# Tap Jockey - Horse Tap Racing — Tap to Run! Horse Racing Game

> Horse racing game where players tap to control speed and upgrade horse stats. (iPhone/iPad app by HIROSHI KOBAYASHI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-jockey-horse-tap-racing/id1384303913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HIROSHI KOBAYASHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/346536121)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Racing, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 288 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-jockey-horse-tap-racing/id1384303913/reviews.md

## What is Tap Jockey?

[Tap Jockey] is a horse racing game.
You run your horse by tapping the screen and adjusting its speed.
Each horse has values on 3 features; "speed" "stamina" and "sense".
You can create a unique horse by adjusting each value with points earned at races.
Points are awarded when you win a race, then you can adjust each features before proceeding to the next race (maximum 6 races).

Info on each race***
Race 1 ... Pawn Cup 1200m(3/4mile)
Race 2 ... Knight Cup 1200m(3/4mile)
Race 3 ... Bishop Cup 1200m(3/4mile)
Race 4 ... Rook Cup 1200m(3/4mile)
Race 5 ... Queen Cup 1200m(3/4mile)
Race 6 ... King Cup 1200m(3/4mile)

Total of the field is 8 horses including your horse.
Lead your horse to victory by distributing the features and judging other horses' types and abilities.

## Key features

- Tap-based speed control
- Horse stat customization
- Race point rewards
- Analyze opponent horses
- Multiple race cups

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-jockey-horse-tap-racing/id1384303913/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 3 star

*2025-05-01*

It is a game that would be good to have the animations of the whip, I think it is a game that would see to have a season mode and add more animations in the way of riding the jockeys and horses.

### 4/5 — もう少し…！

*2025-01-03, version 2.0.0*

変にリアルさを追求するより、こういった3Dの方が可愛さもあって、すごくいい。
ただ、鞭が打てるともっといいかも。競馬ゲームの醍醐味が薄れちゃう。
そして、直線での進路妨害がめちゃくちゃ多いこと。これは特に改善してほしいです。

全体的に、素晴らしいゲームです！今後の進化、期待してます！

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2024-12-16, version 2.0.0*

Enjoying the new update! Would love to see multiplayer included on the game!

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2023-01-10*

Great game! Bring back Multiplayer and career mode!

### 3/5 — You can barley ever win

*2022-12-30*

Every time you get to the ground you just drop back as every horse runs past you

### 3/5 — Bring back stable mode

*2021-12-30, version 1.0*

Without the stable mode the game is nothing

### 5/5 — 最高

*2020-03-04, version 1.0*

行けっっ、、さとマロン‼︎

### 3/5 — Not bad but needs improvement

*2020-01-01*

Racing mechanics are as good as previous version of Tap Jockey- however graphics can go a bit buggy particularly when going around bends and also missing the career mode that was in the previous version. If these two issues were fixed would be 5 stars

### 1/5 — Game is nothing without stable mode

*2019-12-02, version 1.0*

Fun gameplay but missing the genius stable mode which made this game great. BRING IT BACK

### 1/5 — Destroyed a great game

*2019-12-01, version 1.0*

Why does the new 3D version not contain the best bits of the previous game? Please bring back the stable features

## Frequently asked questions about Tap Jockey

### How do I play Tap Jockey?

You play Tap Jockey by tapping the screen to control your horse's speed during races. You can also adjust your horse's "speed", "stamina", and "sense" using points earned from winning races.

### What are the horse stats in Tap Jockey?

Each horse has three stats: "speed" for how fast it can run, "stamina" for endurance, and "sense" for its racing intelligence. You can upgrade these stats with points earned from races.

### How do I earn points to upgrade my horse?

You earn points by winning races. After winning a race, you can distribute these earned points to improve your horse's "speed", "stamina", or "sense" before proceeding to the next race.

### Can I play Tap Jockey offline?

The provided information does not specify if Tap Jockey can be played offline. However, many racing games require an internet connection for certain features or updates.

### What devices does Tap Jockey support?

Tap Jockey supports iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is available for iOS devices.

### Does Tap Jockey have ads?

Yes, Tap Jockey contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

### What is the age rating for Tap Jockey?

Tap Jockey has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### How often is Tap Jockey updated?

Tap Jockey was last updated on April 9, 2025, with version 2.1.0. The release date was June 4, 2018, suggesting it receives periodic updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2026-08-18

* Fixed an issue that occurred on certain screens.
* Fixed other minor issues.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-08

* Fixed minor bugs.
* Improved the app's overall stability.

### 2.1.0 — 2025-04-09

New Feature: Dash Button Added!
Use the "Dash Button" (a.k.a. the whip) during races to boost your horse's acceleration!
Time it right and aim for a dramatic comeback at the finish line!

Update Details:

Added a new
*"Dash Button" (whip) that can be used during races.
 Pressing it temporarily increases your horse's acceleration, giving you more strategic options.
*Minor adjustments and improvements have also been made.

### 2.0.0 — 2024-11-25

You can now enjoy immersive racing in 3D.
Switch the camera to race from four different perspectives.
*Please note that data from previous versions will not be carried over.
Enjoy starting a brand-new race experience.

### 1.0 — 2018-06-04

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

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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 2026-08-25.*