# HALFPIPE. vs Skate Space

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HALFPIPE. at none against Skate Space's 13. HALFPIPE. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Skate Space's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 145) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skate Space sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. HALFPIPE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HALFPIPE. against 4.7 for Skate Space. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skate Space has 29K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of HALFPIPE.'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Skate Space's.

HALFPIPE. ships an update every 3 days, Skate Space fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HALFPIPE. | Skate Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690/reviews) | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-space/id1466582074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 168 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Leaked Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/826062062) | [DRSV, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894887152) |

## What reviewers say

### HALFPIPE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690)

Experience retro 8-bit skateboarding with intuitive swipe controls for tricks and a bomb mechanic to gain altitude. Test your skills and see if you can become a skateboarding legend.

**Highlights:** 8-bit retro graphics, Swipe controls for tricks, Bomb mechanic for altitude, Skateboarding simulation, Pro-skater challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Skate Space

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

**Currently charting:** #170 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 HALFPIPE. free?

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

### Is Skate Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HALFPIPE. or Skate Space?

HALFPIPE. and Skate Space are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 145 and 29K ratings respectively.

### Do HALFPIPE. or Skate Space have ads?

Skate Space shows ads; HALFPIPE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, HALFPIPE. or Skate Space?

HALFPIPE. ships an update every 3 days, and Skate Space fortnightly. Most recently, HALFPIPE. was updated on June 9, 2026 and Skate Space on September 29, 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.*