# Riptide GP2 vs Downhill Ski

The clearest difference is rating: Riptide GP2 at 4.8 against Downhill Ski's 2.0. Riptide GP2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (7K vs 4). Downhill Ski's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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 Downhill Ski sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Riptide GP2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP2 has 7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, Downhill Ski every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP2 | Downhill Ski |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-ski/id1449476974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 42 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP2

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


### Downhill Ski

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-ski/id1449476974)

Navigate a skier down a challenging track, skillfully avoiding obstacles. Earn a higher score by successfully clearing more hurdles. This sports game offers engaging gameplay for players.

**Highlights:** Steer the skier, Avoid obstacles, Score-based gameplay, Sports game genre

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riptide GP2 free?

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

### Is Downhill Ski free?

Downhill Ski is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Downhill Ski?

Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Downhill Ski averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Riptide GP2 or Downhill Ski have ads?

Both Riptide GP2 and Downhill Ski show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Downhill Ski?

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Downhill Ski every 42 months. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Downhill Ski on October 5, 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.*