# DiveChamp vs Backflip Madness 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backflip Madness 2 at none against DiveChamp's 3. Backflip Madness 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#22 vs #128). DiveChamp's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

DiveChamp costs $0.99 and Backflip Madness 2 $0.99 up front. DiveChamp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Backflip Madness 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DiveChamp against 4.6 for Backflip Madness 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 211 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of DiveChamp's written reviews are positive against 79% of Backflip Madness 2's.

DiveChamp ships an update every 2 months, Backflip Madness 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiveChamp | Backflip Madness 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divechamp/id525929300/reviews)** | [4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness-2/id1460431748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **211** |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#22** |
| Size | 85 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jean-Baptiste Bolcato](https://appshunter.io/developer/492088331) | [Gamesoul Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) |

## What reviewers say

### DiveChamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divechamp/id525929300)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of competitive diving in this realistic simulator. Progress from local meets to international events, mastering various dives and platforms. Customize and upgrade your diver with RPG elements while adhering to real-world diving rules and judging.

**Highlights:** Realistic 2D graphics and animation, Multiple springboards and platforms, Variety of dive types and positions, Freestyle practice mode, RPG elements for diver customization, Real-life judging and scoring system, Turn-based multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Training Camp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intensive Boot Camp | $1.99 | one-time |


### Backflip Madness 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness-2/id1460431748)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Sports, #108 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience an extreme sports game focused on parkour and performing spectacular tricks. This sequel offers enhanced graphics, realistic physics, and new features like explorable levels and character customization for an ultimate parkour sandbox.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based gameplay, Parkour and freerunning acrobatics, Fully explorable levels, Character customization, Multiplayer mode, Combo chaining, Gameplay recording

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic connection to the first game
- 🚀 Improved physics and mechanics
- 💡 New features like running and bigger maps
- ✨ Satisfying physics-based gameplay
- 🤩 Great upgrade from the first game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls can be complicated/weird
- 🐛 Game feels unpolished/buggy
- 🤔 Physics feel strange/floaty to some
- 📉 Downgrade in jump and landing mechanics for some
- 🤷‍♂️ Objectives can be hard to find

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not working
- Game not restarting after retry
- First level seems impossible/glitched
- Backpack spawn point feature not working

**Requested features**

- Add twisting flips (180s, 360s)
- Add female character option
- Allow customization of character colors
- Reintroduce the old replay feature
- Add a marker/teleport feature like Skate 3


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiveChamp free?

DiveChamp costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Backflip Madness 2 free?

Backflip Madness 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DiveChamp or Backflip Madness 2?

DiveChamp is rated higher. DiveChamp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Backflip Madness 2 averages 4.6 from 211 ratings.

### Do DiveChamp or Backflip Madness 2 have ads?

Neither DiveChamp nor Backflip Madness 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DiveChamp or Backflip Madness 2?

DiveChamp ships an update every 2 months, and Backflip Madness 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, DiveChamp was updated on October 13, 2026 and Backflip Madness 2 on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DiveChamp or Backflip Madness 2?

DiveChamp currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Backflip Madness 2 at #22. 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.*