Best racing games for Android and iOS for 2020

According to statistics for 2020, the number of those who prefer games on a mobile device, tablets, smartphones is approximately equal to those who prefer a PC. It is not surprising that popular computer genres have migrated from the world of personal computers to mobile operating systems (OS), such as Android, iOS. And the most popular genre is, of course, racing. The editorial staff of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" offers you an overview of the best mobile games of the racing genre in 2020.

The main types of races

The genre of car racing is not as simple as it might seem, as it has many variations. Let's see what subgenres are:

Arcade

The simplest form, ideal for all age categories, does not require special skills or reaction. The time spent playing such games passes quickly, leaving only the best impressions.

Drift

These rally competitions do not require you to be the first at the finish line, their main feature is the dashing twisted turns that must be completed in a minimum time. In some games, it is assessed the same how skillfully a difficult turn was passed.

Drag

It would seem that everything is simple, a straight line from start to finish, and you need to drive your car as quickly as possible. The trick is the need to constantly switch the gas and clutch pedals, which are schematically displayed on the screen.

Simulators

The most popular racing genre, where F1 racing cars, incredible supercars, jeeps are available to you. Test cars, your reaction on race tracks of different difficulty levels, rough terrain, city streets. By the way, some games among the many race tracks have exact copies of real-life tracks.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the fact that simulators sometimes mean the management, as a rule, of heavy equipment, such as trucks, timber trucks, for logistic purposes. That is, it is required to deliver the cargo to the destination with the optimal time, fulfilling the conditions set. Simulators like this are very popular among Japanese gamers.

Multiplayer competitions

If you are not interested in competing with electronic rivals, but want a real assessment of your strengths, then your place among online athletes in multiplayer competitions. One drawback of such games, without the Internet, they are a dead weight on your device.

What to look for before choosing a game

Of course, games have media requirements, they need a specific operating system, physical memory, RAM, processor speed. And the very "installation" of the installation file is associated with certain subtleties. Therefore, before looking at our rating of games, you should familiarize yourself with some details.

Specifications

The dependence of the comfort of the game on the amount of memory, processor power is quite expected, and the higher the level of graphics, the complexity of the gameplay, the higher the parameters of the device should be.The best option is the presence of at least 4 GB of RAM, a multi-core processor such as Snapdragon 855, a separate video chip. Experts also recommend the presence of a slot for a memory card, otherwise there will be dependence on the amount of information accumulated by a smartphone or tablet.
And of course, a large screen capable of conveying all the delights of racing competitions, without obstructing the gameplay.

The most popular models of gaming smartphones

Sometimes those who want to buy a gadget, at the same time used as a game console, ask the question - which company is better to buy a smartphone or tablet? Mobile devices, of course, do not have a specific specification. But the experts' recommendations are as follows, at the moment the best manufacturers of entertainment smartphones are:

Xiaomi (Pocophone F1, Redmi 6, Black Shark, Black Shark2, Redmi Note 4X);
Apple (iPhone XS Max, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad, iPad MINI4, iPad PRO);
Vivo (iQOO, iQOO Neo);
Samsung (Galaxy Note 9, A9, S10e, GALAXY TAB S3, Tab S2);
Meizu (M6 Note, M5 Note);
OnePlus (6T, 5);
Asus (ROG Phone);
Honor (Note 10, HONOR View 20);
Huawei (Mate 20 X, P20 Lite, MEDIAPAD M5, MediaPad X2).

All of these smartphones and tablets, in the opinion of buyers, have rich functionality, stable mobile or Wi-Fi connection, which allows you to maintain multiplayer mode, download and update games without errors. How much does a similar gaming device cost? The minimum price ranges from 17,000 to 22,000 rubles. If this amount seems too high to you, then pay attention to the products of Xiaomi, Meizu, Huawei (its "daughter" Honor). Devices from these brands are affordable, often topping the rating of quality manufacturers. The popularity of the models determines the ideal price / quality ratio, high performance, the possibility of ordering on the Internet or purchasing through a wide dealer network.

Where to download?

As a rule, game developers, independent developers, software companies of various levels send their applications to the Play Market (apk format) or to the AppStore (ipa). At the same time, in a number of cases, for example, when for some reason the application is removed from the "store" or you want to install an old version, many people turn to third-party sites. On them you can also find "broken" files that do not require payment for additional quests when installing. Remember - no one can guarantee the safety of your device, your personal data when installing apk files from third-party sources. How to install apk, ipa files downloaded not from Google Play or from the App Store can be found in numerous instructions distributed on the Internet. Since the installation process sometimes depends on the type and version of the OS.

Paid, free

All games, however, like all applications, are divided into three categories:

Paid ones are in the minority.
Conditional paid - the most popular type of not only mobile, but also computer software. Installation itself, most of the access to the game is free. But you will have to pay separately for new cards, cars, add-ons (mods). The most common type of such applications is with ads. However, its amount can sometimes be annoying, or even interfere with the gameplay. A rare species - apps are free for only a limited amount of time.
Free - allow you to enjoy the gameplay without financial subsidies, rarely interfering with only advertising.

The best racing games

Asphalt 8: Airborne

The most popular simulator, where the main place of action is a variety of street locations, including Tokyo, London, Nevada, Barcelona, Munich and many others. The latest update added a new location in the spirit of the mystical Transylvania. Virtual athletes will be amazed at the abundance of modes, storylines, cars in the garage. In general, a classic toy with the gradual opening of new race tracks and cars. And for those who like to fight not with computer bots, there is the possibility of multiplayer passage of the location.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Free of charge
Internet connection	On first boot

Advantages:

Huge popularity;
Lots of tracks of different difficulty levels, travel time;
A clear menu in Russian.

Disadvantages:

Sometimes ads are annoying.

Asphalt 9: Legends

If you want the best graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a lot of meaningful content compared to Asphalt 8: Airborne, then pay attention to the continuation of the series from Gameloft - Asphalt 9: Legends. Its exciting plot will not leave aside the lover of high speeds, dynamic drift of city streets. An ideal choice for those who want to install a trusted app on their iPad from a trusted developer.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	For multiplayer and some maps

Advantages:

Great graphics;
Lots of cars to choose from.

Disadvantages:

Not quite correct multiplayer balance;
It is unrealistic to go through the most difficult tracks without donation.

Asphalt: Extreme

Do you want off-road, comparable to Russian? Tired of monotonous city lanes, crossroads and pampered cars? Then welcome to Asphalt: Extreme. Instead of sleek, domesticated cars, wild Monster Trucks are at your service, which must be tamed, passing dashing off-road along the way. A lot of nerves, impressions with modest requirements. An excellent choice for a mid-range smartphone.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

The race will be pulled by inexpensive smartphones;
Addictive gameplay.

Disadvantages:

A lot of advertising;
It is difficult to do without subsidies.

Asphalt: Nitro

Going down from the coolest games to the simplest ones, starting with Asphalt version eighth and ninth, we gradually came to the simplest of this family of races - Asphalt: Nitro. The main requirement is to support Android 4 and above. At the same time, such democratic requirements do not mean the scarcity of the gameplay. The inner world of Nitro is rich in both cars and tracks. Even the graphics remained at a quite decent level. If your main selection criteria are the minimum hardware requirements, feel free to download Nitro.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Free of charge
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Doesn't take up much space;
Available to the most "ancient" phones, tablets;
Acceptable graphics.

Disadvantages:

Beach buggy blitz

A very addicting game in animation style, whose indescribable atmosphere will immediately conquer you from the first laps of the race track. Many variations of tracks, good physics of movement at the time of the creation of the game. The track is simple, changing its configuration with each new pass. Cliffs, sunny beaches, all this you will see overcoming numerous obstacles on a buggy. And there are a lot of them in the game too.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Easy control of buggy models;
Not picky about the characteristics of the device.

Disadvantages:

An unpopular genre of cartoon games in our country.

GRID Autosport

An improved version of the famous Race Driver games: GRID, GRID 2. It's no surprise that the total number of fans of these races has exceeded 1.5 million people. And all thanks to the incredible gameplay, high-quality study of the movement of the car during an accident, the possibility of a beautiful drift. The competitors of GRID Autosport may have something similar, but they do not have such an incredible combination of graphics and sound. If you have high-quality or external speakers, the Autosport sound is the same as that of the computer “brothers”.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS
Price category	Paid
Internet connection	It is necessary

Advantages:

High quality soundtrack;
Thoughtful physics of the model;
Many diverse competitions;
The ability to obtain certain achievements, leagues.

Disadvantages:

IOS only;
Paid.

Moto Rider GO: Highway Traffic

On the tracks there are not only cars, buggies, monster trucks, but, of course, motorcycles.Moto Rider GO: Highway Traffic just lets you feel like a motorcyclist riding one of 10 sports bikes to choose from. True, these realistic models of sports motorcycles do not open immediately, but for real or play money. You will also have to pay separately in order to open new cards.

But after unlocking them, you will feel all the charm of the well-thought-out mechanics of the behavior of a motorcyclist during sharp turns and jumps.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Perfectly thought out behavior of motorcycle models, motorcyclists;
Adjustment of weather conditions;
There is an opportunity to play with mods.

Disadvantages:

Limited selection of free cards.

Nitro Nation Drag Racing

There are several varieties of Nitro Nation Drag Racing, except for mobile platforms, it is distributed on the computer. Therefore, it provides ample opportunities for those who like to modernize racing sports cars, improving them from competition to competition. Improved cars can be sold by accumulating for more advanced models. In addition to upgrading cars, the racer is given the opportunity to single or multiplayer competition at exciting speeds.

Genre	Drag
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	It is necessary

Advantages:

Fascinating gameplay;
Multiplayer competitions;
The possibility of upgrading machines.

Disadvantages:

The graphics are poor;
Some of the options are paid.

Traffic Tour

Another game that has a PC analog. True, the graphics are slightly better in it, but the main feature is the variety of control options. That is, in addition to the buttons displayed on the phone screen, the Traffic Tour engine allows you to control the car using the G sensor. Number of cars: about 40 plus various variations of wheel alignment, body painting. In addition to diverse missions and game modes, the racer has access to multiplayer, including a duel version. Some of the missions, maps are opened for in-game currency. However, it can be easily obtained when the game is turned on daily. In addition, with a successful passage of the track, blueprints for new cars fall out, which gives the racing process a special zest.

Genre	Drag
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Free of charge
Internet connection	It is necessary

Advantages:

Several game modes;
Various types of views from the car;
Tuning, assembly of a new sports car;
Multiplayer race, including 1x1;
Easy installation;
The installation file is small, 80 MB in size.

Disadvantages:

Some poor graphics;
Multiplayer play requires a stable internet connection.

Gear.Club True Racing

The description of this simulator is somewhat similar to the previous one. The only difference is that the future champion is immediately given the amount of in-game currency that is spent on the purchase of a Chevrolet Camaro. After passing the track, a reward follows, depending on the place taken, repair, modernization of the car, a new race. In this case, you can either spend real money or get a bonus, and a considerable one, for entering Gear.Club TrueRacing every day.

Genre	Drag
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Realistic mechanics of car models;
A well-thought-out system of settings that are subject to change;
Addictive gameplay.

Disadvantages:

Latest version for Android only;
Large installation file.

Carx drift racing

The most popular simulator in the segment of domestic games. Developed by CarX Technologies, Drift Racing is popular not only with our gamers. She is loved all over the world thanks to the beautiful, but not "heavy" graphics, well-thought-out competition system, mind-blowing drift. Difficulty is different, so you can download it, including for children. The gamer is able to record the most exciting finishes by posting it on his YouTube channel or social network. A good option for installing on an iPhone or Android smartphone with a high-quality screen.

Genre	Simulation / Drift
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Free of charge
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Russian-language interface;
Free levels, competition maps;
Excellent sound, including of individual machine units;
A huge number of users.

Disadvantages:

Not noticed.

RUSH RALLY 3

Continuation of the legendary RUSH RALLY series. Developer Brownmonster Limited has taken into account the feedback gathered from previous releases to create the ultimate gaming experience. It is adapted for maximum performance without losing visual quality. As a result, the gamer is presented with a colorful game with interesting gameplay, dynamic tracks, with the possibility of upgrading existing cars. At the same time, the application cannot be called particularly "heavy", it can be installed on budget phones, the main thing is that they are running Android 4.4 and higher.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Possibility of installation on a mid-range phone;
Thoughtful physics, graphics;
Many locations;
Simple controls.

Disadvantages:

There are paid car models.

F1 Mobile Racing

When people talk about car rallies, of course, Formula 1 comes to mind first of all. F1 Mobile Racing was created for fans of this type of competition. Gamers have access to cool ready-made cars, exact prototypes of real-life ones, or, if they wish, a designer is available to create their own sports car. To prevent the virtual athlete from feeling lonely, a dozen teams were created for the game, which included prototypes of real racers.

Genre	Simulators
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Colorful virtual reality;
Interesting multi-mode.

Disadvantages:

The last steps of the rating cannot be passed without donation.

Racer Underground

The main drawback of all of the above races is that the movement is limited by the track, which cannot be entered, or such "willfulness" threatens with fines.

If you want to remove this limitation, check out Racer Underground. This is an open-world game whose space and gameplay will never bore you, because, as you move through it, you are allowed to do everything. In addition, a constant rush of adrenaline is guaranteed by the police cars lying in wait for you, various traps and traps. To overcome all of them, you should "pump" the car to the maximum, making it faster and more armored. Exciting race perfect for tablet.

Genre	Arcade
Supported OS	iOS / Android
Price category	Shareware
Internet connection	Not

Advantages:

Decent level of 3D graphics;
Good soundtrack;
Thoughtful physics of the game.

Disadvantages:

User reviews indicate frequent control problems.

Conclusion

In this ranking, we have bypassed VR games that require virtual reality glasses. The fact is that there are few such games, as well as special glasses connected to a smartphone, due to their complexity and their high cost.

If you, dear reader, have your own rating, or advice on which is better to buy a gaming smartphone, how to choose it, share in the comments. Perhaps this will help other readers of our article to avoid mistakes when choosing so many expensive equipment.