# Riptide GP2 vs Flippy Race

Riptide GP2 and Flippy Race both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Flippy Race's. Riptide GP2 also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). Flippy Race's advantage is ratings volume (175K vs 6.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Riptide GP2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Flippy Race sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Riptide GP2 against 4.7 for Flippy Race. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flippy Race has 175K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Flippy Race's.

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, Flippy Race every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP2 | Flippy Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews)** | [4.7 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-race/id1434562378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **175K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP2

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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


### Flippy Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-race/id1434562378)

Experience thrilling high-speed water races on a jet ski. Navigate obstacles, collect coins, and perform aerial spins for speed boosts. Complete missions to unlock new vehicles and enjoy the ultimate racing adventure.

**Highlights:** High-speed water racing, Obstacle avoidance, Coin collection, Jet ski spin boost, Ramp air-time, Mission completion, Unlockable vehicles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ducky | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3350 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7600 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Ability to turn off WiFi to avoid ads
- 🚀 Quick races that are great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Repetitive track designs and gameplay
- 💰 Expensive boats and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases being lost
- Inconsistent behavior of the Crocodile boat
- Invisible obstacles causing crashes
- Freezing and lagging during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More track variety and challenges
- Ability to race against friends
- Meaningful uses for coins beyond upgrades
- Improved boat performance and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riptide GP2 free?

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

### Is Flippy Race free?

Flippy Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Flippy Race?

Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Flippy Race averages 4.7 from 175K ratings.

### Do Riptide GP2 or Flippy Race have ads?

Both Riptide GP2 and Flippy Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Flippy Race?

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Flippy Race every 4 months. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flippy Race on September 26, 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.*