Comparison

Riptide GP vs Grimvalor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Riptide GP

Experience high-speed, illicit hydrojet racing with death-defying stunts and intense competition. Race through dynamic environments, upgrade your vehicles, and battle opponents worldwide in this action-arcade water racer.

Highlights
  • Thrill-ride race tracks with shortcuts and obstacles
  • Deep career mode with upgrades and customization
  • 8-player online multiplayer matches
  • Ghost-racing challenge mode
  • Transforming hydrojet vehicles
  • Dynamic water physics and effects
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

"App Store Best of 2016"! Experience the future of illicit hydrojet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, dodge cops through public waterways, and boost at breakneck speeds across surging waves. You are a hydrojet rider, framed and cast out from the Riptide GP league, forced to race illegally through city waterways, flooded ruins, and churning factory machinery in an effort to reclaim your reputation and your title. Play through the single player career to unlock new vehicles, playable characters, and customization features as you take down bosses and build your crew. Then, take your skills online for the ultimate test as you battle opponents around the world in 8-player online matches. Challenge your friends for leaderboard supremacy in the ghost-racing challenge mode. Featuring thrill-ride race tracks packed with shortcuts, secrets, and interactive obstacles, Riptide GP: Renegade is the action-arcade water racer for a new generation. "Riptide GP Renegade delivers one of the best arcade racing experiences on iOS whether it’s on land, air, or sea making it a must have. " - AppleNApps (4.5/5) "Riptide GP Renegade is a really fast, fun, and robust racing game." - 148 Apps (4.5/5) • • FEATURES • Thrill-Ride Environments - Blast across floating factory platforms, brave hurricane-strength waves, and infiltrate a military base in the midst of battle. Every race track is packed with interactive set pieces, dynamic obstacles and secret shortcuts. • Deep Career Mode - Battle your way through a variety of races and boss fights to reach the top of the underground hydro jet racing circuit. Earn cash and experience to upgrade and customize your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance. • Online Multiplayer - Compete online in thrilling 8 player matchups against the best players from around the world. • Challenge Mode - Take command of the leaderboards and test your skills against ghost recordings of your friends' best performances. • Transforming Vehicles - Collect and upgrade a garage full of blisteringly fast hydro jets that transform while you ride them. Win money to upgrade and customize each one. • State of the Art Water Racing - Riptide GP: Renegade brings dynamic water racing to a new level of excitement with breathtaking water physics, splash-tastic spray effects, and more! Every race is different because the surface you race on is always changing. • GameCenter and iCloud - Compete with your Game Center friends on leaderboards and unlock challenging achievements. Plus keep your game going from device to device with iCloud data syncing. • • CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you encounter a problem running the game, please visit: www.vectorunit.com/support Be sure to include the device you're using, OS version, and a detailed description of your problem. • • MORE INFORMATION Be the first to hear about updates, download custom images, and interact with the developers! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VectorUnit Follow us on Twitter @vectorunit Follow us on Google+ at www.vectorunit.com/+ Visit our web page at www.vectorunit.com

About

Grimvalor

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
Read full description

Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Riptide GP4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grimvalor at every 2 months against Riptide GP's every 11 months. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 829) and review sentiment (91% vs 83%). Riptide GP's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Riptide GP costs $2.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Riptide GP's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Riptide GP ships an update every 11 months, Grimvalor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Riptide GP versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiptide GPGrimvalor
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (829 ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8299.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#52 — better#100
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB739 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperVector UnitDirelight

Customer experience

Riptide GP

All ratings827 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews804 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Riptide GP

From 829 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent water physics and gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 👍 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • 👍 Good variety of tracks and environments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with registering stunts
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later races
  • 🐛 Multiplayer connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 💰 Worth the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
  • 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
  • 🔍 Lack of character customization

Bugs and requests

Riptide GP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Progression blockers in the career mode
  • Inconsistent touch controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options for vehicles
  • Implement a practice mode for stunts
  • Introduce a free-roam mode to explore the environments
  • Add support for more controllers and input methods

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dodge not registering properly
  • Crashes in New Game Plus
  • Companion AI issues
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay bosses
  • Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
  • Expanded weapon and trinket selection
  • New game plus improvements

In-app purchases

None

Riptide GP

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Riptide GP free?
Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Riptide GP or Grimvalor?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Riptide GP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Riptide GP or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Riptide GP nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Riptide GP or Grimvalor?
Riptide GP ships an update every 11 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Riptide GP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Riptide GP or Grimvalor?
Riptide GP currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #100. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons