Report updated Apr 16, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Race The Sun is an established games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.5/5 rating from 63.6K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Race The Sun?

Race The Sun is a high-speed, infinite-runner game where players pilot a solar-powered glider through a procedurally generated, daily-changing landscape. The core gameplay loop focuses on avoiding collisions while managing the glider's speed against the setting sun. It is notable for its minimalist aesthetic and progression-based ship customization.

Current Momentum

v1.02

• Level cap raised to 50! • New Ship Attachments: Boost Extender, Portal Scout, Multiplier Shield. Unlock by leveling up. • New purchasable ship: Rubber Ball. • New unlockable ship: Rainbow bird (level 50) • New ship customization types: Crash FX and Home Theme • Crash FX: Black Hole, Nuke, Black Goo. Other Improvements/Fixes: • Tuned challenges. • Improved lighting at sunset and home screen. • Fixed some bugs related to stat upgardes not working. • Fixed some UI glitches and crashes.

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Competition

Rivals identification in progress

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?

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What Are The Key Features?

Infinite Procedural WorldsStandard

Players navigate a fast-paced, infinite environment that updates with a new layout every day.

Ship Progression SystemStandard

Users can level up their ship across 25 levels by completing specific objectives.

Customization AttachmentsStandard

Players can modify their glider with various attachments, including decals and performance-enhancing turning upgrades.

Global LeaderboardsStandard

The game tracks performance to allow users to compete against friends and the global player base.

How much does it cost?

Freemium

Who Built It?

What other apps does Flippfly make?

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

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What is the competitive landscape for Race The Sun?

How's The Games Market?

How does it evolve in the Games market?

ChartRankChange
Paid#3110

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Race The Sun

Key Takeaways

While the core gameplay is well-regarded, recent user feedback highlights significant technical issues regarding screen scaling on modern devices and concerns over the consistency of premium feature delivery.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Race The Sun Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 16, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/com-flippfly-racethesun

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