Comparison

PAKO 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

PAKO

Experience intense car chases in closed environments with no escape. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards and unlock achievements. Enjoy a slick visual style and adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Change camera views
  • Multiple vehicles
  • 19 diverse locations
  • Online highscore lists
  • PAKO CALYPSE game mode
  • Achievements
  • Adrenaline-pumping soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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PAKO - CAR CHASE SIMULATOR Closed area. No Escape. How long would you last? See how far you can make it on online leaderboards! "It's a simple game, but nails that 'one more go' feeling that high score games thrive on. It also looks and sounds great, with a very slick visual style." (TouchArcade: Game of the Week) "4/5 stars. With a great art style, exciting music, and fun, simple gameplay, PAKO is the most fun you'll have crashing a car." (148apps) !!! iPhone 5 optimized, we don't recommend playing with older devices !!! FEATURES - Change camera view between classic and 3rd person chase cam - Different vehicles in 19 locations: Mall, Suburbia, Cemetery, Highway, Square, Old Town, Desert, Arena, Airport, Beach, Hockey rink, Finland, Trailer park, Launch site, Moon, Rallycross, Lakeside, Forest and Aftermath - Online highscore lists for each map and a combined highscore of all maps - PAKOCALYPSE game mode for hardcore players - Achievements for all locations - Super secret achievements !!! - Adrenaline pumping soundtrack by DKSTR - Quick restart, no waiting - No ads FOLLOW US http://facebook.com/pakoTMG http://twitter.com/treemengames ANY QUESTIONS? support@treemengames.com

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

PAKO4 screens
Riptide GP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Riptide GP at 4.7 against PAKO's 4.2. Riptide GP also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 69%). PAKO's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PAKO costs $1.99 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 455 and 829 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of PAKO's written reviews are positive against 83% of Riptide GP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAKO ships an update monthly, Riptide GP every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PAKO versus Riptide GP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAKORiptide GP
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (455 ratings)4.7 (829 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings455829 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#76 — better#106
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB95 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTree Men GamesVector Unit

Customer experience

PAKO

All ratings455 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews797 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative21.0%

Riptide GP

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

User reviews

PAKO

From 455 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 🚀 Simple but effective
  • 🚀 Worth the money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes/crashes
  • 🐛 Sensitive controls
  • 🐛 One-hit kills
  • 🐛 Limited map size
  • 🐛 Lack of customization

Riptide GP

From 829 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent water physics and gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 👍 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • 👍 Good variety of tracks and environments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with registering stunts
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later races
  • 🐛 Multiplayer connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

PAKO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after long runs
  • Replay shows wrong replay
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Damage system/health bar
  • Ability to choose vehicles
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Sandbox/custom map mode
  • Ability to get out of car
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  • More game modes (e.g. police mode)

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

PAKO

No in-app purchases

None

Riptide GP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAKO free?
PAKO costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riptide GP free?
Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PAKO or Riptide GP?
Riptide GP is rated higher. PAKO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 455 ratings, while Riptide GP averages 4.7 from 829 ratings.
Do PAKO or Riptide GP have ads?
Neither PAKO nor Riptide GP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAKO or Riptide GP?
PAKO ships an update monthly, and Riptide GP every 11 months. Most recently, PAKO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Riptide GP on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, PAKO or Riptide GP?
PAKO currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Riptide GP at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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