# Photo Finish Horse Racing

> 3D Virtual Riding

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id993764346](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id993764346)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id993764346`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Third Time, Inc
- **Category:** Racing
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (21,571 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-03
- **First published:** 2015-08-20
- **Size:** 308 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-finish-horse-racing/id993764346)
- **Website:** [https://www.thirdtimegames.com](https://www.thirdtimegames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://thirdtimegames.com/privacy-policy.html](http://thirdtimegames.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Photo Finish Horse Racing is the premier mobile horse racing simulation. Hire a jockey, train your horse, and race from local derbies to the Cup. Enjoy lifelike animation, immersive graphics, and addictive gameplay as you live the life of a jockey, owner, and spectator in the Sport of Kings.

Develop your stable, breed top horses, and rise through Championships as Breeder, Jockey, and Cup Champion. Race online against players worldwide, take part in online stakes, and chase Derby-style glory inspired by famous tracks. Note: VR is not supported on mobile.

## Rankings

- #11,194 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the game's horse-racing theme and simple, accessible play, with strong customization options for horses and jockeys. However, they share persistent issues: bugs and glitches that affect races and upgrades, slow progression due to long upgrade timers and shared energy, and a monetization model that relies on purchasable horseshoes and ads. Support is lacking, and bug reporting is hard. Overall, the game has appeal for horse enthusiasts but stability, balance, and accessibility concerns limit its long-term enjoyment.

### Pros

- Fun and easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- Extensive customization options for horses and jockeys (colors, team colors, breeding).
- Horse racing theme appeals to horse lovers and fans of rodeo/horse games; engaging concept.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and glitches disrupt gameplay and progression (misnumbered placements, boosts failing, crashes, loading issues).
- Slow progression due to long upgrade timers and energy gating, making advancement feel grindy and often requiring purchases.
- Heavy monetization and pay-to-progress model (horseshoes purchases, ads, and paid upgrades) that can feel predatory.
- Insufficient bug reporting/support options, with little or no direct way to contact help.

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