# Backflip Madness vs Flip Master

The clearest difference is price: Flip Master at Free against Backflip Madness's $0.99. Flip Master also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (97K vs 13K). Backflip Madness's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Flip Master is free to download; Backflip Madness costs $0.99 up front. Flip Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flip Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Master has 97K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Backflip Madness's written reviews are positive against 78% of Flip Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, Flip Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backflip Madness | Flip Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews) | **[4.7 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-master/id1214283838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **97K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #89 |
| Size | 22 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hubert Sliwka](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) | [MotionVolt Games Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045516044) |

## What reviewers say

### Backflip Madness

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Casual, #46 Top Paid · Action, #137 Top Paid · Games (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


### Flip Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-master/id1214283838)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Master trampoline tricks with a realistic physics engine. Perform flips, jumps, and bounces across various locations, unlock new skills, and customize characters. Record and share your best moves.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Variety of locations, Unlockable skills and tricks, Customizable characters, Power-ups, Record and share moves

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Bar Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Sixpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Way Too Heavy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Top | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bar Mountain | $9.99 | one-time |
| End of the Rainbow | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Realistic graphics and physics
- 💡 Variety of characters, flips, and locations
- 🚀 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤕 Unrealistic injury mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed or unresponsive flips
- Trampoline glitches causing unexpected deaths
- Spin wheel not awarding promised rewards
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- More female characters
- Ability to customize character appearance
- Longer-lasting power-ups
- More exotic and difficult tricks
- Ability to land on stomach


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backflip Madness free?

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

### Is Flip Master free?

Flip Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backflip Madness or Flip Master?

Flip Master is rated higher. Backflip Madness averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Flip Master averages 4.7 from 97K ratings.

### Do Backflip Madness or Flip Master have ads?

Flip Master shows ads; Backflip Madness does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backflip Madness or Flip Master?

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, and Flip Master every 3 months. Most recently, Backflip Madness was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flip Master on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backflip Madness or Flip Master?

Backflip Madness currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Flip Master at #89. 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.*