Comparison

Rush Rally 2 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

Rush Rally 2

Experience console-quality rally racing on your mobile with realistic simulations and diverse tracks. Compete in championships, customize cars, and race against friends or in real-time multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Authentic rally simulation
  • Race in all conditions (day/night, rain/snow)
  • 7 countries, 72 unique stages
  • Championship and Rally Cross modes
  • Car customization and tuning
  • Multiplayer and ghost racing
  • Skill game modes
Features
Currently charting
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5 / 5 - Touch Arcade - "Easily one of the best racing games on mobile" 9 / 10 - Pocket Gamer - "You should grab this as soon as you get the chance" 9 / 10 - Multiplayer.it - "Undoubtedly the best rally game on mobile" --- International mobile game awards (IMGA) game of the year award Nominee --- Race the most authentic rally simulation on your mobile all at an astounding 60fps, this is console quality racing on your mobile! RACE IN ALL CONDITIONS OVER LOADS OF TRACKS! Race at night or day in rain or snow! Rally through 7 Countries, over 72 unique stages each with different surface types including snow, gravel, tarmac and dirt! WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP RACING! Authentic Rally Championship and Rally Cross game modes. Compete in a full championship on A-B stages or go metal-to-metal with other cars in Rally Cross. CUSTOMISE YOUR RIDE! A garage full of cars waiting to be driven and tuned. The best car dynamics model to date on a mobile platform from over 10 years experience on games such as MotoGP, Formula1, Split-Second, Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing and many more! COMPETE WITH FRIENDS, MULTIPLAYER AND OFFLINE! Connect to Facebook or Game Center, race against your friends ghosts at any time you like or compete in the world rankings with real-time multiplayer! EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF OUR SKILL GAME MODES! Feel the rush by taking on a selection of our mini games, race through roadworks, dodge missiles and even pull trailers. OPTIMISED FOR TOUCH! A control system designed specifically for touch devices mean racing becomes more fun and consistent, with the ability to scale, move and swap buttons to suit your needs. TILT SUPPORT! Don't like touch, you can still use tilt or a controller! MFI SUPPORTED Full MFi controller support for those who want to push their skills that little bit further! DEVELOP INDIE SHOWCASE FINALIST 2014 Short listed by a panel of games industry experts in the Develop Indie showcase awards 2014. FAST REALISTIC RALLY RACING AT ITS BEST! VISIT THE FAN PAGE: http://www.rush-rally.com -- This app has NO in-app purchases and NO adverts -- -- 60fps is only possible on top end devices due to graphical limitations --

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

Rush Rally 24 screens
Riptide GP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rush Rally 2 at every 6 weeks against Riptide GP's every 11 months. Rush Rally 2 also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Riptide GP's advantage is ratings volume (829 vs 87) and review sentiment (83% vs 74%). On rating, 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

Rush Rally 2 costs $0.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riptide GP has 829 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Rush Rally 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Riptide GP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rush Rally 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Riptide GP every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rush Rally 2 versus Riptide GP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRush Rally 2Riptide GP
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (87 ratings)4.7 (829 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87829 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#96#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB95 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrownmonster LimitedVector Unit

Customer experience

Rush Rally 2

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative17.2%

Riptide GP

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

User reviews

Rush Rally 2

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚀 No pay-to-win
  • 👍 Super fun
  • 🚀 Realistic graphics
  • 🚀 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cars are super hard to control, oversteer and spin out
  • 🐛 Game crashes on certain tracks
  • 🐛 Steering issues, feels like shopping carts
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Buggy with certain controllers

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

Rush Rally 2

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on USA rally
  • Crashes on trailer challenge completion
  • Steering button gets stuck
  • Game freezes on launch after update
  • No sound on iPhone 7 Plus
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  • Game crashes when trying to complete gate challenge in Crabman Cup

Requested features

12 requests
  • Free roam mode
  • More cars (e.g. Impreza, Evo, GTO, Quattro, Stratos)
  • Ability to choose between auto and manual transmission
  • Larger shift indicator
  • Practice mode
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  • More tracks and longer stages
  • Pikes Peak stage
  • Reverse/mirrored track mode
  • Ability to reset progress
  • Improved co-driver voice
  • Full screen support for iPhone X
  • Multiplayer improvements

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

Rush Rally 2

No in-app purchases

None

Riptide GP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rush Rally 2 free?
Rush Rally 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riptide GP free?
Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rush Rally 2 or Riptide GP?
Riptide GP is rated higher. Rush Rally 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Riptide GP averages 4.7 from 829 ratings.
Do Rush Rally 2 or Riptide GP have ads?
Neither Rush Rally 2 nor Riptide GP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rush Rally 2 or Riptide GP?
Rush Rally 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Riptide GP every 11 months. Most recently, Rush Rally 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Riptide GP on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rush Rally 2 or Riptide GP?
Rush Rally 2 currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Riptide GP at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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