# Skate Tricks vs CompEngine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CompEngine at none against Skate Tricks's 5. CompEngine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Skate Tricks's advantage is ratings volume (561 vs 25). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skate Tricks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CompEngine asks for nothing beyond the download.

CompEngine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skate Tricks has 561 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Skate Tricks's written reviews are positive against 100% of CompEngine's.

Skate Tricks ships an update fortnightly, CompEngine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skate Tricks | CompEngine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-tricks-learn-and-ride/id1478881964/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compengine/id1636980535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **561** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maxime Tant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478760033) | [CompEngine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636980537) |

## What reviewers say

### Skate Tricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-tricks-learn-and-ride/id1478881964)

Master skateboarding with step-by-step tutorials, discover skateparks worldwide, and engage in fun challenges and games. Track your progress, unlock achievements, and improve your skills from beginner to advanced.

**Highlights:** 100+ step-by-step trick tutorials, Global skatepark and spot finder, Daily trick challenges, Game of S.K.A.T.E. battles, Random trick combination dice, Progression tracking and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Skate Tricks Special offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Skate Tricks Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Skate Tricks Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skate Tricks | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for learning tricks
- 💡 Useful for beginners and intermediate skaters
- 🤖 Guided trick tutorials
- 🎮 Fun game-like features (dice, journey)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some videos/links not working
- 💰 Paywall for full access
- 🎨 Subpar design and layout
- 📝 Poor writing/translation quality
- 🔍 Limited trick selection, especially for advanced users

**Reported bugs**

- White screen when accessing trick lists
- Recurring same tricks on dice roll
- Contrast issues making text hard to read

**Requested features**

- Add more tricks, especially easier/intermediate ones
- Improve visual aids like step-by-step animations
- Expand free content, reduce paywall restrictions
- Enhance organization and navigation
- Improve responsiveness and reduce bugs


### CompEngine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compengine/id1636980535)

This app fosters a competitive environment for users to connect and improve their skills. It aims to be a place where achievements are recognized and new friendships can form, regardless of prior experience.

**Highlights:** Competitive platform, Skill improvement, Community building, Friendship creation, Success celebration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skate Tricks free?

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

### Is CompEngine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skate Tricks or CompEngine?

CompEngine is rated higher. Skate Tricks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while CompEngine averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do Skate Tricks or CompEngine have ads?

Skate Tricks shows ads; CompEngine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skate Tricks or CompEngine?

Skate Tricks ships an update fortnightly, and CompEngine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skate Tricks was updated on September 21, 2026 and CompEngine on September 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.*