# Riptide GP2

> Console-quality water racing game with multiplayer, stunts, and career mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Vector Unit.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085)
- Category: Games, Action, Racing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6,665 App Store ratings · 505 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews.md

## What is Riptide GP2?

The premier console-quality water-racing game on mobile kicks everything into overdrive, with intense online multi-player races, upgradeable hydro jets and riders, improved graphics, an all-new career mode, and a whole new stunt system with dozens of new tricks!

Featuring rocket-powered hydro jets racing around futuristic tracks across a dynamic and interactive water surface, Riptide GP2 delivers a fast, fun, and visually stunning racing experience.

From Vector Unit, developers of acclaimed racing games Beach Buggy Racing, Shine Runner, and Hydro Thunder Hurricane!


• • GAME FEATURES • • 

• ONLINE MULTI-PLAYER
• Show off your skills and your custom-tuned hydro jet in 4-way online battles with friends and players around the world! 

• CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS
• Race against your friends' best times in the exciting VR Challenge mode.

• ALL NEW CAREER MODE
• Play through Race, Hot Lap, Elimination, and Freestyle events to earn XP and cash that can be used to upgrade your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance.

• ALL NEW WATERCRAFT
• Collect 9 powerful new hydro jets, and upgrade their performance and colors to gain an edge on your competition.

• ALL NEW STUNT SYSTEM
• Unlock and master 25 outrageous new stunts.  Wow the crowd, charge your boost and make your competition eat wake. 

• NEW!!  TOTAL CONTROL
• Seamlessly supports gamepads, extended gamepads, tilt, and touch-screen controls.

• GAME CENTER & iCLOUD ENABLED
• Race online, earn achievements and keep your game synced to the cloud with Game Center and iCloud integration.

• OPTIMIZED FOR METAL
• Full Metal optimization provides enhanced graphics, real time lighting and shadows, and super-smooth frame-rates on A7 and A8 devices (iOS 8 only).


• • CUSTOMER SUPPORT • • 

If you encounter a problem running the game, please email the device you're using, iOS version, and a detailed description of your problem to support@vectorunit.com.  We guarantee if we can't fix your problem we'll give you a refund. But we can't help you if you just leave your problem in a review.

For support on most common issues please visit:
www.vectorunit.com/support


• • MORE INFORMATION • • 

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We welcome comments and suggestions for future improvements.  If you have a suggestion, or just want to say hi, email us at info@vectorunit.com.

## Key features

- Online multiplayer races
- Upgradeable hydro jets and riders
- New career mode
- Stunt system with new tricks
- VR Challenge mode
- Total control support (gamepad, tilt, touch)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bit of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Serious Money | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Money | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Money | $99.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #148 in Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Riptide GP2?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Great customization options
- 👍 No ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent stunt registration
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new vehicles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ghost mode to race against personal best times
- Improve online multiplayer connectivity
- Add difficulty settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 505)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Old school in real life was way better

*2026-08-19, version 2024.10.15*

The mobile game itself isn’t the best, but everyone has different opinions. It’s just not for me.

### 5/5 — Undoubtedly the greatest in Motorbike games

*2026-08-16, version 2024.10.15*

The one who wrote a 1 star review must be crazy or a gay.Though the game do have ads ,but that doesn’t matter for enjoying online or offline battles and being immersed in the atmosphere of the thrilling sense.No problem giving 5 stars.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2026-07-29, version 2024.10.15*

amazing game, played it back in 2013 so it’s peak nostalgia only thing that sucks is getting thrown off jet ski constantly during races which makes it way harder to win but still amazing and the developers need to make a comeback with new games.

### 3/5 — Where is the Game Center button to get to play with you devs

*2026-07-29, version 2024.10.15*

I give this a 1000/10

### 4/5 — Good Game ads are to long

*2026-07-28, version 2024.10.15*

Just make the game 3 bucks

### 5/5 — Great worth it

*2026-07-24*

Amazing game

### 5/5 — Very Noice

*2026-07-20, version 2024.10.15*

I love this game so much!! I had this game when I was a kid on my Amazon fire tablet and lost it when it broke but I found this on my iPad and it’s very nostalgic 
Maybe could improve the tricks as they don’t always register, only a small complaint though!

### 5/5 — My child hood as 3yo now I’m 9,1/2

*2026-07-16, version 2024.10.15*

Wow I’m obsessed with this game gr8 graphics to online now vector unit from hansome lad 2#$4**.kmp have a great day

### 5/5 — Some how still hold up

*2026-07-16, version 2024.10.15*

Really fun game in 2026 some how it still holds up well to 11 years

### 5/5 — My Childhood

*2026-07-10, version 2024.10.15*

This great game gives me a valuable childhood.I am so excited to play this again.

## Frequently asked questions about Riptide GP2

### What is Riptide GP2?

Riptide GP2 is a console-quality water racing game for mobile devices. It features rocket-powered hydro jets racing on futuristic tracks with dynamic water surfaces, offering a fast, fun, and visually stunning experience.

### What are the key features of Riptide GP2?

Key features include online multiplayer races for up to 4 players, a new career mode with various event types, an extensive stunt system with 25 unlockable tricks, and the ability to collect and upgrade 9 different hydro jets.

### How much does Riptide GP2 cost?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for upgrades and other enhancements. This allows players to progress at their own pace while offering optional ways to accelerate their experience.

### What platforms is Riptide GP2 available on?

While the description specifically mentions optimization for Metal on A7 and A8 devices with iOS 8, it is generally available on mobile platforms. It also supports various control methods including gamepads, tilt, and touch-screen controls.

### How do I upgrade my hydro jet or rider?

In the new career mode, you can earn XP and cash by playing through Race, Hot Lap, Elimination, and Freestyle events. This in-game currency can then be used to upgrade your hydro jet's performance and colors, and to increase your rider's performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2024.10.15 — 2024-10-17

In this release:
- Fixed some achievements not being achievable
- Tweaked ads, fixed bugs

### 2024.08.31 — 2024-09-01

In this release:
- New live billboard system implemented.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 2024.08.07 — 2024-08-13

In this release:
- New live billboard system implemented.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 2024.04.15 — 2024-04-16

In this update:
- Updated for new Apple privacy manifest

### 2023.11.29 — 2023-11-29

Fixed incompatibility with some older devices on iOS 12, 13 and 14

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*