# Rush Rally 2 vs Riptide GP

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rush Rally 2 | Riptide GP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-rally-2/id967812288/reviews) | **[4.7 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **829** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#36** |
| Size | 156 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brownmonster Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/903355996) | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) |

## What reviewers say

### Rush Rally 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-rally-2/id967812288)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Riptide GP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Racing, #192 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Progression blockers in the career mode
- Inconsistent touch controls

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #99 in the App Store charts, and Riptide GP at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*