# Riptide GP2 vs Offroad Unchained

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Riptide GP2 at 91% against Offroad Unchained's 47%. Riptide GP2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). Offroad Unchained's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Riptide GP2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Offroad Unchained sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Riptide GP2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 47% of Offroad Unchained's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP2 | Offroad Unchained |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offroad-unchained/id1575499681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [Red Bull](https://appshunter.io/developer/319400189) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP2

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### Offroad Unchained

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offroad-unchained/id1575499681)

Compete in real-time multiplayer PvP races off the road, drifting through mud, snow, and gravel. Customize and upgrade your offroad vehicles to dominate leagues and learn from Red Bull athletes. Join teams and build your offroad legacy.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer PvP races, Offroad drifting and jumping, Vehicle customization and upgrades, Join teams and make friends, Compete in leagues, Learn from Red Bull athletes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pass Weekly Subscription | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Pass Monthly Subscription | $13.49 | per month |
| Pocketful of gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack of Import Parts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Progression Pack - C Uncommon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progression Pack - B Uncommon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack of Currencies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack of Everything | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progression Pack - D Uncommon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progression Pack - A Uncommon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Quick races
- 👍 Offline play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔧 Unresponsive customer support
- 🚫 Cheating/exploits by other players

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues and network errors
- Disappearing chat messages
- Gear/item unlocking bugs
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- New tracks and challenges
- Varied mission/event structure
- Improved team/clan functionality
- Landscape mode support
- Offline progression options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riptide GP2 free?

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

### Is Offroad Unchained free?

Offroad Unchained is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Offroad Unchained?

Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Offroad Unchained averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Riptide GP2 or Offroad Unchained have ads?

Both Riptide GP2 and Offroad Unchained show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Offroad Unchained?

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Offroad Unchained every 2 months. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Offroad Unchained on October 13, 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.*