# True Surf vs Skate Space

The clearest difference is rating: Skate Space at 4.7 against True Surf's 3.9. Skate Space also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 61%) and ratings volume (29K vs 3.5K). True Surf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Surf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Skate Space sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skate Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skate Space has 29K 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 74% of Skate Space's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Surf | Skate Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-space/id1466582074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | #166 |
| Size | 211 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [DRSV, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894887152) |

## What reviewers say

### True Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the most authentic surfing simulation with realistic physics and live weather forecasts from Surfline. Master real-time controls, travel to world-famous breaks, and compete in WSL events. Evolve your surfer, build your gear, and chase the perfect wave.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Live Surfline weather forecasts, World-famous surf breaks, Real-time touch controls, Character progression and customization, Board quiver management, Live WSL competitions

**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


### Skate Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-space/id1466582074)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of skateboarding in a virtual world. Customize your avatar and skate parks, perform tricks, and compete with others online. Enjoy battles, missions, and create video parts of your best moves.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online battles, Avatar and fashion customization, Custom park creation, Trick list configuration, Score missions, Video part creation

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AMUSEMENT PARK | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD REMOVE | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| X 50 | $3.99 | one-time |
| COIN 600 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X 100 | $6.99 | one-time |
| COIN 1500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| COIN 1200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| COIN 1800 | $17.99 | one-time |
| X 300 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Immersive gameplay
- 💡 Ability to create custom parks
- 👍 Variety of tricks and customization
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🤔 Unbalanced online competitions
- 🤔 Limited object placement in park editor

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible seams in transitions
- Sudden character freezes and crashes
- Negative coin balances
- Disappearing custom parks
- Unresponsive controls in park editor

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Improved park editor controls
- Expanded trick list


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Surf free?

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

### Is Skate Space free?

Skate Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Surf or Skate Space?

Skate Space is rated higher. True Surf averages 3.9 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Skate Space averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do True Surf or Skate Space have ads?

Skate Space shows ads; True Surf does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Surf or Skate Space?

True Surf ships an update fortnightly, and Skate Space fortnightly. Most recently, True Surf was updated on October 25, 2026 and Skate Space on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, True Surf or Skate Space?

True Surf currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Skate Space at #166. 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.*