# Backflip Madness 2 vs subpar pool

The clearest difference is price: Backflip Madness 2 at $0.99 against subpar pool's $4.99. Backflip Madness 2 also leads on ratings volume (211 vs 39) and chart position (#14 vs #94). subpar pool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Backflip Madness 2 costs $0.99 and subpar pool $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Backflip Madness 2 against 4.6 for subpar pool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness 2 has 211 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.

Backflip Madness 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, subpar pool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backflip Madness 2 | subpar pool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness-2/id1460431748/reviews) | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #94 |
| Size | 60 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hubert Sliwka](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) | [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506) |

## What reviewers say

### Backflip Madness 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness-2/id1460431748)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Sports, #87 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience an extreme sports game focused on parkour and performing spectacular tricks. This sequel offers enhanced graphics, realistic physics, and new features like explorable levels and character customization for an ultimate parkour sandbox.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based gameplay, Parkour and freerunning acrobatics, Fully explorable levels, Character customization, Multiplayer mode, Combo chaining, Gameplay recording

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic connection to the first game
- 🚀 Improved physics and mechanics
- 💡 New features like running and bigger maps
- ✨ Satisfying physics-based gameplay
- 🤩 Great upgrade from the first game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls can be complicated/weird
- 🐛 Game feels unpolished/buggy
- 🤔 Physics feel strange/floaty to some
- 📉 Downgrade in jump and landing mechanics for some
- 🤷‍♂️ Objectives can be hard to find

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not working
- Game not restarting after retry
- First level seems impossible/glitched
- Backpack spawn point feature not working

**Requested features**

- Add twisting flips (180s, 360s)
- Add female character option
- Allow customization of character colors
- Reintroduce the old replay feature
- Add a marker/teleport feature like Skate 3


### subpar pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpar-pool/id1546080553)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in a unique pocket billiards experience across procedurally generated levels. Strategize your shots, adapt to unpredictable physics, and customize challenges with a deck of cards for endless replayability. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with a charming art style and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Card-based challenge customization, Four distinct worlds, Thousands of gameplay combinations, Bite-sized play sessions, One-handed play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backflip Madness 2 free?

Backflip Madness 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is subpar pool free?

subpar pool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backflip Madness 2 or subpar pool?

Backflip Madness 2 and subpar pool are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 211 and 39 ratings respectively.

### Do Backflip Madness 2 or subpar pool have ads?

Neither Backflip Madness 2 nor subpar pool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backflip Madness 2 or subpar pool?

Backflip Madness 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and subpar pool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backflip Madness 2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and subpar pool on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backflip Madness 2 or subpar pool?

Backflip Madness 2 currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and subpar pool at #94. 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.*