# Race The Sun

> Endless runner game where you race a solar glider against the setting sun. (iPhone/iPad app by Flippfly, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-the-sun/id700227648 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flippfly, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483225768)
- Category: Games, Action, Racing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 250 App Store ratings · 181 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-the-sun/id700227648/reviews.md

## What is Race The Sun?

"Words cannot express how insanely fun it is…” - Touch Arcade (5/5 stars)

Watch the world blast by you in your solar powered glider and try to keep pace with the setting sun, while avoiding deadly collisions further and further into a strange and dangerous landscape.

Upgrade your ship by completing challenges and learn to adapt to a world that changes daily. Compete on local and global leaderboards against friends and the world... but in the end the sun always wins.

Key Features
- Race at insane speeds through an infinite world that changes every day
- Complete objectives to unlock upgrades and level-up your ship (25 levels)
- Customize your ship with attachments like faster turning and decals
- Unlock two ultra-hard worlds as you level-up

## Key features

- Race through an infinite, procedurally generated world
- Complete objectives to unlock ship upgrades
- Level-up your ship with 25 distinct levels
- Customize your ship with attachments and decals
- Unlock two additional challenging worlds

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Race The Sun?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Visually stunning
- 🎮 Satisfying controls
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 📱 Not optimized for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive for the content
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load past the loading screen
- Screen doesn't fill the entire display
- Crashes when reaching certain levels

**Most requested features**

- Checkpoint system to continue progress
- Multiplayer mode
- More varied environments and obstacles
- Controller support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 181)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-the-sun/id700227648/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Race is the sun

*2025-06-21, version 1.02*

It’s a great game it’s worth it to pay the money

### 3/5 — Great game, needs update

*2025-06-16*

This is indeed the original game as seen on Steam and game consoles. Used to play it years ago, it was fun! You need to release an update though to make it fill the screen of newer phones, as several other disappointed customers have mentioned. The last update to the paid version was 8 years ago, while the ad version got an update last year. Please release a patch to make it properly support newer devices and I will update this review!

### 1/5 — Do not pay money for this

*2025-06-09*

Paid $5 for the premium edition after trial and still ads and no premium features. Downloaded again and paid another $5 just to find out the game doesn’t fit to screen. Awful.

### 3/5 — Make it fit the screen?

*2025-05-13*

For paying 5 dollars I would expect it to fit my screen
with the challenge edition I paid for the premium and didn’t receive it so I tried this version of the app instead and also feel scammed the least you could do is make this free if if your not going to continue updating/optimizing this game for new generation phones

### 5/5 — do not play this game at an airport.

*2024-07-08*

Great game, works perfectly offline, with hindsight I’m glad this game costs money because of what it could’ve been otherwise.

### 1/5 — Fraud charge

*2023-05-30, version 1.02*

I was charged for $5 without my consent, how come?

### 4/5 — Screen

*2023-03-29, version 1.02*

The game is fun but needs to update so it can fill the entire screen

### 1/5 — Not optimised for new devices

*2022-12-25, version 1.02*

Great game but cannot recommend this version. Appears as a small box in centre of the screen and difficult to play on iPhone 13. Will be requesting a refund. Needs to be updated or pulled from the store.

### 4/5 — Spiel macht Laune

*2022-10-12*

Spiel ist top. Wünschenswert ist eine Version fürs Apple TV um das Spiel mit nem Controller aufem tv zu zocken.

### 2/5 — The game is good but optimization?

*2021-11-12, version 1.02*

Why doesn’t this fill the screen on iPhone X or newer? Literally any game on this App Store does this. Why not this one? Makes an otherwise beautiful game look terrible.

## Frequently asked questions about Race The Sun

### What is Race The Sun?

Race The Sun is an arcade game where you pilot a solar-powered glider. The objective is to race against the setting sun through an infinite, procedurally generated landscape, avoiding deadly collisions.

### How do I upgrade my ship?

You can upgrade your ship by completing in-game challenges and objectives. There are 25 levels to progress through, and you can unlock attachments like faster turning and cosmetic decals.

### Is Race The Sun free to play?

Based on the information provided, Race The Sun is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What platforms is Race The Sun available on?

The provided data does not specify platform availability. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is available on iOS and/or Android devices.

### What makes Race The Sun unique?

The game features an infinite world that changes daily, requiring players to adapt their strategies. It also offers local and global leaderboards for competitive play and allows for ship customization through upgrades and attachments.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.02 — 2016-08-25

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Added free new game mode: "Sunrise." Play in a beautiful new environment with a focus on relaxing, zen-like gameplay. No highscores, no speed boosts - just endless flow
- Added several beautiful new portal worlds. The portal world will update every 24 hours.
- Added 3D Touch support for newer iOS devices.
- Bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.01 — 2015-07-25

No release notes.

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## More apps by Flippfly, LLC

- [Monkey Drum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-drum/id483225765)
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- [RACE THE SUN CHALLENGE EDITION](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-the-sun-challenge-edition/id1454414817)

All apps by Flippfly, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/483225768

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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.*