Comparison

Axe Climber vs Rad Trails!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Axe Climber

Embark on a challenging climbing adventure across treacherous mountains filled with hazards. Test your skills in this addictive game where only a select few can reach the final level. Master the controls to overcome obstacles and ascend to new heights.

Highlights
  • Challenging mountain climbs
  • Spikes, volcanoes, and eagles
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Addictive gameplay
  • No ads (with subscription)
  • VIP skins (with subscription)
  • Super shield (with subscription)
Features
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Get ready to face the toughest mountains full of spikes, volcanoes and eagles! Only 2% of players reached the last level! Easy to learn but hard to master, Axe climber is super addicting! CONTACT : Please feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com if you encounter any problem regarding this app. ------------------------------- Subscription Terms Here is the subscription period available in our game: Weekly subscription for $7.99 after a 3-day free trial The offer unlocks the following features: - No more ads - VIP skins - Super shield - Double earnings End of trial and subscription renewal: The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase The subscription is renewed automatically unless you turn it off 24 hours before the end of the current period The subscription automatically renews for the same duration as the original offer the users subscribed to (weekly, monthly or yearly) Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Cancelling a trial or a subscription: If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 If you have any question, feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com Privacy policy and Terms of use: http://www.greenpandagames.com/en/privacy_policy Link to Subscription terms : http://www.greenpandagames.com/en/terms_AC

About

Rad Trails!

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
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Experience the most colourful and captivating bike racing game with neon-themed visuals, perfect for motocross fans and casual gamers alike. Rad Trails features: More than 40 tracks in 7 different locations Race individually or competitively in many different tracks with progressive difficulty. More and more new tracks and locations will be added in future updates. Ghost Mode If you think you are the best racer, race against yourself to see if you can beat your own best score. Awesome Physics In addition to the compelling visuals, Rad Trails also takes in-game physics very seriously to make the game as realistic as possible. As a result, enjoy one of the best motorcycle physics in any 2D scrolling motocross game. Join a Team for Online Competitions Find fellow players to form a team to participate in social competitive events! Trick and Treat Perform various tricks such as wheelie, front flip and back flip during the race to earn temporary speed boosts which can be the difference between winning and losing. Catchy Rad Music Get jammin' with many originally composed music, one for each island. More neon-themed goodness is coming in the future! Official Page: http://radtrails.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Rad-Trails-256608831651193/

Screenshots

Axe Climber2 screens
Rad Trails!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Axe Climber at 57K against Rad Trails!'s 575. Axe Climber also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Axe Climber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Rad Trails! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Axe Climber holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axe Climber has 57K ratings behind it against 575, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Axe Climber's written reviews are positive against 34% of Rad Trails!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axe Climber ships an update monthly, Rad Trails! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Axe Climber versus Rad Trails!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxe ClimberRad Trails!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (57K ratings) — better4.6 (575 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings57K — better575
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB49 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMADFATCATDaniel Grönlund

Customer experience

Axe Climber

All ratings57,142 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative45.8%

Rad Trails!

All ratings575 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

Axe Climber

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 💎 Good variety of characters to unlock

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive number of ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after unlocking all characters

Rad Trails!

From 575 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Axe Climber

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Icicles falling after leaving the danger zone
  • Freeze/crash issues when watching ads
  • Gem collection not working as intended

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels and obstacles
  • Ability to customize characters and axes
  • Offline mode with no ads

Rad Trails!

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Bike doesn't drop at level start before crash
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 15
  • Tutorial crashes preventing progression

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Better leaderboard anti-cheat system

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Axe Climber

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Membership3 Days trial$7.997 Days
1 purchases

Rad Trails!

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels$3.99

Questions

Is Axe Climber free?
Axe Climber 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, Axe Climber or Rad Trails!?
Axe Climber is rated higher. Axe Climber averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Rad Trails! averages 4.6 from 575 ratings.
Do Axe Climber or Rad Trails! have ads?
Both Axe Climber and Rad Trails! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Axe Climber or Rad Trails!?
Axe Climber ships an update monthly, and Rad Trails! every 2 months. Most recently, Axe Climber was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rad Trails! on October 16, 2026.

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