# Rad Trails! vs Pocket Surf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Surf at 100% against Rad Trails!'s 34%. Pocket Surf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Rad Trails!'s advantage is ratings volume (575 vs 20). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rad Trails! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket Surf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rad Trails! has 575 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Rad Trails!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Pocket Surf's.

Rad Trails! ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Surf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rad Trails! | Pocket Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rad-trails/id1435047211/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-surf/id6446802113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **575** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Grönlund](https://appshunter.io/developer/331459387) | [Devan Vazquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679163211) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pocket Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-surf/id6446802113)

Experience realistic surfing with intuitive controls and challenging gameplay. Progress from beginner to pro, unlocking new surfers and boards. Enjoy casual or competitive modes with unique waves and tricks.

**Highlights:** Unlockable surfers with unique stats, Variety of surfboards with unique stats, Perform advanced surfing tricks, Casual and competitive game modes, Unique waves varying in speed and size, Missions and achievements for in-game currency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rad Trails! free?

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

### Is Pocket Surf free?

Pocket Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rad Trails! or Pocket Surf?

Pocket Surf is rated higher. Rad Trails! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while Pocket Surf averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Rad Trails! or Pocket Surf have ads?

Rad Trails! shows ads; Pocket Surf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rad Trails! or Pocket Surf?

Rad Trails! ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Surf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rad Trails! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pocket Surf on October 9, 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.*