# Doodle Army vs Backflip Madness

The clearest difference is update cadence: Doodle Army at monthly against Backflip Madness's every 5 months. Doodle Army also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Backflip Madness's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1.5K) and chart position (#17 vs #55). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Doodle Army costs $1.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 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 — 4.5 for Doodle Army against 4.5 for Backflip Madness. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Doodle Army's written reviews are positive against 82% of Backflip Madness's.

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, Backflip Madness every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Army | Backflip Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-army/id349276209/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 82.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #55 | **#17** |
| Size | 227 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chad Towns](https://appshunter.io/developer/306939927) | [Gamesoul Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-army/id349276209)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Adventure, #73 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in an endless shooting adventure against waves of enemies. Utilize a vast arsenal of over 40 weapons and play as more than 40 unlockable characters across multiple battle zones. The game features a tutorial and auto-saving to guide your progress.

**Highlights:** Endless shooting gameplay, Over 40 weapons, Over 40 unlockable characters, Multiple battle zones, In-game tutorial, Checkpoint auto-saving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💥 Exciting boss battles
- 🎨 Great retro graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and addictive controls
- 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (sound issues, score not recording, etc.)
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working in missions
- Boss battle scores not recording
- Game Center integration not functioning
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 11 and newer devices
- Add more levels and maps
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add character customization options
- Improve vehicle controls


### Backflip Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Casual, #54 Top Paid · Action, #170 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Perform spectacular tricks and stunts in this fast-paced extreme sports game. Master parkour acrobatics, execute multiple backflips, and compete for high scores. Enjoy realistic physics and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Multiple backflips and locations, Parkour/Free running acrobatics, Realistic ragdoll physics, Achievements and leaderboards, Action replay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Unique control scheme
- 🤸‍♂️ Realistic backflipping physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Limited number of levels
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
- 🎨 Basic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Replay feature not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent landing detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles
- Ability to save and share replays
- More character customization options
- Additional backflip types and moves
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Army free?

Doodle Army costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backflip Madness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Army or Backflip Madness?

Backflip Madness is rated higher. Doodle Army averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Backflip Madness averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Doodle Army or Backflip Madness have ads?

Neither Doodle Army nor Backflip Madness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Army or Backflip Madness?

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, and Backflip Madness every 5 months. Most recently, Doodle Army was updated on October 21, 2026 and Backflip Madness on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Army or Backflip Madness?

Doodle Army currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and Backflip Madness at #17. 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.*