# Liquid Apptoy vs Gravity Rider

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liquid Apptoy at none against Gravity Rider's 11. Liquid Apptoy also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 67%). Gravity Rider's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 66) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gravity Rider sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Liquid Apptoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Liquid Apptoy against 4.7 for Gravity Rider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gravity Rider has 2.4K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Liquid Apptoy's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gravity Rider's.

Liquid Apptoy ships an update every 8 months, Gravity Rider every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liquid Apptoy | Gravity Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-apptoy/id551226640/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Vivid Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298284656) |

## What reviewers say

### Liquid Apptoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liquid-apptoy/id551226640)

Experience a fluid simulation game where you can manipulate water. Add colors, transform it into clouds, or even ice. This interactive experience offers a unique way to play with virtual liquids.

**Highlights:** Fluid simulation gameplay, Water manipulation, Add colors to water, Transform water into clouds, Transform water into ice

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Creative sandbox
- 💡 Realistic physics simulation
- 😊 Cute characters (ducks)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Gets boring quickly
- 📉 Limited content
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay
- 👎 Outdated interface
- 🚫 Capacity limit annoying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding wallpaper
- Lava floats unexpectedly
- Lava doesn't move
- Game crashes when doing certain actions
- Glitch prevents element usage

**Requested features**

- More realistic water
- Add more elements/liquids
- Add sound effects
- Add new objects (spinner, planets)
- Add a layout button for UI


### Gravity Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896)

Race through challenging space environments with advanced physics. Master your balance, avoid deadly traps, and compete against other riders to become the ultimate master rider across diverse planets.

**Highlights:** Advanced physics engine, Challenging space tracks, Balance and control mechanics, Deadly trap avoidance, Multiplayer racing challenges, Diverse planetary environments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP  Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prepare for Lift-off | $4.99 | one-time |
| The 1% Club Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deep Space Invader | $4.99 | one-time |
| High-Tech Trailblazer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire Orbital Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lone Galactic Pathfinder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Container of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Stuntman | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🏆 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of offline mode
- 🔍 Progression gated by upgrades
- 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Online matchmaking issues
- Progression data loss on reinstall
- Inconsistent controls and physics

**Requested features**

- Offline single-player mode
- More customization options
- Ability to race against friends
- Reduce grind for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liquid Apptoy free?

Liquid Apptoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gravity Rider free?

Gravity Rider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Liquid Apptoy or Gravity Rider?

Gravity Rider is rated higher. Liquid Apptoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Gravity Rider averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Liquid Apptoy or Gravity Rider have ads?

Both Liquid Apptoy and Gravity Rider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Liquid Apptoy or Gravity Rider?

Liquid Apptoy ships an update every 8 months, and Gravity Rider every 3 months. Most recently, Liquid Apptoy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gravity Rider on October 26, 2026.

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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.*