Comparison

Retro PingPong vs Riptide GP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Retro PingPong

Experience classic ping-pong with an 80s aesthetic. This game captures the feel of vintage arcade and console experiences.

Highlights
  • 80s style graphics
  • Classic ping-pong gameplay
  • Vintage console feel
  • Simple controls
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Tennis in the 80s style. Retro PingPong defines the good old ping-pong game on the old game consoles.

About

Riptide GP

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
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"App Store Best of 2016"! Experience the future of illicit hydrojet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, dodge cops through public waterways, and boost at breakneck speeds across surging waves. You are a hydrojet rider, framed and cast out from the Riptide GP league, forced to race illegally through city waterways, flooded ruins, and churning factory machinery in an effort to reclaim your reputation and your title. Play through the single player career to unlock new vehicles, playable characters, and customization features as you take down bosses and build your crew. Then, take your skills online for the ultimate test as you battle opponents around the world in 8-player online matches. Challenge your friends for leaderboard supremacy in the ghost-racing challenge mode. Featuring thrill-ride race tracks packed with shortcuts, secrets, and interactive obstacles, Riptide GP: Renegade is the action-arcade water racer for a new generation. "Riptide GP Renegade delivers one of the best arcade racing experiences on iOS whether it’s on land, air, or sea making it a must have. " - AppleNApps (4.5/5) "Riptide GP Renegade is a really fast, fun, and robust racing game." - 148 Apps (4.5/5) • • FEATURES • Thrill-Ride Environments - Blast across floating factory platforms, brave hurricane-strength waves, and infiltrate a military base in the midst of battle. Every race track is packed with interactive set pieces, dynamic obstacles and secret shortcuts. • Deep Career Mode - Battle your way through a variety of races and boss fights to reach the top of the underground hydro jet racing circuit. Earn cash and experience to upgrade and customize your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance. • Online Multiplayer - Compete online in thrilling 8 player matchups against the best players from around the world. • Challenge Mode - Take command of the leaderboards and test your skills against ghost recordings of your friends' best performances. • Transforming Vehicles - Collect and upgrade a garage full of blisteringly fast hydro jets that transform while you ride them. Win money to upgrade and customize each one. • State of the Art Water Racing - Riptide GP: Renegade brings dynamic water racing to a new level of excitement with breathtaking water physics, splash-tastic spray effects, and more! Every race is different because the surface you race on is always changing. • GameCenter and iCloud - Compete with your Game Center friends on leaderboards and unlock challenging achievements. Plus keep your game going from device to device with iCloud data syncing. • • CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you encounter a problem running the game, please visit: www.vectorunit.com/support Be sure to include the device you're using, OS version, and a detailed description of your problem. • • MORE INFORMATION Be the first to hear about updates, download custom images, and interact with the developers! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VectorUnit Follow us on Twitter @vectorunit Follow us on Google+ at www.vectorunit.com/+ Visit our web page at www.vectorunit.com

Screenshots

Retro PingPong3 screens
Riptide GP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Riptide GP at 83% against Retro PingPong's 17%. Riptide GP also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 32 months) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). Retro PingPong's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Retro PingPong costs $0.99 and Riptide GP $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro PingPong ships an update every 32 months, Riptide GP every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Retro PingPong versus Riptide GP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro PingPongRiptide GP
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating—4.7 (829 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—829 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB95 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPatric EckhartVector Unit

Customer experience

Retro PingPong

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Riptide GP

All ratings827 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%

Bugs and requests

Retro PingPong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Riptide GP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Progression blockers in the career mode
  • Inconsistent touch controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Retro PingPong

No in-app purchases

None

Riptide GP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro PingPong free?
Retro PingPong costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riptide GP free?
Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro PingPong or Riptide GP have ads?
Neither Retro PingPong nor Riptide GP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro PingPong or Riptide GP?
Retro PingPong ships an update every 32 months, and Riptide GP every 11 months. Most recently, Retro PingPong was updated on October 24, 2026 and Riptide GP on October 26, 2026.

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