Despite the lack of a native app, enthusiasts use workarounds to bring the LFS experience to iPads and iPhones:
If LFS were to relaunch on the App Store today, it would enter a market that has matured significantly. Mobile gaming peripherals, such as clip-on steering wheels and high-refresh-rate screens, are now commonplace. A native iOS port that supports these peripherals could bridge the gap between mobile gaming and professional sim racing. However, until such a port is officially released, iOS users remain reliant on the tethered solutions provided by remote play apps.
The absence of a native, up-to-date Live for Speed client on the App Store creates a significant divide in the mobile racing genre. Competitors like Real Racing and GRID Autosport have found success on iOS by offering either arcade-style fun or console-quality ports. LFS, however, remains a niche product due to its inaccessibility.