Comparison

Max Payne Mobile vs Backflip Madness

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

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About

Max Payne Mobile

Experience a dark, story-driven action-shooter where you play as a framed detective fighting for justice. Utilize groundbreaking slow-motion gunplay and uncover a twisted plot to clear your name.

Highlights
  • Bullet Time® slow-motion gunplay
  • HD quality resolution and textures
  • Retina supported resolution
  • Touch screen optimized gameplay
  • Customizable controls
  • Multiple aiming modes
  • Rockstar Games Social Club integration
Features
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Max Payne, the award-winning title is now available for iOS. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists. The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time® in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre. Universal App: Max Payne is supported on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2, the new iPad. Features: • Max Payne's signature slow motion gunplay, Bullet Time® • Stunningly sharp, HD quality resolution and textures • Retina supported resolution for the new iPad • Gameplay tailored for touch screen devices • Highly customizable controls • Multiple aiming modes • Rockstar Games Social Club integration to track stats, unlock cheats and more* *Rockstar Games Social Club supported on the iPhone4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad only. Cheats are still accessible on older devices.  For those using the "Skip to Level" cheat, we recommend that you have weapons in your inventory; as you will start a new level with your current weapon set. Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese. Mobile Version developed by War Drum Studios www.wardrumstudios.com Find out more: www.rockstargames.com See videos: www.youtube.com/rockstargames Follow us: www.faceboook.com/rockstargames www.twitter.com/rockstargames

About

Backflip Madness

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
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Backflip Madness is a fast-paced, parkour-flavored extreme sports game. Your goal is simple - make tons of spectacular tricks and stunts. Take it to the extreme! Features: - Multiple backflips and locations - Parkour / Free running acrobatics - Realistic ragdoll physics and simulation - Achievements and leaderboards (Game Center) - 3 difficulty levels - Action replay - Normal and ninja outfits Simple and addictive backflip platformer game. Jump from the roof or platform, flip from the cliff, train backflips and become real flip master! Take a break, kill the time, make some backflips or epic fails! Watch PewDiePie playing Backflip Madness on his channel!

Screenshots

Max Payne Mobile4 screens
Backflip Madness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backflip Madness at 13K against Max Payne Mobile's 1.1K. Backflip Madness also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and review sentiment (82% vs 74%). Max Payne Mobile's advantage is chart position (#9 vs #29) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Max Payne Mobile against 4.5 for Backflip Madness. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Max Payne Mobile's written reviews are positive against 82% of Backflip Madness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Max Payne Mobile versus Backflip Madness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax Payne MobileBackflip Madness
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#9 — better#29
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB22 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperRockstar GamesGamesoul Studio

Customer experience

Max Payne Mobile

All ratings1,083 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.2%

Backflip Madness

All ratings12,698 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews649 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.3%

User reviews

Max Payne Mobile

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Great controls
  • 💯 Faithful to the original
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🕹️ Satisfying bullet time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🎮 Sensitive/awkward controls
  • 🔇 Audio problems
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating levels
  • 💰 Overpriced for an old game

Backflip Madness

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Max Payne Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when shooting
  • Saves not working properly
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 11

Requested features

4 requests
  • Port Max Payne 2 and 3 to mobile
  • Add controller support
  • Improve customization options
  • Optimize for newer devices

Backflip Madness

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Max Payne Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Backflip Madness

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max Payne Mobile free?
Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backflip Madness free?
Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Max Payne Mobile or Backflip Madness?
Backflip Madness is rated higher. Max Payne Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backflip Madness averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Max Payne Mobile or Backflip Madness have ads?
Neither Max Payne Mobile nor Backflip Madness shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Payne Mobile or Backflip Madness?
Max Payne Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and Backflip Madness every 5 months. Most recently, Max Payne Mobile was updated on October 19, 2026 and Backflip Madness on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Max Payne Mobile or Backflip Madness?
Max Payne Mobile currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Backflip Madness at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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