# Backflip Madness vs Golfing Over It

The clearest difference is rating: Backflip Madness at 4.5 against Golfing Over It's 3.1. Backflip Madness also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 46%) and ratings volume (13K vs 101). Golfing Over It's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Backflip Madness costs $0.99 and Golfing Over It $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Backflip Madness holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Backflip Madness's written reviews are positive against 46% of Golfing Over It's.

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, Golfing Over It every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backflip Madness | Golfing Over It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews)** | [3.1 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfing-over-it/id1356172905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #187 |
| Size | 22 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hubert Sliwka](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) | [Alvaro Mahillo Sanchez-Mateos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491318727) |

## What reviewers say

### Backflip Madness

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Casual, #56 Top Paid · Action, #177 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


### Golfing Over It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfing-over-it/id1356172905)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Navigate a surreal mountain by golfing your way upwards. Experience a challenging climb with a narrative that questions the value of achievement. Be prepared for frequent falls back to the beginning.

**Highlights:** Golfing mechanics for vertical progression, Surreal mountain environment, Narrative commentary on achievement, Challenging gameplay with frequent setbacks, Inspired by 'Getting Over It'

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and rewarding
- 👍 Good physics
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Satisfying when cleared

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Extremely difficult
- 😞 Frustrating controls
- 😞 High rage potential
- 😞 Unfair difficulty spikes
- 😞 Poor value for money

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Game won't start/load
- Controls are buggy/inconsistent
- Save data is corrupted or resets
- Volume issues (cannot turn up after setting to 0)

**Requested features**

- Fix save point issues
- Add 60 FPS support
- Option to remove 'floating guy' (progress reset)
- Add more stages/levels
- Improve translation for Japanese subtitles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backflip Madness free?

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

### Is Golfing Over It free?

Golfing Over It costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backflip Madness or Golfing Over It?

Backflip Madness is rated higher. Backflip Madness averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Golfing Over It averages 3.1 from 101 ratings.

### Do Backflip Madness or Golfing Over It have ads?

Neither Backflip Madness nor Golfing Over It shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backflip Madness or Golfing Over It?

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, and Golfing Over It every 2 months. Most recently, Backflip Madness was updated on October 25, 2026 and Golfing Over It on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backflip Madness or Golfing Over It?

Backflip Madness currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Golfing Over It at #187. 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.*