# Riptide GP2 vs Surfing Real Stunt

The clearest difference is ads: Surfing Real Stunt at none against Riptide GP2's shown. Surfing Real Stunt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Riptide GP2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 65). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Surfing Real Stunt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP2 has 7.1K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Surfing Real Stunt's.

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, Surfing Real Stunt every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP2 | Surfing Real Stunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews) | **[5.0 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfing-real-stunt-ski-games/id1326997136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [REAL CAR RACING SHOOTING GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472504186) |

## 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


### Surfing Real Stunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfing-real-stunt-ski-games/id1326997136)

Experience the thrill of snow racing with this physics-based 3D game. Navigate off-road terrains, perform crazy jumps, and complete exciting missions with easy tilt controls.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Smooth gameplay, Exciting missions, Multiple terrains, Tilt controls, Crazy jumps and loops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads  For $ 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Girl 1 For  $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Builder For  $ 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Skeleton For $ 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Girl 2 For  $ 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Rein Deer For  $ 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Dragon  For $ 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riptide GP2 free?

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

### Is Surfing Real Stunt free?

Surfing Real Stunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Surfing Real Stunt?

Surfing Real Stunt is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Surfing Real Stunt averages 5.0 from 65 ratings.

### Do Riptide GP2 or Surfing Real Stunt have ads?

Riptide GP2 shows ads; Surfing Real Stunt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Surfing Real Stunt?

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Surfing Real Stunt every 14 months. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Surfing Real Stunt on October 14, 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.*