# Ion Racer

> Sci-fi action racing game with customizable crafts and progressive challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by MindJolt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ion-racer/id501354429 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MindJolt](https://appshunter.io/developer/405176113)
- Category: Games, Casual, Racing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 353 App Store ratings · 144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ion-racer/id501354429/reviews.md

## What is Ion Racer?

Exploding into the app store at warp speed, SGN brings you Ion Racer!  A sci-fi, action-packed, agility race with heart-stopping thrills - Ion Racer takes speed to another level.  With endless ways to customize your craft, you'll never run the same race twice.  Experience the mounting challenge of mission-based progressive competition - how long can you stay in the race?

A truly strategic racing game, Ion Racer offers:
+ Choose strike mode to burst through obstacles or play in + Focus mode for precise steering . . .
+ Control your craft with accelerometer tilt steering or    choose easy-access light touch controls 
+ Buy or earn valuable Kions to gain boots in speed and accuracy
+ Heal your wounded ship through intensely accurate gameplay or hit auto-repair for instant healing to get back into the race, fast!
+ Catch multipliers for an out of this world score!
+ Compete against friends via Game Center leaderboards & achievements . . .
+ Multi-dimensional retina display . . .  
+ Perks, Upgrades, and More!

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## Key features

- Strike and Focus modes
- Accelerometer tilt or touch controls
- Craft customization
- Mission-based progression
- In-game currency for upgrades
- Ship repair options
- Score multipliers
- Game Center leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15000 KIONS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 KIONS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200000 KIONS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500000 KIONS | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ion Racer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 💎 Impressive graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music and sound effects

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls and difficulty
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Perks not working as intended
- Inconsistent performance and difficulty

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More vehicle options and customization
- Improved performance on older devices
- Easier progression without in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ion-racer/id501354429/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Awesome, when I could play.

*2023-10-27*

I had an iPad 1st gen that ran it awesomely! It was a great game! But then I replaced it with an iPad Air, and now it will not let me install from it still being 32-bit. Please, update it to 64-but so I can play some more!

### 5/5 — Fun racing game

*2022-12-14, version 1.0.1*

One of the best racing games on app store

### 5/5 — おぉぉ！

*2015-03-09*

これはハマる！

### 1/5 — Crashes!!😡

*2014-11-10*

I downloaded this on my IPod and every time I try to race it keeps crashing   
So please fix this crashing crap! It's so annoying. Please prevent this from happening on an update!!

### 4/5 — Better than nothing!!!

*2014-08-02, version 1.0.1*

Yay... Fun!

### 4/5 — STUPID red block!!!!

*2014-07-23, version 1.0.1*

It's a great game and all, but I hate those stupid red blocks.

### 5/5 — Some game to play

*2014-06-20, version 1.0.1*

These game is so much fun ivan thou it Little hared

### 5/5 — Your grandmother

*2014-02-26, version 1.0.1*

Hello, today I will be talking about my front lawn where sir Sam of tiddlywinks. He is now going to talk about my well from hell.

"yes it is a fine spesamine that I take pride of my water with, I think that sir Simins of SIM card will be happy to now that his water comes from his sewage tank , yes be proud of this game.

### 3/5 — Okay

*2014-02-14, version 1.0.1*

The game is pretty fun but you really have to get good at it to want to keep playing.

### 2/5 — Great game, but buggy

*2013-11-29*

What's going on? Kions are hard to get and the last time that I bought a perk it took my kions away snd didn't give me anything. It's a nice game but if I it is going to take my kions away, I don't see the point of playing it.

## Frequently asked questions about Ion Racer

### What kind of game is Ion Racer?

Ion Racer is a sci-fi, action-packed agility racing game that focuses on speed and precision. It offers a progressive competition with mission-based challenges and various ways to customize and upgrade your racing craft.

### What are the main gameplay modes?

The game features two primary modes: Strike mode, designed to burst through obstacles, and Focus mode, which allows for more precise steering. Players can also choose between accelerometer tilt steering or easy-access light touch controls.

### How can I improve my ship and score?

You can buy or earn valuable Kions to gain boosts in speed and accuracy. Additionally, catching multipliers can significantly increase your score, and you can heal your ship through accurate gameplay or use auto-repair for instant healing.

### Is Ion Racer free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to buy or earn Kions for upgrades and boosts, enhancing the gameplay experience.

### Can I compete with friends?

Yes, Ion Racer supports competition through Game Center leaderboards and achievements. You can compare your scores and progress with friends and other players worldwide.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2012-04-10

- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2012-03-16

No release notes.

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