# Skimboard Hero — Cruise down the beach! > Arcade skimboarding game with hand-drawn graphics and competitive modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Jakob Herlitz.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skimboard-hero/id1480948367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jakob Herlitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480948366) - Category: Games - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.85/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 116 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-12-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skimboard-hero/id1480948367/reviews.md ## What is Skimboard Hero? THE WORLD’S ONLY SKIMBOARDING GAME Skimboard Hero is the world’s first arcade style skimboarding game with 100% hand drawn graphics, combining fast-paced gameplay and quick decision-making with completely seamless movement. Collect sand dollars, treasure chests, and powerups to reach the top! SEAMLESS CONTROLS Traverse the surf with tilt steering, swipe up and down to avoid obstacles, and tap the targets to nail tricks! COMPETITIVE GAMEPLAY Reach the top of the leaderboard or challenge your friends in Versus Mode to become the best on the beach! CUSTOMIZE YOUR LOADOUT Start building your arsenal. You will need a brave skimboarder and a board worthy of the challenge ahead. Collect sand dollars and treasure chests to unlock brand new characters and boards as you progress! DESIGN YOUR OWN SKIMBOARD Express yourself by crafting your very own skimboard with a fully featured designer! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You wake up from a nap on the beach one beautiful day, only to find that all of the friends you came with are gone. You notice something peculiar happening on the beach; floating, spinning sand dollars now dot the endless shore. You can feel an intense vibration at your side— your skimboard! When you bring it to the shore and toss it down to ride, you realize that it now travels endlessly. It is in this moment that you understand your newfound duty. You are a SKIMBOARD HERO. ## Key features - Hand-drawn graphics - Seamless tilt and swipe controls - Collect sand dollars and treasure chests - Unlockable characters and boards - Custom skimboard designer - Leaderboard competition - Versus Mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Curtis | $2.99 | one-time | | Melon | $2.99 | one-time | | Recurve | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skimboard-hero/id1480948367/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Update plz *2023-08-29* Isaac Thomas not ride 4 DB no more plz update, and plz and Linus.cv to the DB team in the update hurry it’s urgent he’s the best and he ride DB board and not other board ### 5/5 — Yea *2021-12-17, version 1.4.0* This game is sick ### 5/5 — Great game *2021-07-17, version 1.4.0* I love everything about the game but one thing I think would be cool to add is when the clams open their mouths you could use them like a ramp and also if you hit a ramp close to a board walk you could go over it ### 5/5 — Swag *2020-12-18, version 1.4.0* This game is very swag. I like. ### 5/5 — This game is so sick🤙🏼 also more tricks? ADD BICK. Customizable characters? *2020-10-25, version 1.4.0* Whenever I’m bored in school I find myself playing this game. Me and my friend both got it and we compete with each other all the time it’s super fun. My friends actual skimboard is in the game but I use a BICK skimboard so I would appreciate it if you would add some of the Bick skimboards to the game. This game is super awesome and it makes me happy. Very much. A lot. Thank you. So much. ### 4/5 — great skimboard game! *2020-08-30* first skimboard game i have seen (looked everywhere) so just for that, 3 stars, i gave it another star because i found myself playing this game a lot trying to get better scores on the leaderboard and saving up for items in the shop. i would give it 5 stars but still seems a bit too buggy to give a 5 out of 5 rating. ### 5/5 — SKIMBOARD GAME *2020-08-28, version 1.4.0* ANAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH YYEYEEESSS FINALY!!!! add a freestyle mode ### 5/5 — this game is lokey hot *2020-07-09, version 1.4.0* this game makes me move it, move it, butt it would be could to customize your own character or something but it would probably come in the next updates. ### 5/5 — Makes me want to skimboard in real life *2020-05-29, version 1.3.2* The app is fun yet challenging so you never get bored! Very creative!!! ### 5/5 — Yeet *2020-05-23, version 1.3.2* Better than phub mobile ## Frequently asked questions about Skimboard Hero ### What is Skimboard Hero? Skimboard Hero is an arcade-style skimboarding game featuring 100% hand-drawn graphics. It combines fast-paced gameplay with intuitive controls, allowing players to collect items, unlock new content, and compete. ### What are the key features of Skimboard Hero? Key features include hand-drawn graphics, seamless tilt steering and swipe controls for navigation, the ability to collect sand dollars and treasure chests to unlock new characters and boards, and a fully-featured skimboard designer for customization. It also offers competitive gameplay through leaderboards and a Versus Mode. ### How does Skimboard Hero make money? The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. Players can buy items or currency to enhance their gameplay experience, such as unlocking new characters or boards faster. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? You can expect fast-paced arcade action with a focus on quick decision-making. The game involves navigating the surf, avoiding obstacles with swipes, and performing tricks by tapping targets. The goal is to progress, collect items, and climb the leaderboards. ### Can I customize my skimboard? Yes, the app features a fully-featured designer that allows you to express yourself by crafting your very own skimboard. You can also unlock new characters and boards as you progress through the game by collecting in-game currency. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.0 — 2020-07-08 Pro Skimboarder Isaac Thomas arrives on the beach! - Brand new Isaac Thomas pro boards available for purchase with sand dollars New 2020 Adrien Raza pro board! ### 1.3.2 — 2020-05-21 - Versus - Plunder mode results in Inbox now show amount you lost or won by - Bug Fixes - fixed opponent Plunder sand dollars counter not resetting to zero after each game - solo runs no longer capped at 500 meters ### 1.3.1 — 2020-05-19 - New versus mode: PLUNDER - Compete to collect the most sand dollars in a fixed distance run - New upbeat versus theme song! - Skim against your friends to an awesome new song - Push Notifications! - Get notified when your friends play you in Versus - Bug fixes - Add correct dates to versus outbox and chronologically sort them - Treasure chest claim menu audio fix - Reset player recovery timer upon death - Trick sand dollar reward counted earlier to be sure reward is credited - Updated app logo to match sand texture ### 1.3.0 — 2020-05-18 - New versus mode: PLUNDER - Compete to collect the most sand dollars in a fixed distance run - New upbeat versus theme song! - Skim against your friends to an awesome new song - Push Notifications! - Get notified when your friends play you in Versus - Bug fixes - Add correct dates to versus outbox and chronologically sort them - Treasure chest claim menu audio fix - Reset player recovery timer upon death - Trick sand dollar reward counted earlier to be sure reward is credited - Updated app logo to match sand texture ### 1.2.0 — 2020-05-05 - Versus Mode! - Challenge your friends! - Compete to see who can skim the farthest - Earn bonus sand dollars for playing with friends - Track your lifetime wins - Treasure chests have improved loot! - Tricks have a higher sand dollar yield! - Bug Fixes - Wakeboard rope sorting layer fixed - Chest reward glitch awarding 2x sand dollars removed ## Apps similar to Skimboard Hero | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Run N Evolve](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-n-evolve/id6443763923) | — | Free | Games | | [Magazine Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magazine-run/id1583217094) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Pocket Surf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-surf/id6446802113) | 4.8 (19) | Free | Games | | [Flick Champions Extreme Sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-champions-extreme-sports/id1343784282) | 4.6 (14) | $3.99 | Games | | [Infinite Surf - GameClub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-surf-gameclub/id552770857) | 3.9 (23) | Free | Games | | [Wakeboard!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeboard/id1562807969) | 2.2 (17) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*