Comparison

Riptide GP2 vs Hover Kurt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Riptide GP2

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
Currently charting
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The premier console-quality water-racing game on mobile kicks everything into overdrive, with intense online multi-player races, upgradeable hydro jets and riders, improved graphics, an all-new career mode, and a whole new stunt system with dozens of new tricks! Featuring rocket-powered hydro jets racing around futuristic tracks across a dynamic and interactive water surface, Riptide GP2 delivers a fast, fun, and visually stunning racing experience. From Vector Unit, developers of acclaimed racing games Beach Buggy Racing, Shine Runner, and Hydro Thunder Hurricane! • • GAME FEATURES • • • ONLINE MULTI-PLAYER • Show off your skills and your custom-tuned hydro jet in 4-way online battles with friends and players around the world! • CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS • Race against your friends' best times in the exciting VR Challenge mode. • ALL NEW CAREER MODE • Play through Race, Hot Lap, Elimination, and Freestyle events to earn XP and cash that can be used to upgrade your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance. • ALL NEW WATERCRAFT • Collect 9 powerful new hydro jets, and upgrade their performance and colors to gain an edge on your competition. • ALL NEW STUNT SYSTEM • Unlock and master 25 outrageous new stunts. Wow the crowd, charge your boost and make your competition eat wake. • NEW!! TOTAL CONTROL • Seamlessly supports gamepads, extended gamepads, tilt, and touch-screen controls. • GAME CENTER & iCLOUD ENABLED • Race online, earn achievements and keep your game synced to the cloud with Game Center and iCloud integration. • OPTIMIZED FOR METAL • Full Metal optimization provides enhanced graphics, real time lighting and shadows, and super-smooth frame-rates on A7 and A8 devices (iOS 8 only). • • CUSTOMER SUPPORT • • If you encounter a problem running the game, please email the device you're using, iOS version, and a detailed description of your problem to support@vectorunit.com. We guarantee if we can't fix your problem we'll give you a refund. But we can't help you if you just leave your problem in a review. For support on most common issues please visit: www.vectorunit.com/support • • MORE INFORMATION • • Be the first to hear about updates, download custom images, and interact with the developers! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VectorUnit Follow us on X @vectorunit. Visit our web page at www.vectorunit.com We welcome comments and suggestions for future improvements. If you have a suggestion, or just want to say hi, email us at info@vectorunit.com.

About

Hover Kurt

Navigate challenging landscapes in a hovercraft, facing perils and enemies. Experience fluid gameplay with diverse levels and exciting mission modes triggered by 3D icons. Test your agility and strategy in this thrilling adventure.

Highlights
  • Hovercraft navigation
  • Challenging landscapes
  • Diverse levels
  • Mission modes
  • 3D interactive icons
  • Agility and strategy testing
Features
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Enter the thrilling world of Hover Kurt, a seamless and immersive hovercraft adventure designed for your iOS tablet and phone. Steering a fully equipped hovercraft, you'll navigate through challenging landscapes, harnessing your skills against various perils and enemies. In Hover Kurt, your gaming experience is fluid and straightforward, free from cluttering menus. The game invites you into an explorative joyride across diverse levels, each offering an encounter with distinctive 3D icons that trigger exciting mission modes. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a casual player, you'll find delight in interacting with these elements, each unveiling a unique set of challenges and game mechanics. Test your agility and strategy as you face potential hazards on your journey. From the threat of falling off the precipice into an endless abyss to confronting explosive enemies, every turn holds a new surprise. Each mission ends either with the thrill of victory or the risk of demise and failure, adding a compelling twist of unpredictability. Hover Kurt's gaming experience doesn't end here! We are continuously working on enhancing your adventure with more levels and game modes, promising an ever-evolving gaming journey that will keep you engaged and entertained. We welcome you aboard Hover Kurt, where your skills are tested, strategies challenged, and every ride is a thrilling voyage. Download now and embrace the exhilarating world of hovercraft gaming.

Screenshots

Riptide GP24 screens
Hover Kurt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hover Kurt at none against Riptide GP2's 7. Hover Kurt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Riptide GP2's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 75%) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Riptide GP2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hover Kurt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Riptide GP2 versus Hover Kurt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiptide GP2Hover Kurt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB104 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperVector UnitKurt Dekker

Customer experience

Riptide GP2

All ratings7,008 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.6%

Hover Kurt

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Riptide GP2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ghost mode to race against personal best times
  • Improve online multiplayer connectivity
  • Add difficulty settings

Hover Kurt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Riptide GP2

One-time7
  • Bit of Money$1.99
  • Premium Mode$2.99
  • Stack of Money$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Pile of Money$9.99
  • Serious Money$19.99
  • Mountain of Money$49.99
  • Ultimate Money$99.99
None

Hover Kurt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Riptide GP2 free?
Riptide GP2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hover Kurt free?
Hover Kurt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Riptide GP2 or Hover Kurt have ads?
Riptide GP2 shows ads; Hover Kurt does not.

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