# Moon Surfing vs Rad Trails!

The clearest difference is ads: Moon Surfing at none against Rad Trails!'s shown. Moon Surfing also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 34%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moon Surfing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rad Trails! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rad Trails! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Surfing has 9.8K ratings behind it against 629, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Moon Surfing's written reviews are positive against 34% of Rad Trails!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Moon Surfing ships an update every 4 days, Rad Trails! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Surfing | Rad Trails! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-surfing/id1243455518/reviews) | **[4.6 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-trails/id1435047211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 629 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Schnellmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/566964130) | [Daniel Grönlund](https://appshunter.io/developer/331459387) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Surfing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-surfing/id1243455518)

Ride a solar board across procedurally generated lunar landscapes, from dusty plains to ethereal craters. Explore freely or follow waypoints, with an online server tracking global progress. Experience a unique moon-surfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Solar board moon surfing, Procedurally generated landscapes, Free roam exploration, Waypoint challenges, Online progress tracking, Ethereal topography

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Moon | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌕 Unique moon surfing concept
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric music
- 🕹️ Challenging and strategic gameplay
- 🕰️ Time-based gameplay with paused clock while airborne

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Steering controls can be difficult to master
- 🔓 Limited free content, forced to pay for full game
- 🕰️ Short time limit can be frustrating
- 🌌 Repetitive and limited level variety
- 🛑 Lack of customization options for boards or characters

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Positioning and terrain generation glitches
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Open-world free roam mode without time limits
- Ability to earn points for tricks and upgrades
- More diverse terrain and level designs
- Customization options for boards and characters
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


### Rad Trails!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-trails/id1435047211)

Compete in vibrant, neon-themed motocross races on over 40 tracks across 7 locations. Master realistic physics, perform tricks for boosts, and join teams for online competitions. Challenge yourself in ghost mode or enjoy the catchy soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 40+ tracks in 7 locations, Ghost Mode for personal bests, Realistic 2D motorcycle physics, Team-based online competitions, Perform tricks for speed boosts, Catchy original music

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vibrant colors and aesthetically pleasing visual design
- 😌 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay experience
- 🏔️ Creative hill carving and level design
- 🎮 Fun racing mechanics that pass the time
- ✨ Clean UI and polished presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup and during gameplay
- 🎮 Questionable control mechanics (drag button instead of arrows)
- 📊 Leaderboard cheating issues
- 🔄 Level unlock bugs and progression issues
- 🔇 Missing sound effects for a racing game

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on level load
- Game crashes during race entry
- Loading loop that prevents gameplay
- Stuck on 'Rad Trails' page
- Level unlock failures despite winning races

**Requested features**

- Bike selection and customization options
- Sound effects and improved audio design
- Mission system and progression goals
- Bike upgrade mechanics
- Arrow-based controls instead of drag mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Surfing free?

Moon Surfing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rad Trails! free?

Rad Trails! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moon Surfing or Rad Trails!?

Rad Trails! is rated higher. Moon Surfing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Rad Trails! averages 4.6 from 629 ratings.

### Do Moon Surfing or Rad Trails! have ads?

Rad Trails! shows ads; Moon Surfing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Surfing or Rad Trails!?

Moon Surfing ships an update every 4 days, and Rad Trails! every 2 months. Most recently, Moon Surfing was updated on November 10, 2026 and Rad Trails! on November 2, 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.*