# Axe Climber vs Rad Trails!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axe Climber | Rad Trails! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781/reviews)** | [4.6 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-trails/id1435047211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 575 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MADFATCAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/549093534) | [Daniel Grönlund](https://appshunter.io/developer/331459387) |

## What reviewers say

### Axe Climber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and obstacles
- Ability to customize characters and axes
- Offline mode with no ads


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*