Comparison

Backflip Madness vs Roped

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

Roped

Experience the thrill of swinging between buildings in three iconic cities. Choose your character, rope, and time of day for an exciting physics-based adventure. Compete with friends and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.

Highlights
  • Swing through 3 famous cities
  • Day and night play modes
  • Choose from 6 characters and ropes
  • Timed and unlimited game modes
  • Game Center integration
  • Awesome physics gameplay
  • Stunning graphics
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SWING, FALL, SURVIVE! Take control of a fearless character swinging through an endless cityscape. Tap anywhere to throw your rope, swing from buildings, and navigate through challenging obstacles! FEATURES: • Intuitive one-tap rope swinging mechanics • Realistic ragdoll physics for hilarious crashes • Multiple cities, characters, and rope styles to unlock • Game Center leaderboards - compete with players worldwide • Satisfying haptic feedback on every swing and impact • Choose your challenge: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 2 minutes, or unlimited time! GAMEPLAY: Timing is everything! Tap to attach your rope at the perfect moment, swing through the city, and avoid deadly falls. The further you go, the higher your score! NEW IN THIS VERSION: • Watch ads to continue - get 30 extra seconds! • Enhanced haptic feedback for immersive gameplay • Improved ad placement for better experience CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE: Unlock new cities, characters, and rope designs as you progress. Each combination offers a unique visual experience! COMPETE FOR GLORY: Connect to Game Center and climb the global leaderboards. How far can you swing? REMOVE ADS: Prefer an ad-free experience? Purchase "Remove Ads" to play without interruptions! Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended play. Easy to learn, challenging to master!

Screenshots

Backflip Madness4 screens
Roped4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roped at Free against Backflip Madness's $0.99. Roped also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). Backflip Madness's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating there is nothing between them.

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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Backflip Madness against 4.4 for Roped. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K ratings behind it against 16, 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 72% of Roped's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, Roped every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Backflip Madness versus Roped: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackflip MadnessRoped
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB159 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHubert SliwkaSteve Scott

Customer experience

Backflip Madness

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

Roped

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%

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

Roped

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backflip Madness

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Roped

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock All Ropes$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock All Cities$2.99
  • Unlock All Characters$2.99
  • Unlock Everything$5.99

Questions

Is Backflip Madness free?
Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roped free?
Roped is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backflip Madness or Roped?
Backflip Madness is rated higher. Backflip Madness averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Roped averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Backflip Madness or Roped have ads?
Roped shows ads; Backflip Madness does not.
Which is updated more often, Backflip Madness or Roped?
Backflip Madness ships an update every 5 months, and Roped every 3 months. Most recently, Backflip Madness was updated on November 8, 2026 and Roped on November 1, 2026.

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