# Riptide GP vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakedown at fortnightly against Riptide GP's every 11 months. Shakedown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). Riptide GP's advantage is ratings volume (829 vs 20) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Riptide GP costs $2.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP has 829 ratings behind it against 20, 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 92% of Shakedown's.

Riptide GP ships an update every 11 months, Shakedown fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **829** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #174 |
| Size | 95 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Racing, #144 Top Paid · Action (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


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Action, #191 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riptide GP free?

Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Riptide GP or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Riptide GP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Riptide GP or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Riptide GP nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riptide GP or Shakedown?

Riptide GP ships an update every 11 months, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Riptide GP was updated on November 12, 2026 and Shakedown on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Riptide GP or Shakedown?

Riptide GP currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Shakedown at #174. 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.*