# Derby Quest: Horse Manager — Breeding and Racing Champion

> Horse breeding, training, and racing simulation game with arcade action. (iPhone/iPad app by SCEP LLC.)

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- Developer: [SCEP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Racing, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 3,837 App Store ratings · 392 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 251 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-quest-horse-manager/id480528407/reviews.md

## What is Derby Quest?

"This game is freaking awesome I will never delete this game!" - Cutiepanda

"I love this game it's the best game I have." - Lucky #24

"This is a really fun game and I'm totally addicted! This is the best game ever! I absolutely love it!" - keeblerpony

"So addictive! Every 15 minutes I HAVE to do another race! I LOVE this game!" - Adriee89

"This is the best game ever! I just bought it and I can not stop playing it." - Ponyexpress123

"I love this game so much. It is by far the best horse racing simulation out in the app store. I would recommend this to anyone that loves horse racing. You must try the game. Addicting!" - Hisinu

"I love this game a lot! It's amazing and highly addicting!" - beasty1

"This is my favorite game I have. I love the horses and races!" - Juicerpup09

* The above quotes are actual iTunes 5-star reviews from our users.

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The Ultimate Horse Breeding, Training, and Racing Game!  Grow your stable with many horses and train them to become Derby Champions.  Breed your champion race horses to create 'super baby' horses that become even faster!  Derby Quest is an amazing horse care-taking and racing simulation game.  It's a game full of strategy and arcade action.

*** SPECIAL WARNING***:  Due to the powerful 3D graphics in this game, Derby Quest will not run on any devices older than the iPhone 3GS or 4th Generation iPod Touch.

BREED!

Breed new horses and turn them into champions.  Breed your horses and create multi-generations of offspring.  You can eventually have HUNDREDS of horses in your stable.

FEED!

You'll need to take good care of your horses.  Feed them when they are hungry and be sure to figure out what special treats each horse likes -- it will help with their race performance.

TRAIN!

Improve each horse's track performance through a series of training mini-games.  You'll be able to improve how fast your horse gets out of the starting box, how well your horse can lead the pack,  improve your horse's endurance and acceleration ability, and much much more!

RACE!

You'll take each of your horses through a series of qualifying race classes.  Once your horse has won all of the necessary qualifying races, it's onto the Derby Class!  The Derby Class is where you'll race much greater competition but have a chance to prove that your horse is a champion.  And if you win enough Derby Class races you'll qualify for the exclusive "Derby Quest Cup" -- it's the single most important championship in the game!  (Good luck!)

During a race you are in full control of your horse -- move to the rail or stay on the outside, pull-up to slow your pace or to go around another horse, and make your jockey get out his whip when you think it's the right time to make a move!

You'll get a lot of enjoyment out of playing this ground-breaking horse racing game and you'll get a chance to race your horses against the world!

DOWNLOAD THIS FREE GAME NOW TO START BUILDING YOUR CHAMPION STABLE!

How Will YOUR HORSES Rank Against The World?

## Key features

- Breed new horses and create generations of offspring
- Feed and care for your horses
- Train horses through mini-games
- Race horses in qualifying and Derby classes
- Compete in the Derby Quest Cup
- Full control of your horse during races

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 275 Diamonds Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 700 Diamonds Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Derby Quest?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fun and amazing game
- 🐎 Great horse racing experience
- 👍 Engaging gameplay and graphics
- 💎 Ability to earn in-game currency
- 🏆 Enjoyable career mode

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Long wait times between races
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited free options to progress
- 🤖 Unrealistic AI opponents

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unresponsive training mini-games
- Store items not displaying properly
- Saved progress being lost after updates
- Stability issues on older devices
- Incorrect horse stats and performance

**Most requested features**

- More race types and courses
- Ability to train horses anytime
- Multiplayer and online features
- More customization options
- Improved horse breeding mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 392)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derby-quest-horse-manager/id480528407/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Just a heads up I guess

*2026-03-17, version 2.9*

Fun game I made my friend into a horse but when I bought 50 crystals it only gave me 10
It’s a lot cheaper than other options so I’m guessing it’s a typo error thing

### 5/5 — FUN!🤩

*2025-05-13, version 2.9*

I love this game it’s just so amazing the details everything it’s kind of like if you’re playing in the online server but you’re not and also I like give them energy shots but at the same time it’s kind of weird but ignore that the training sessions are so good all the race maps are just beautiful

### 1/5 — Do not recommend

*2025-05-03, version 2.9*

You can only have a Cirtint amount of horse 🐎 and you only have a few wips u can only race a a certain amount of times oh and how can we forget the updates every update it get worse and worse i have a iPhone 6 and at first it was good and now it is so bad I had to delete it

### 1/5 — Didn’t receive diamonds I purchased

*2025-02-27, version 2.9*

When I tried to buy 50 diamonds for 1$ twice they only gave me 10 diamonds both times……..

### 1/5 — I really enjoyed the game

*2025-01-22, version 2.9*

I really liked the game actually I liked the game so much I went to buy a bigger barn right? Well it says you get 50 gems for .99cents so I am thinking cool well jokes on me you only get 10! So they are just scamming people into believing they get enough gems to get the bigger barn but you don’t actually get 50 gems be careful don’t buy the .99 cent pack you don’t actually get 50 gems I will be getting ahold of apple and letting them know your app is scamming people.

### 2/5 — Good start, but really bad personally.  Sorry.

*2024-12-28, version 2.9*

First off, the tutorial was horrid because I did not want to read all of it, it was all over the place and I left the game and came back about 6 times, because it was too much for me.  Second thing, the faces freak me out on not only the human, but the horse for god sake!  Third, wiping is abuse.  I do not recommend this game.

### 1/5 — Will change rating if issue fixed

*2024-03-09, version 2.9*

So I spent a buck to get 50 gems to try out the stable feature. I got 10 gems. So that needs fixed. Also, I’ve spent 20 minutes trying to find a support link and the only thing in that category sends you to a site that will buy apps. Not helpful at all. Was really liking this game but my rating stands until my issues are solved.

### 1/5 — Not my favorite

*2024-01-14, version 2.9*

The animations are blocky the horse are unrealistic and you have to use a whip on your horse to go fast in a race. I don’t like this game. Fix these things please.

### 1/5 — I like the game, but the gems are broken

*2024-01-11, version 2.9*

I about 50 gem for $0.99 twice and I only got 20 gems. Great game but that’s very frustrating to spend money on it and not get what you were told. I don’t know who to contact for my gems now.

### 3/5 — Buggy

*2023-12-16, version 2.9*

I just got this game and i like it so far, but there are a few bugs that need fixing.
First, the music won’t stay turned off.
Second, the charms do not have the propper icons. The icon is for coins, but it says they cost gems.
Third, why on earth do stable expansions cost gems? This is not fair to new players, like me. At least offer 2 or 3 stalls in the starter stable.
If these are fixed, this game would be well worth a 5 star rating.
A few suggestions.
I’d love to buy more than 1 item at a time when buying food and treats.
 I’d love to select my jockey’s skin tone.

## Frequently asked questions about Derby Quest

### What is Derby Quest: Horse Manager?

Derby Quest is a horse care-taking and racing simulation game. It allows you to breed, feed, train, and race your own horses to become champions. The game combines strategy with arcade-style racing action.

### What are the key features of Derby Quest?

Key features include breeding new horses and creating multi-generations, feeding and caring for your horses, training their abilities through mini-games, and racing them in various classes to compete for championships like the Derby Quest Cup.

### Is Derby Quest free to download?

Yes, the game is free to download. However, it does offer in-app purchases and may contain ads, which is how the game is monetized.

### What devices can I play Derby Quest on?

Due to its powerful 3D graphics, Derby Quest requires devices newer than the iPhone 3GS or 4th Generation iPod Touch. It is designed for more recent Apple mobile devices.

### What is the goal of the game?

The ultimate goal is to grow your stable with many horses, train them to become Derby Champions, and race them against the world. Winning races can qualify your horses for prestigious championships like the Derby Quest Cup.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2022-09-14

Bug fixes

### 2.7 — 2022-04-21

Bug fixes

### 2.6.1 — 2017-05-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 2.6 — 2017-05-16

Small fix

### 2.5 — 2016-10-15

Bug fixes

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