# Cro vs Riptide GP

Cro and Riptide GP both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Riptide GP's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cro's. Riptide GP also leads on ratings volume (829 vs 162) and device support (4 vs 2). Cro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Cro costs $1.99 and Riptide GP $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Riptide GP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP has 829 ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cro's written reviews are positive against 83% of Riptide GP's.

Cro ships an update every 5 months, Riptide GP every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cro | Riptide GP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cro-mag-rally/id281747159/reviews) | **[4.7 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **829** |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#34** |
| Size | 123 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) |

## What reviewers say

### Cro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cro-mag-rally/id281747159)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Race through different historical ages as a caveman in primitive vehicles, using powerups to gain an advantage. Enjoy networked multiplayer modes like racing and capture the flag on various tracks.

**Highlights:** Networked multiplayer racing, Game controller support, 9 race tracks, 11 unique vehicles, 9 powerup types, Multiple multiplayer modes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and nostalgic
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💡 Lack of progression/unlockables
- 💡 No multiplayer/online mode
- 💡 No time trial/leaderboard
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Bluetooth audio not working
- Screen rotation problems

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement progression system with unlockables
- Include time trial and leaderboard features
- Improve steering and camera controls
- Add more tracks and characters


### Riptide GP

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Racing, #188 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cro free?

Cro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Riptide GP free?

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

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

Riptide GP is rated higher. Cro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Riptide GP averages 4.7 from 829 ratings.

### Do Cro or Riptide GP have ads?

Neither Cro nor Riptide GP shows ads.

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

Cro ships an update every 5 months, and Riptide GP every 11 months. Most recently, Cro was updated on November 8, 2026 and Riptide GP on November 6, 2026.

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

Cro currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Riptide GP at #34. 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.*