Comparison

Riptide GP2 vs Rally Horizon

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

Rally Horizon

Experience an open-world racing game with ultra-detailed supercars and extensive customization. Conquer career mode, explore diverse environments, and enjoy offline play with thrilling races and rewards.

Highlights
  • Ultra-detailed supercars
  • Open-world environments
  • 80+ Career Mode levels
  • Customization and tuning
  • Offline play
  • CS Legend Events
Features
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Welcome to the Horizon of Speed! 
Rally Horizon delivers a next-gen open world racing experience — right on your mobile device. Feel the thrill of speed, freedom, and precision driving in a world built for car lovers and speed freaks. Race Like Never Before 
• Push the limits with ultra-detailed supercars, each with unique sound, physics and mod options.
 • Conquer over 80 intense Career Mode levels filled with action-packed races, obstacles and rewards.
 • Enter CS Legend Events and earn powerful new rides — for free! A World Built for Driving 
• Drift through deserts, snow, mud and asphalt across stunning open-world environments. 
• Experience the Festival Zone – a living racing map full of hidden rewards, stunts and surprises. 
• Walk freely in your garage, interact with your customized cars and live the dream. Personalize Your Ride 
• Use new Tuning Systems, Puzzles and Scratch Cards to unlock special upgrades. 
• Go beyond racing — your garage is now your playground. Offline Freedom – Real Racing 
No internet? No problem. Rally Horizon is fully playable offline. Whether you're commuting or chilling, the thrill is always with you. Heads Up!
 Rally Horizon doesn’t support cloud saving. Deleting the game will erase progress and purchases.

Screenshots

Riptide GP24 screens
Rally Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Riptide GP2 at 6.8K against Rally Horizon's 732. Riptide GP2 also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Rally Horizon sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Rally Horizon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP2 has 6.8K ratings behind it against 732, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Riptide GP2's written reviews are positive against 81% of Rally Horizon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, Rally Horizon every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Riptide GP2 versus Rally Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiptide GP2Rally Horizon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better4.7 (732 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better81.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better732
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB906 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperVector UnitHasan Seker

Customer experience

Riptide GP2

All ratings6,790 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.6%

Rally Horizon

All ratings732 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Riptide GP2

From 6.8K 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

Rally Horizon

From 732 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Forza Horizon-like experience
  • 💯 Realistic car handling

Room to improve

  • 🚗 Limited open-world exploration
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

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

Rally Horizon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Incorrect car name spellings
  • Inconsistent pause functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bigger open-world map
  • More car variety
  • Free roam mode
  • Controller support
  • Improved damage modeling

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
12 purchases

Rally Horizon

Subscriptions1
  • G-Pass Membership$1.991 Month
One-time11
  • Eco$0.99
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Tuning Pack$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Premium Card Pack$1.99
  • CS Legends$2.99
  • Roaring Claw$2.99
  • Advantage$4.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • Super$9.99
  • Elite Pack$12.99
  • Mega$19.99

Questions

Is Riptide GP2 free?
Riptide GP2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rally Horizon free?
Rally Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Riptide GP2 or Rally Horizon?
Riptide GP2 is rated higher. Riptide GP2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Rally Horizon averages 4.7 from 732 ratings.
Do Riptide GP2 or Rally Horizon have ads?
Both Riptide GP2 and Rally Horizon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Riptide GP2 or Rally Horizon?
Riptide GP2 ships an update every 2 months, and Rally Horizon every 5 weeks. Most recently, Riptide GP2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rally Horizon on October 3, 2026.

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