# Skate Space vs Surf's Up 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf's Up 3D at none against Skate Space's 10. Surf's Up 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Skate Space's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 2) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skate Space sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Surf's Up 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf's Up 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skate Space has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skate Space | Surf's Up 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-space/id1466582074/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfs-up-3d/id1548580932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DRSV, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894887152) | [Groo Gadgets Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155400045) |

## What reviewers say

### Skate Space

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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 (10)**

| 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 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


### Surf's Up 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfs-up-3d/id1548580932)

Experience the thrill of surfing with intuitive controls that let you ride waves quickly. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience designed for quick fun.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Quick gameplay, 3D surfing experience, Casual fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skate Space free?

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

### Is Surf's Up 3D free?

Surf's Up 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Skate Space or Surf's Up 3D?

Surf's Up 3D is rated higher. Skate Space averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Surf's Up 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Skate Space or Surf's Up 3D have ads?

Both Skate Space and Surf's Up 3D show ads.

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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.*