Comparison

Heroki ™ vs Riptide GP

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

Head to head
About

Heroki ™

Embark on a thrilling action-adventure across stunning sky-islands. Master wind-based abilities to fly, fight, and solve puzzles in a whimsical world threatened by a villain. Explore diverse environments, befriend characters, and uncover hidden treasures.

Highlights
  • Master wind for flight, freefall, and combat
  • Explore four stunning 3D worlds
  • Solve puzzles using wind abilities
  • Collect power-ups and hidden treasures
  • Engage in mini-games and side-quests
  • Console-like graphics with 60FPS performance
Features
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** App Store Editor's Choice and Best of 2015 Game Winner ** CLEAR THE SKIES FOR A NEW HERO! The peaceful sky village of Levantia is in danger! The dastardly Dr. N. Forchin and his accomplice, Vapor, have stolen the Emerix - a powerful amulet and all hope may be lost! Created by Picomy. Originally published by SEGA in 2015. “Perhaps the best looking game on iOS” – (The Guardian, roundup) “An incredibly well polished, charming adventure game. If you’re looking for a great premium App, look to further.” (Indie Gamers – 9/10) “Absolutely Stunning” – (Next-Gen Gaming Blog – 10/10) Fly into a beautiful action adventure and save a whimsical world full of flight and fantasy. Master the wind to fly, freefall, dash and bash your way across beautiful 3D rendered sky-islands, jungles, seas and deserts. A FANTASTIC TOUCHSCREEN HERO • Fly, freefall and fight, with the help of the wind and a propeller • Walk and explore when on land • Push, pick-up and throw objects • Master new skills such as powerful Dash and Bash attacks or use the power of Wind to solve puzzles • Spawn many Power-ups such as a Shield, Hourglass, Aeroblade and more • Find hidden treasures and collect many items • Multiple control schemes including intuitive Flow-motion controls FEATURES • 10+ hours of deep gameplay • Explore four stunning worlds • Meet and befriend a cast of friendly characters • Face dozens of unique enemies and prepare for an epic boss battle • Discover a host of islands within your village to play mini-games and side-quests to earn special rewards • Game Center Achievements • 60FPS performance with beautiful console-like graphics • iCloud saving RECOMMENDED HARDWARE • iPhone 4S and newer models • iPad 2, iPad Mini and newer models • iPod Touch 5th Generation

About

Riptide GP

Experience high-speed, illicit hydrojet racing with death-defying stunts and intense competition. Race through dynamic environments, upgrade your vehicles, and battle opponents worldwide in this action-arcade water racer.

Highlights
  • Thrill-ride race tracks with shortcuts and obstacles
  • Deep career mode with upgrades and customization
  • 8-player online multiplayer matches
  • Ghost-racing challenge mode
  • Transforming hydrojet vehicles
  • Dynamic water physics and effects
Features
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"App Store Best of 2016"! Experience the future of illicit hydrojet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, dodge cops through public waterways, and boost at breakneck speeds across surging waves. You are a hydrojet rider, framed and cast out from the Riptide GP league, forced to race illegally through city waterways, flooded ruins, and churning factory machinery in an effort to reclaim your reputation and your title. Play through the single player career to unlock new vehicles, playable characters, and customization features as you take down bosses and build your crew. Then, take your skills online for the ultimate test as you battle opponents around the world in 8-player online matches. Challenge your friends for leaderboard supremacy in the ghost-racing challenge mode. Featuring thrill-ride race tracks packed with shortcuts, secrets, and interactive obstacles, Riptide GP: Renegade is the action-arcade water racer for a new generation. "Riptide GP Renegade delivers one of the best arcade racing experiences on iOS whether it’s on land, air, or sea making it a must have. " - AppleNApps (4.5/5) "Riptide GP Renegade is a really fast, fun, and robust racing game." - 148 Apps (4.5/5) • • FEATURES • Thrill-Ride Environments - Blast across floating factory platforms, brave hurricane-strength waves, and infiltrate a military base in the midst of battle. Every race track is packed with interactive set pieces, dynamic obstacles and secret shortcuts. • Deep Career Mode - Battle your way through a variety of races and boss fights to reach the top of the underground hydro jet racing circuit. Earn cash and experience to upgrade and customize your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance. • Online Multiplayer - Compete online in thrilling 8 player matchups against the best players from around the world. • Challenge Mode - Take command of the leaderboards and test your skills against ghost recordings of your friends' best performances. • Transforming Vehicles - Collect and upgrade a garage full of blisteringly fast hydro jets that transform while you ride them. Win money to upgrade and customize each one. • State of the Art Water Racing - Riptide GP: Renegade brings dynamic water racing to a new level of excitement with breathtaking water physics, splash-tastic spray effects, and more! Every race is different because the surface you race on is always changing. • GameCenter and iCloud - Compete with your Game Center friends on leaderboards and unlock challenging achievements. Plus keep your game going from device to device with iCloud data syncing. • • CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you encounter a problem running the game, please visit: www.vectorunit.com/support Be sure to include the device you're using, OS version, and a detailed description of your problem. • • 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 Twitter @vectorunit Follow us on Google+ at www.vectorunit.com/+ Visit our web page at www.vectorunit.com

Screenshots

Heroki ™4 screens
Riptide GP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Riptide GP at 4.7 against Heroki ™'s 3.3. Riptide GP also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%) and ratings volume (827 vs 21). Heroki ™'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Heroki ™ costs $4.99 and Riptide GP $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Riptide GP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP has 827 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Heroki ™'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Riptide GP's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Heroki ™ versus Riptide GP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeroki ™Riptide GP
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.3 (21 ratings)4.7 (827 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21827 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#31 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB95 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPICOMYVector Unit

Customer experience

Heroki ™

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative31.6%

Riptide GP

All ratings827 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%

Bugs and requests

Heroki ™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Riptide GP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Progression blockers in the career mode
  • Inconsistent touch controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options for vehicles
  • Implement a practice mode for stunts
  • Introduce a free-roam mode to explore the environments
  • Add support for more controllers and input methods

In-app purchases

None

Heroki ™

No in-app purchases

None

Riptide GP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heroki ™ free?
Heroki ™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riptide GP free?
Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heroki ™ or Riptide GP?
Riptide GP is rated higher. Heroki ™ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Riptide GP averages 4.7 from 827 ratings.
Do Heroki ™ or Riptide GP have ads?
Neither Heroki ™ nor Riptide GP shows ads.

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