# Backflip Madness vs Flip Trickster

The clearest difference is price: Flip Trickster at Free against Backflip Madness's $0.99. Flip Trickster also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (69K vs 13K). Backflip Madness's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Flip Trickster is free to download; Backflip Madness costs $0.99 up front. Flip Trickster sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Backflip Madness against 4.5 for Flip Trickster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Trickster has 69K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Backflip Madness's written reviews are positive against 43% of Flip Trickster's.

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, Flip Trickster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backflip Madness | Flip Trickster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews) | [4.5 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-trickster/id1351027839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gamesoul Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) | [7 Minute Games Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/927581069) |

## What reviewers say

### Backflip Madness

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Casual, #50 Top Paid · Action, #156 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 Trickster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-trickster/id1351027839)

Experience the ultimate flipping simulation with challenging parkour levels. Master jumps, tucks, and rolls with realistic physics to achieve perfect landings and high scores. Unlock new skins and explore endless worlds in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Hardcore Parkour challenges, Jump, tuck, and roll mechanics, Realistic flipping physics, Impossible challenges and side quests, Unlockable new skins, Endless worlds with new levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 275 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1450 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flippy Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6600 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple but challenging concept
- 😊 Enjoyable experience overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to use restart/home buttons
- Inconsistent scoring and target detection
- Game freezing or crashing during play

**Requested features**

- More customization options for character
- Additional levels and gameplay modes
- Ability to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backflip Madness free?

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

### Is Flip Trickster free?

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

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

Backflip Madness and Flip Trickster are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 69K ratings respectively.

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

Flip Trickster shows ads; Backflip Madness does not.

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

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, and Flip Trickster every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backflip Madness was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flip Trickster on September 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.*