Comparison

Backflip Madness vs Neon Crowd Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backflip Madness

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
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Backflip Madness is a fast-paced, parkour-flavored extreme sports game. Your goal is simple - make tons of spectacular tricks and stunts. Take it to the extreme! Features: - Multiple backflips and locations - Parkour / Free running acrobatics - Realistic ragdoll physics and simulation - Achievements and leaderboards (Game Center) - 3 difficulty levels - Action replay - Normal and ninja outfits Simple and addictive backflip platformer game. Jump from the roof or platform, flip from the cliff, train backflips and become real flip master! Take a break, kill the time, make some backflips or epic fails! Watch PewDiePie playing Backflip Madness on his channel!

About

Neon Crowd Runner

Race through vibrant neon streets, growing your crowd to overcome endless obstacles. This fast-paced arcade runner features simple one-tap controls and a pulsing aesthetic for an adrenaline-fueled experience. Unlock new characters, collect boosts, and conquer boss battles.

Highlights
  • 19 unique characters with animated crowd styles
  • 5 escalating obstacle types
  • 35 achievements across 6 categories
  • Boss battles every 10 levels
  • Revive mechanic for a second chance
  • Collect coins for unlocks and cosmetic trails
  • 4 boost types
Features
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Race through neon-lit streets, grow your crowd, and survive endless obstacles in this fast-paced arcade runner. Simple one-tap controls, blazing speed, and a pulsing neon aesthetic make every run an adrenaline rush. FEATURES: • 19 unique characters with animated crowd styles — Ghost Squad, Pixel Crew, Aurora Drift, and more • 5 escalating obstacle types that unlock as you rank up • 35 achievements across 6 categories — earn LEGEND STATUS by completing them all • Boss battles every 10 levels — defeat the boss with the biggest crowd possible • Revive mechanic — buy a second chance and fight to the finish • Daily bonus + smart notifications to keep your streak alive • Collect coins to unlock new characters and cosmetic trails • 4 boost types: Coin Magnet, Speed Boost, Score Doubler, Shield COIN PACKS (optional): Optional coin packs let you unlock characters faster — no pay-to-win, all cosmetic. Fully playable for free. No ads. No energy timers. Pure arcade fun.

Screenshots

Backflip Madness4 screens
Neon Crowd Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backflip Madness at 82% against Neon Crowd Runner's 0%. Backflip Madness also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Neon Crowd Runner's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months).

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Neon Crowd Runner is free to download; Backflip Madness costs $0.99 up front. Neon Crowd Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, Neon Crowd Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Backflip Madness versus Neon Crowd Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackflip MadnessNeon Crowd Runner
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGamesoul StudioAkash Mangukiya

Customer experience

Backflip Madness

All ratings12,698 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews649 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.3%

Neon Crowd Runner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Backflip Madness

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Replay feature not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent landing detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and obstacles
  • Ability to save and share replays
  • More character customization options
  • Additional backflip types and moves
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes

Neon Crowd Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backflip Madness

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Neon Crowd Runner

One-time10
  • Neon Starter Pack$0.99
  • Neon Spark — 500 Coins$0.99
  • Neon Boost — 1100 Coins$1.99
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  • Neon Ad-Free Experience$2.99
  • Neon Surge — 2,100 Coins$3.99
  • Neon Surge — 2300 Coins$3.99
  • Neon Legend — 5,000 Coins$8.99
  • Neon Storm — 5500 Coins$8.99
  • Neon Storm — 10,000 Coins$18.99
  • Neon Legend — 13000 Coins$18.99

Questions

Is Backflip Madness free?
Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Crowd Runner free?
Neon Crowd Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backflip Madness or Neon Crowd Runner have ads?
Neon Crowd Runner shows ads; Backflip Madness does not.
Which is updated more often, Backflip Madness or Neon Crowd Runner?
Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, and Neon Crowd Runner weekly. Most recently, Backflip Madness was updated on October 2, 2026 and Neon Crowd Runner on September 29, 2026.

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