# Hot Lap League — Racing mania on extreme tracks

> Arcade racing game with time trials, customization, and global leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultimate Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-lap-league/id1526090084 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ultimate Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474893009)
- Category: Games, Action, Racing
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 144 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 597 MB
- Languages: Australian English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2022-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-lap-league/id1526090084/reviews.md

## What is Hot Lap League?

Take complete control of your vehicle, perfect your driving, and prove your place in the Hot Lap League. Drift and race your car around 150+ mind blowing tracks, each requiring unique techniques and strategies. Improving your time by racing your best is the only way to the top.
It’s you, the track and the clock - no driving assist, no nonsense.

ARCADE STYLE EXCITEMENT
Experience and master a range of extraordinary tracks!
Launch your car over huge jumps, skillfully manoeuvre through enormous loops, and defy gravity on magnetic asphalt at maximum speeds.

HIGHEST QUALITY RACING EXPERIENCE
A thrilling mobile racing experience at console quality!
Hot Lap League delivers a first class mobile racing experience with intuitive steering, remarkable visuals and outstanding performance.

VEHICLE CUSTOMISATION
Personalise the look of your cars with 100 different customisation options!

WHERE DO YOU RANK IN THE LEAGUE?
Unlock harder tracks as your skill drives you up the leaderboard. Compete against the community to prove where you rank in the Hot Lap League!

FEATURES
Competitive time trial racing action
Daily events and challenges for rewards
Visual customisation 
Live global leaderboard
Race against real player ghosts
Compete to set world record times
Dynamic racing - full car control, power sliding, boosting
Variable track elements - jumps, loops, magnets
Over 150 exciting tracks

GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
You have full control of the car and the handling feels right - just bring your skill, this is Hot Lap League.

## Key features

- Competitive time trial racing
- Over 150 unique tracks
- Vehicle customization
- Global leaderboards
- Dynamic driving controls
- Daily events and challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| League Credits Large Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| League Credits Small Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| League Credits Mega Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #72 in Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hot Lap League?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤩 Trackmania-like gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Good physics and handling
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Active developer response (mentioned in one review)
- 💰 No ads (for a paid game)
- 🕹️ Controller support added
- 🏎️ Skill-based gameplay

**Cons**

- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Paid game with potential for IAPs (cosmetics)
- 🕹️ Touch controls can be imprecise
- 🐌 Lack of perceived speed
- 🚗 Limited car selection
- 🎶 Repetitive music
- 🤔 Unclear leaderboard system
- ⏳ Game feels lacking in content for the price

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes when switching apps/checking notifications
- Unable to click after swiping down for notifications
- Game not working / 'Time out' error
- Performance issues / low FPS on some devices
- Controller not working (mentioned before support was added)
- Power sliding physics feel unnatural

**Most requested features**

- Level editor / Track builder
- Multiplayer mode (online/local)
- More cars
- Offline mode
- Improved track analysis / ghost data
- Tilt controls / Gyro controls
- Internal music playback
- Interior camera view
- More intuitive drift/powerslide mechanic
- Manual boost option
- Story mode
- Seasonal events

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-lap-league/id1526090084/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 勇气可嘉

*2026-05-27, version 1.02.11879*

敢在这个时代做买断制手机游戏，本身就值得敬佩！
游戏美术风格很好。
我无意中刷到了以前的差评，当时因为没有自定义赛道，以及游戏内容较少，而打了差评，后来玩了很多游戏，也了解到了一些情况，所以我现在改成好评。

### 5/5 — Best Ever

*2026-04-03, version 1.02.11879*

Great Racing!

### 3/5 — Had potential before analog control ruined it

*2026-03-01, version 1.02.11879*

When this first released, it only allowed digital inputs and offered a level playing field across platforms. As it evolved, analog controls were added, which made this a waste of time to play without an external analog controller.

It’s a fun game, but you can’t be competitive with touch controls.

### 1/5 — The worst feature of all time

*2026-01-21, version 1.02.11879*

At the start of the game, I was so psyched but I wanted to go to the garage to see what kind of cars that were but the game made me do a quest instead plus I was trying to get out and it made me go into the race, worst feature ever

### 5/5 — Trackmania Clone (almost)

*2024-09-16, version 1.02.11879*

I loved TrackMania on the PC and was hanging out for it to appear on iOS. It hasn’t, but this will do as a close second. 

Handling is a little different but the grind and shaving 10ths of a second off your time for that next medal is all there.

Loving it.

### 4/5 — Needs a level editor

*2024-07-05, version 1.02.11879*

This game is so fun but it needs a level editor so people can create and upload there levels. It would be a great addition. But everything else about this game is great supper fun would recommend

### 3/5 — Not terrible

*2024-06-22, version 1.02.11879*

Definitely a fun little time waster, BUT the controls aren’t very responsive. I play a ton of games on my phone so I know that my phones not the issue. I wouldn’t care as much if it were most games, but when precision matters the unresponsiveness really matters.

### 2/5 — Хорошая игра с терминальным недостатком.

*2024-06-08*

Платная синглплеерная игра, которая не работает без интернета. Кросс-прогрессия с версиями на других платформах, неплохой визуал и приятные физика и музыка. Но бессмысленная привязка к онлайну эт финишная. Плюс игра заброшена. Не берите, лучше на аркад подпишитесь.

### 3/5 — Нет интернета - нет игры

*2023-12-27*

Купил игру, и правда шикарная, графика удобство все плавно... но если ты едешь куда-то и нет интернета - не поиграешь собственно.
Зачем там интернет? Слова бы не сказал, если бы она была бесплатна (как NFS: NL), а тут ты заплатил денег, а она без интернета как сам айфон без адаптера в комплекте. Наверное бредовая претензия, но опять же мало связи с "Платная игра = обязательное соединение"

### 4/5 — It wont’t fix a bug !

*2023-10-16*

Great game for iOS ever, that’s true.
But only one bug - unable to click anywhere after swiping down to check any notify while gaming.
Is it hard to fix? or, no one can’t fix this bug.
I hope it should be fixed …

## Frequently asked questions about Hot Lap League

### What kind of game is Hot Lap League?

Hot Lap League is an arcade-style racing game focused on competitive time trials. Players have complete control over their vehicles and must master unique techniques and strategies to set the fastest times on over 150 mind-blowing tracks.

### What are the key features of Hot Lap League?

Key features include competitive time trial racing, over 150 exciting tracks with dynamic elements like jumps and loops, full car control with power sliding and boosting, extensive vehicle customization with over 100 options, and a live global leaderboard to compete against other players.

### Is Hot Lap League free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for cosmetic customization options, allowing players to personalize their vehicles.

### What platforms is Hot Lap League available on?

The game is designed for mobile devices, offering a console-quality racing experience with intuitive steering and outstanding performance on smartphones and tablets.

### How do I improve my rank in Hot Lap League?

Improving your rank is achieved by mastering each track and consistently setting faster times. The game emphasizes skill, with no driving assists, so honing your driving techniques, power sliding, and boosting is crucial to climb the global leaderboard and compete for world record times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.02.11879 — 2022-08-04

This update we're bringing Hot Lap League's most extreme challenges yet! For players comfortably picking up gold medals, there is now a Platinum medal on every track, as well as an extreme League Master time to beat - set by expert players!
Also some more of the most requested features based on player feedback.

Controls:
• Streamlined soft-steering system
• More touch-control configurations

Advanced graphics options:
• Individual visual settings
• A new 'Ultra' graphics tier
• Smaller minimum button size

Time to get racing!

### 1.02.11852 — 2022-07-10

This update we're bringing Hot Lap League's most extreme challenges yet! For players comfortably picking up gold medals, there is now a Platinum medal on every track, as well as an extreme LeagueMaster time to beat - set by expert players!

Also some more of the most requested features based on player feedback.

Controls:
• Streamlined soft-steering system
• More touch-control configurations

Advanced graphics options:
• Individual visual settings
• A new 'Ultra' graphics tier
• Smaller minimum button size

Time to get racing!

### 1.01.11510 — 2022-05-29

This update, we're delivering new special events with earnable rewards, as well as some of the most requested features based on player feedback!

Events:
• In-game special event weekends, with 2 days of intense competition
• Event challenges with exclusive new event-item rewards

Controls:
• Connect a controller to your device
• Tilt steering support
• Manual acceleration option

High FPS options:
• 60 or even 120fps if your device can handle it!

General features:
• More relevant opponent ghosts
• Visual item tallies
• Links to community pages

### 1.00.11053 — 2022-04-03

- Competitive time trial racing action
- Daily events and challenges for rewards
- Visual customisation 
- Live global leaderboard
- Race against real player ghosts
- Compete to set world record times
- Dynamic racing - full car control, power sliding, boosting
- Variable track elements - jumps, loops, magnets
- Over 150 exciting tracks

### 0.03.9689 — 2022-01-26

Updated Terms & Conditions.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*
