jump
-Discus Throw
-High Jump
-Hammer Throw
-Pole Vault
-Shotput Throw
-Archery
-Pistol Shooting 25 meters
-Rapid Fire Pistol 25 Meters
-Skeet Shooting
-Rowing 500 Meters
-Rowing 1000 Meters
-Swimming 50 Meters
-Swimming 100 Meters
-Swimming 200 Meters
-Swimming 4x100 Meters Relay
-Diving: 3 Meters Springboard
-Diving: 10 Meters Platform
-Cycling: Keirin
-Cycling: Individual Pursuit
-Cycling: Individual Sprint
-Cycling: Sprint Team
-Fencing
-Weightlifting

COMPETITIONS:
-Triathlon
-Quadrathlon
-Pentathlon
-Heptathlon
-Decathlon

IN APP PURCHASES:
2 In-App Purchases to unlock all events and/or all competitions.

Compatiblity:
-iPhone 3GS and higher
-iPod Touch 3G 32GB and higher,
-iOS 4.2 and higher for "Game Center" feature.

iPad device, please download "Athletics Summer Sports HD" application.

## Key features

- 30 single events
- 5 multi-event competitions
- Realistic 3D graphics
- Global leaderboards
- 2-player split-screen mode
- 30 selectable nationalities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Single Events | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Competitions | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Athletics?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Realistic and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Challenging and competitive
- 👍 Enjoyable for track and field fans

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited free events, need to pay for full experience
- 🐛 Some reported crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchased events becoming locked again
- Incorrect world records displayed
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- More free events and game modes
- Ability to compete against real players online
- Additional track and field events like 200m, 400m, etc.
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Unlocking full game after meeting certain criteria

## Recent user reviews (10 of 431)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletics-summer-sports/id524947771/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So much fun

*2026-08-03*

Amazing game

### 4/5 — Athletics

*2026-08-02, version 1.8.2*

Good fun

### 5/5 — 楽しい

*2026-06-23*

普通にめっちゃ面白いです

### 5/5 — Bon jeu

*2026-05-27*

Faut mette gratuit

### 5/5 — えへへ

*2026-05-26*

神ゲー!!

### 5/5 — Game

*2026-04-25, version 1.8.2*

It’s very fun

### 5/5 — Game

*2026-04-02, version 1.8.2*

I love this game so much

### 5/5 — Shi

*2026-03-14, version 1.8.2*

I love it

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-01-31*

I like the game but I wish you start with all the games and the other stuff.

### 5/5 — Pretty

*2025-12-30, version 1.8.2*

Good

## Frequently asked questions about Athletics

### What kind of sports are included in this app?

The app features a wide variety of Olympic sports, including 12 athletics events like running and jumping, 4 shooting events, 4 cycling events, 6 swimming events, and more. It also includes fencing and weightlifting, as well as multi-event competitions like Triathlon and Decathlon.

### How can I compete against others?

You can challenge the computer AI or play against friends in a special 2-player split-screen mode on the same device. The app also features a Game Center integration for global leaderboards, allowing you to compare your scores with players worldwide.

### Is this app free to download and play?

The app is free to download and offers a selection of events. However, there are in-app purchases available to unlock all events and/or all competitions, providing access to the full range of sports and challenges.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPhone 3GS and higher, and iPod Touch 3G 32GB and higher. For the Game Center feature, iOS 4.2 or higher is required. A separate 'Athletics Summer Sports HD' application is available for iPad devices.

### What makes the gameplay engaging?

The gameplay is designed to be intuitive for both beginners and experienced players. It requires quick reflexes, precise timing, and strategic thinking to outplay opponents and achieve high scores, all within a realistic 3D environment with authentic animations and sound effects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.2 — 2021-10-01

iOS 15 compatibility

### 1.8 — 2020-11-12

iOS 14 compatibility

### 1.7 — 2020-06-04

iOS 13 compatibility

### 1.6 — 2017-05-05

-iOS10 compatibility
-bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2013-09-25

iOS7 compatibility.
Minor bug fixes.

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