# Riptide GP vs Grimvalor

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 829 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #122 |
| Size | 95 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Progression blockers in the career mode
- Inconsistent touch controls

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Action, #125 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*