# Max Payne Mobile vs Backflip Madness

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Max Payne Mobile | Backflip Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-payne-mobile/id512142109/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #29 |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Gamesoul Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) |

## What reviewers say

### Max Payne Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-payne-mobile/id512142109)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Casual, #38 Top Paid · Action, #113 Top Paid · Games, #176 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Backflip Madness

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Casual, #78 Top Paid · Action (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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*