# Island Racer vs Riptide GP2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Riptide GP2 at 91% against Island Racer's 14%. Riptide GP2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (7K vs 14). Island Racer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Racer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Riptide GP2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Riptide GP2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP2 has 7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Island Racer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Riptide GP2's.

Island Racer ships an update every 10 months, Riptide GP2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Island Racer | Riptide GP2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-racer/id590011651/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 235 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) |

## What reviewers say

### Island Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-racer/id590011651)

Experience endless racing fun with procedurally generated tracks and multiple game modes. Choose your car and compete solo, against AI, or online. Crash into opponents to gain an advantage in this exhilarating casual game.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated tracks, Solo, AI, and online multiplayer modes, Car customization (color), On-road and off-road tracks, Crash mechanics for advantage, Easy to play casual gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Island Racer 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Island Racer Unlimited for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Island Racer Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |


### Riptide GP2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense console-quality water racing with rocket-powered hydro jets. Compete in online multiplayer, master a new stunt system, and progress through a career mode with upgrades and unlocks.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer races, Upgradeable hydro jets and riders, New career mode, Stunt system with new tricks, VR Challenge mode, Total control support (gamepad, tilt, touch)

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bit of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Serious Money | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Money | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Money | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Great customization options
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent stunt registration
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new vehicles

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ghost mode to race against personal best times
- Improve online multiplayer connectivity
- Add difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Island Racer free?

Island Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Riptide GP2 free?

Riptide GP2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Island Racer or Riptide GP2?

Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Island Racer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Island Racer or Riptide GP2 have ads?

Riptide GP2 shows ads; Island Racer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Island Racer or Riptide GP2?

Island Racer ships an update every 10 months, and Riptide GP2 every 2 months. Most recently, Island Racer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Riptide GP2 on October 17, 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.*