iHorse Betting 2 app review: some virtual excitement

Introduction

While heading to the race track and betting on horses may not be your thing, you may find yourself singing another song thanks to this app. The iHorse Betting 2 app has been made for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and gives users a way to enjoy virtual racing. There's no need to worry about losing real money in this game yet you can still enjoy the highs and lows of horse betting. The app has been created to feel realistic and gives you the ability to actually play as a number of different people as a unique twist.

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Bet as a Spectator and More

Typically when you head to the race track to bet on horses you are betting as a spectator. That's not the case with the iHorse Betting 2 app as this one gives you the ability to bet as a bettor, a breeder, an owner, play as a trainer, or a jockey. This adds a unique twist of fun to the game. Additionally, you don't start by just strolling into the track; instead, you start by buying a pony, then training it, and riding it so you can raise the perfect winning horse. The app supports a variety of achievements that you'll be able to earn along the way.

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There are a number of in-app purchases available, all of which is paid by with virtual cash. These range in price from $0.99 to $9.99 depending on how much you want to buy. The app currently has 3.5 out of five stars from users who have left mixed reviews. Its last update was almost two years ago when some minor improvements were made.

Bring on the Fun

The iHorse Betting 2 has a number of fun features to help draw in players and keep them coming back. The developers have put a lot of emphasis on making all the graphics, sounds, tracks, scenes, and commentary incredibly realistic. You can view the various horse track records, horse attributes, the pace featured, and the best suitable distance for the horse. The race outcomes aren’t always predictable, which means there is excitement and anticipation. The outcome is actually based on a variety of factors again helping to add to its realistic vibe.

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I do think to excel at this game you need to have some basic knowledge of horse racing and the jargon used. Without that basic foundation it can be a bit tricky to pick up on.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• The app offers 3D graphics and realistic sounds, commentators, tracks, and scenes
• Play as a variety of different characters
• Read up on the horse stats
• The race outcomes are based on a variety of features giving it a realistic feel
• You start by buying a pony, training it, raising it, and riding it

Cons

• Some basic knowledge of horse racing can help
• The app hasn’t been updated in almost two years

Final Thoughts

The iHorse Betting 2 app for your iPod touch, iPad and iPhone gives users a way to enjoy action at the track no matter where they are. This one has plenty of pros going for it but could still do with some refinements.