Comparison

Riptide GP2 vs Mad Skills Snocross

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
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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

Mad Skills Snocross

Experience the thrill of snowmobile racing in this intense, physics-based game. Compete on over 100 challenging tracks with customizable sleds and race against players worldwide. Master the controls to become a snocross legend.

Highlights
  • Customizable sleds
  • Realistic snowmobile physics
  • Over 100 snocross tracks
  • Daily Dash races
  • Online multiplayer
  • Unlockable sleds
Features
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Experience the awesome thrill of snowmobile racing with Mad Skills Snocross, an intense racing game for all ages. Mad Skills Snocross features: * Eight customizable sleds, with more on the way * Amazing snowmobile physics * More than 100 challenging snocross tracks * A variety of fun terrain types * Wild Daily Dash races every day * Online play against friends, neighbors, and everyone else Can you build the fastest snowmobile and compete at the highest level of action sports? Pin the throttle when the gate drops and see if you can defeat other riders on powerful snowmobiles over challenging terrain. This physics-based side-scrolling racing game is easy to play but impossible to perfect. Win enough races and you'll unlock faster, better snowmobiles. Climb the racing ladder, earn every sled, and become a snocross legend. Sign in with Apple or Game Center, and your game progress will sync between devices. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES This game permits a user to connect to social networks, therefore players may come into contact with other people when playing this game. Social Networking Service terms may apply. Terms of use can be found at www.turborilla.com/termsofuse. If you do not agree to those terms please do not access and/or play our games or use our services. Collection and use of personal data are subject to Turborilla's Privacy Policy, which can be read here: http://www.turborilla.com/privacy

Screenshots

Riptide GP24 screens
Mad Skills Snocross4 screens

Verdict

The call

Riptide GP2 and Mad Skills Snocross both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mad Skills Snocross's. Mad Skills Snocross's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Mad Skills Snocross sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Mad Skills Snocross. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mad Skills Snocross's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, Mad Skills Snocross fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Riptide GP2 versus Mad Skills Snocross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiptide GP2Mad Skills Snocross
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better4.7 (7K ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K — better7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB339 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperVector UnitTurborilla

Customer experience

Riptide GP2

All ratings7,008 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.5%

Mad Skills Snocross

All ratings6,954 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative28.8%

User reviews

Riptide GP2

From 7.1K 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

Mad Skills Snocross

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • ⛷️ Realistic snowmobile physics
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls
  • 🏆 Competitive racing experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty progressing without paying
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🎮 Inconsistent controls and handling
  • 🏎️ Unbalanced AI difficulty

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

Mad Skills Snocross

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezing during races
  • Loss of throttle control
  • Screen bugs causing control issues
  • Inability to sign in or connect accounts
  • Ads playing during races

Requested features

5 requests
  • Track creator
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More customization options
  • Improved audio quality
  • Ability to transfer progress across 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
10 purchases

Mad Skills Snocross

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Pass3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Small Gold Coin Pack$1.99
  • Ad Removal$1.99
  • Starter Pack 1$4.99
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  • Medium Gold Coin Pack$6.99
  • Ad Removal$6.99
  • Big Starter Pack$6.99
  • Large Gold Coin Pack$9.99
  • Huge Gold Coin Pack$23.99
  • Huge Gold Coin Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Riptide GP2 free?
Riptide GP2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mad Skills Snocross free?
Mad Skills Snocross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Mad Skills Snocross?
Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Mad Skills Snocross averages 4.7 from 7K ratings.
Do Riptide GP2 or Mad Skills Snocross have ads?
Both Riptide GP2 and Mad Skills Snocross show ads.
Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Mad Skills Snocross?
Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Mad Skills Snocross fortnightly. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mad Skills Snocross on October 30, 2026.

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