Quick overview

Speed Stars is a physics-driven sprinting game for iPhone that blends simple controls with challenging timing. Using two-finger touch input, you launch athletes down a 100 m straight and try to shave milliseconds off your best times. The pacing is brisk and the difficulty scales with the precision of your inputs, making each run feel tense and rewarding.

Game modes and competitive features

  • Solo time trials to focus on improving your own splits and reaction timing
  • Head-to-head matches against AI-controlled runners for direct competition
  • Ghosts that let you chase real players’ performances by racing their recorded runs
  • A global leaderboard so you can compare your rankings with players around the world

Events to master

Beyond the base 100 m dash, the full release expands the program with several classic track events:

  • 60 m sprint
  • 200 m dash
  • 110 m hurdles
  • 400 m dash
  • 400 m hurdles

Customization and presentation

You can design your own competitors by adjusting looks and stat attributes. Races can be replayed with cinematic camera angles, and the stadium atmosphere is adjustable via eight vivid theme presets to give each meet a distinct visual style.

Suggested alternative

If you’re looking for another paid option with a similar competitive athletics focus, consider London 2012 (paid).

Final thoughts

Speed Stars is addictive and skill-heavy, ideal for players who enjoy fast reflex challenges and improving fractional gains. Whether you’re chasing global ranks or bettering your personal records, it delivers an intense sprinting experience on iPhone.

Technical

Title
Speed Stars
Requirements
  • Android
  • iPhone
Language
English
Available languages
  • English
  • German
  • Portuguese
  • Japanese
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Turkish
License
  • Free
Latest update
2026-01-19
Author
Luke Doukakis

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