Comparison

Hyperburner 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

Hyperburner

Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.

Highlights
  • High-speed space flying
  • Responsive free-steering controls
  • Seven unique zones with five stages each
  • Endless-mode leaderboards
  • Unlockable new ships
  • Instant respawns
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Hyperburner is a high-speed space flier set in a distant colonial solar system. Take your ship through increasingly dangerous courses, unlocking endless-mode leaderboards as you go. Built for mobile with smooth and responsive free-steering, playable in portrait or landscape. Pocketgamer Gold Award: "From the amazing aesthetic to the perfect controls, everything about the game hums with the sort of quality that makes every second you spend with the game a joy" - Fast-paced gameplay, instant respawns. - Master seven unique zones each with five challenging stages. - Test your skills against a list of high-speed endless-mode goals. - Unlock new ships as you progress. "It really nails the feeling of being in control of an escaping spaceship in a sci-fi movie" - Touch Arcaade

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
Read full description

"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

Hyperburner4 screens
Riptide GP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Riptide GP at every 11 months against Hyperburner's every 55 months. Riptide GP also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#26 vs #118). Hyperburner's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Hyperburner costs $2.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 822 and 827 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, Riptide GP every 11 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hyperburner versus Riptide GP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperburnerRiptide GP
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.5 (822 ratings)4.7 (827 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better82.6% of reviews
Number of ratings822827 — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#118#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB95 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBad Potion PTY LTDVector Unit

Customer experience

Hyperburner

All ratings822 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.3%

Riptide GP

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

User reviews

Hyperburner

From 822 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Simple but addictive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
  • 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
  • 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
  • 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort

Riptide GP

From 827 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

Hyperburner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches in later levels or endless mode
  • Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and zones to explore
  • Additional ships or customization options
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features
  • Difficulty settings or progression system
  • Support for VR or motion controls

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

Hyperburner

No in-app purchases

None

Riptide GP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyperburner free?
Hyperburner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riptide GP free?
Riptide GP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hyperburner or Riptide GP?
Riptide GP is rated higher. Hyperburner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Riptide GP averages 4.7 from 827 ratings.
Do Hyperburner or Riptide GP have ads?
Neither Hyperburner nor Riptide GP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperburner or Riptide GP?
Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, and Riptide GP every 11 months. Most recently, Hyperburner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Riptide GP on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hyperburner or Riptide GP?
Hyperburner currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and Riptide GP at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons