# HALFPIPE. vs Skater Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HALFPIPE. at none against Skater Mobile's 1. HALFPIPE. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Skater Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (458 vs 148). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skater Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HALFPIPE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HALFPIPE. against 4.8 for Skater Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 458 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of HALFPIPE.'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Skater Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HALFPIPE. | Skater Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690/reviews) | **[4.8 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skater-mobile/id6517356544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Leaked Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/826062062) | [Oliver Eriksson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023540259) |

## 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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🕹️ Retro arcade feel
- ✨ Addictive nature
- 🎮 Good for passing time
- 💯 Simple and easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Ads are intrusive
- 🥱 Gets boring quickly
- 🤔 Lacks depth and variety

**Reported bugs**

- One selection option on opening screen doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add BMX rider
- More levels or achievements
- More parks
- More tricks
- Better customization options


### Skater Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skater-mobile/id6517356544)

Experience realistic skateboarding with intuitive controls and a first-person perspective. Perform endless trick combinations and combos in authentic street spots and skateparks. Master flips, spins, grinds, and slides in a game designed by a long-time skater.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Endless trick combinations, Realistic skateboard animations, POV First Person Skateboarding mode, 16 unique skateboarding levels, Handcrafted skate spots

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads + Carlsbad | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay and controls
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive physics
- 💎 Realistic and fun skateboarding experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing and clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Maps/levels are too short
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Lack of ability to continue/loop levels

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck in certain states (manual, air)
- Inconsistent flip trick animations
- Crash when trying to rate the game

**Requested features**

- Ability to flip out of grinds
- More maps/levels with increased variety
- Character customization options
- Alternative camera views (e.g., third-person)
- Trick progression system or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HALFPIPE. free?

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

### Is Skater Mobile free?

Skater Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HALFPIPE. or Skater Mobile?

Skater Mobile is rated higher. HALFPIPE. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Skater Mobile averages 4.8 from 458 ratings.

### Do HALFPIPE. or Skater Mobile have ads?

Skater Mobile shows ads; HALFPIPE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, HALFPIPE. or Skater Mobile?

HALFPIPE. ships an update every 3 days, and Skater Mobile every 3 days. Most recently, HALFPIPE. was updated on October 21, 2026 and Skater Mobile on October 21, 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.*