# Riptide GP2 vs Hover Racer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Riptide GP2 at 91% against Hover Racer's 0%. Riptide GP2 also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hover Racer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Hover Racer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP2 has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hover Racer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, Hover Racer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP2 | Hover Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-racer-lightning/id1095265614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [AQToor Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/308157531) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP2

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

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


### Hover Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-racer-lightning/id1095265614)

Experience high-speed racing through dynamic space environments in a futuristic hovercraft. Collect in-game currency to unlock new items in the integrated shop. Compete with friends by comparing scores on Game Centre.

**Highlights:** Break-neck speed racing, Ever-changing landscapes, Collect credits, Integrated item shop, Amazing graphics, Compare scores with friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50000 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Permanently | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Credits Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riptide GP2 free?

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

### Is Hover Racer free?

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

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

Hover Racer is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Hover Racer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Riptide GP2 shows ads; Hover Racer does not.

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

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Hover Racer every 3 months. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hover Racer on September 16, 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.*