# True Surf vs Flip Skater

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Skater at 4.7 against True Surf's 3.9. Flip Skater also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 3.5K) and review sentiment (72% vs 61%). True Surf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Surf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flip Skater sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Skater holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Skater has 65K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of True Surf's written reviews are positive against 72% of Flip Skater's.

True Surf ships an update monthly, Flip Skater every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Surf | Flip Skater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews) | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-skater/id1437417835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### True Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic surfing with advanced physics and graphics across 34 iconic global surf spots. Conquer missions, master controls, and compete in WSL events. Features real-time surf conditions and a variety of boards and apparel.

**Highlights:** Realistic wave physics simulation, 34 iconic global surf spots, Real-time surf conditions, First-person barrel mode, Feat-based mission mode, WSL Championship Tour events, Brand-name surfboards and apparel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Storm (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Frequent Flyer (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Handful of Clams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Clams | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Clams | $28.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Clams | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sea of Clams | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Realistic wave physics and graphics
- 🤙 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Best surfing game on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive controls once learned
- 🌍 Variety of real-world surf spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boards and upgrades
- 🐢 Extremely slow progression and leveling up
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unreliable scoring system
- 🌊 Lack of consistently good waves at many locations
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Waves not generating properly at Surf Ranch
- Progression resets and lost progress
- Inability to travel to desired surf spots

**Requested features**

- First-person camera mode
- Customizable boards and characters
- Competitive multiplayer mode
- Career mode with challenges and sponsorships
- Ability to create and share custom surf spots


### Flip Skater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-skater/id1437417835)

Experience the thrill of skateboarding on a halfpipe, performing spectacular tricks and reaching new heights. Travel the globe to diverse locations, customize your board and character, and compete for the highest scores. This offline game offers endless skateboarding fun.

**Highlights:** Perform amazing tricks, Travel the world, Unlock spectacular boards, Unlock cool characters, Upgrade boards and characters, Offline gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Droid Skateboard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cupcat Board | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Nanning | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players
- 💯 Excellent value for a free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety
- 🤯 Difficult to unlock new content and upgrades
- 😡 Frustrating when the game glitches or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezes and glitches when falling
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
- Issues with the daily prize spin feature

**Requested features**

- More diverse tricks and gameplay modes
- Ability to customize characters and skateboards
- Online multiplayer and leaderboards
- Reduced reliance on in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Surf free?

True Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flip Skater free?

Flip Skater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Surf or Flip Skater?

Flip Skater is rated higher. True Surf averages 3.9 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Flip Skater averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

### Do True Surf or Flip Skater have ads?

Flip Skater shows ads; True Surf does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Surf or Flip Skater?

True Surf ships an update monthly, and Flip Skater every 3 months. Most recently, True Surf was updated on November 5, 2026 and Flip Skater on November 5, 2026.

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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.*