# Riptide GP2 vs Asphalt Xtreme

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Riptide GP2 | Asphalt Xtreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp2/id662569685/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asphalt-xtreme/id1590574622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Riptide GP2

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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


### Asphalt Xtreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asphalt-xtreme/id1590574622)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*