Caramels vs Riptide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caramels
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Welcome to the Caramels at Cathie App! Become a Caramels member for exclusive rewards, benefits and to be part of our family. As a member you will be rewarded with points per dollar spent & bonus points on exclusive items. The more points you earn, the bigger the reward you can redeem on items. Simply download the app, register and scan your digital reward card every time you make purchases instore. Benefits include: Digital Offers Digital Account & Management Points Tracker Access Special Offers Purchase eGift Cards Order take-away See what's on
Riptide
Stay updated with the latest bodyboarding news, wave conditions, and events worldwide. Immerse yourself in photos, articles, and connect with a global community of fans. Seamlessly sync your reading experience across devices.
- Latest news and updates
- Real-time wave conditions
- Competition and event coverage
- Bodyboarding photos and articles
- Global community connection
- Cross-device syncing
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Ride the digital wave with the Riptide Magazine App - Your ultimate bodyboarding companion! Stay updated with the latest news, real-time wave conditions, competitions, and epic bodyboarding events worldwide. Immerse yourself in mind-blowing bodyboarding photos, riveting articles, and engaging features by industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Connect with a global tribe of bodyboarding fans, share your sickest moments, and swap tips and tricks. Seamlessly sync your account across devices for uninterrupted reading. Don't miss out on the Riptide Magazine App - the ultimate bodyboarding experience in the palm of your hand!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Riptide at none against Caramels's shown. Riptide also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caramels ships an update every 3 months, Riptide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caramels | Riptide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Idealpos Solutions | Shakewell agency |
In-app purchases
Caramels
No in-app purchases
Riptide
No in-app purchases
