Best Open World Racing Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to open world racing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Open World Racing Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CarX StreetCarX StreetFree4.6★ (149K)NoYesNov 2026
2Drive Zone: Car Simulator GameDrive Zone: Car Simulator GameFree4.7★ (59K)YesYesNov 2026
3PetrolHead Open World Car GamePetrolHead Open World Car GameFree4.5★ (1.2K)YesYesNov 2026
4Extreme Car Driving SimulatorExtreme Car Driving SimulatorFree4.4★ (72K)YesYesNov 2026
5CarQuest - Open World RacingCarQuest - Open World RacingFree5.0★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
6Car Driving School: Real DriveCar Driving School: Real DriveFree4.4★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
7Car GT Racing Turbo 2016Car GT Racing Turbo 2016Free5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8OWRC: Open World Racing CarsOWRC: Open World Racing CarsFree4.3★ (912)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Open World Racing

CarX Street#1

CarX Street by CarX Technologies

Open world street racing
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😊(149K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#18in Games
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Experience open-world street racing with realistic physics and extensive car customization. Compete in races, build your dream car, and conquer clubs to become a legend. Explore a dynamic city with day/night cycles and engage in real-time multiplayer battles.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and physics
  • 👍 Great car customization and tuning
  • 🚗 Realistic open-world driving experience
  • 💯 Best mobile racing game
  • 🎮 Potential for console/PC release

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive and unrealistic AI
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and grindy progression
  • 🚦 Problematic traffic and spawn issues
  • 🔋 Battery draining and overheating
Drive Zone: Car Simulator Game#2

Drive Zone: Car Simulator Game by Jet Games FZ-LLC

Open World: No Limit Racing
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😊(59K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#39in Games
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Experience an open-world racing game with street, drift, and drag racing. Customize over 50 cars with extensive body kits, vinyl editors, and performance upgrades. Compete with up to 32 players online in various game modes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics
  • 🚀 Realistic car sounds
  • 👍 Vast open world
  • 👍 Variety of cars and customization
  • 👍 Engaging multiplayer experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
  • 🔒 Lack of controller support
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
PetrolHead Open World Car Game#3

PetrolHead Open World Car Game by Lethe Studios

Online Racing, Drift & Tuning
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience high-quality graphics and realistic driving in an open-world city. Complete missions, customize over 200 cars, and compete with players worldwide in various racing modes. Personalize your character and garage, and build your driving career.

What We Love

  • 👍 Old but gold
  • 🚀 Endless fun
  • 👍 Nice game
  • 🚀 Excellent game
  • 👍 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Best game ever
  • 👍 Excelente
  • 🚀 Muy bueno

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Too much ads
  • 🐛 Unable to recover account
  • 🐛 Impossible to win first race
  • 🐛 Overpriced cars and upgrades
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Disconnected from online
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Glitchy and unoptimized

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FAQ about Open World Racing

What are the best open world racing apps & games for iPhone?
CarX Street tops our open world racing apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 149K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top open world racing apps & games we rank are free to download, including CarX Street and Drive Zone: Car Simulator Game.
CarX Street has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ open world racing apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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