Comparison

Riptide GP2 vs Asphalt Xtreme

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

Head to head
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

Asphalt Xtreme

Experience extreme off-road racing across diverse global locations. Choose from a variety of powerful vehicles and customize them to dominate. Compete against up to eight players in thrilling free-for-alls and conquer numerous career events and challenges.

Highlights
  • Extreme off-road racing
  • Diverse vehicle selection
  • Global race locations
  • Multiplayer free-for-alls
  • Vehicle customization and upgrades
  • Multiple game modes and challenges
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Charge through canyons, drift across dunes and rocket past your opponents in this extreme off-road racing experience.   Forget everything you know about racing — all you need are your instincts and a fearless desire for speed.   • Unleash the power of a 4x4 monster truck. Feed your passion for fast wheels with a muscle car. Or go wild on the track in an agile buggy, a dirt-loving rally car or an unstoppable truck.   • Go head-to-head with eight-player, simultaneous free-for-alls. You’ll be facing tight competition, so stay on top of your game as you climb the leaderboard!   • Race in a variety of extreme locations from around the globe. Prepare to shred the glaciers of Svalbard, summit the Alps, cut through the jungles of Thailand and much more.    • Need to pump up your motorsport car’s engine power? Feel like decking out your rally racer? There’s an impressive collection of custom setups and upgrades to make every set of wheels unique.   • There are always new obstacles to climb and experiences to try with five game modes, over 300 career events and more than 1,100 mastery challenges.

Screenshots

Riptide GP24 screens
Asphalt Xtreme4 screens

Verdict

The call

Riptide GP2 and Asphalt Xtreme both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 54% of Asphalt Xtreme's. Riptide GP2 also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). Asphalt Xtreme's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Asphalt Xtreme sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Riptide GP2 against 4.7 for Asphalt Xtreme. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 54% of Asphalt Xtreme's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Riptide GP2 versus Asphalt Xtreme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiptide GP2Asphalt Xtreme
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings) — better4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better53.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB1.2 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperVector UnitNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Riptide GP2

All ratings7,008 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.5%

Asphalt Xtreme

All ratings13,179 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

Riptide GP2

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun
  • 👍 Great customization options
  • 👍 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent stunt registration
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new vehicles

Asphalt Xtreme

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive
  • 💸 No microtransactions
  • 🎉 Glad the game is back

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and sync issues
  • 🕹️ Poor controller support
  • 🕰️ Grindy progression
  • 💰 Difficult to upgrade cars
  • 🤖 Unfair AI opponents

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

Asphalt Xtreme

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues with limited time events
  • Game progress/data loss
  • Steering/control issues after updates
  • Compatibility problems on newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve progression system
  • Expand car selection
  • Fix limited time event sync issues
  • Optimize for older devices

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
1 purchases

Asphalt Xtreme

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Riptide GP2 free?
Riptide GP2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Asphalt Xtreme free?
Asphalt Xtreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Asphalt Xtreme?
Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Asphalt Xtreme averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do Riptide GP2 or Asphalt Xtreme have ads?
Riptide GP2 shows ads; Asphalt Xtreme does not.
Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Asphalt Xtreme?
Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Asphalt Xtreme every 2 months. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Asphalt Xtreme on October 21, 2026.

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