# Touchgrind Scooter vs Surf's Up 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf's Up 3D at none against Touchgrind Scooter's 10. Surf's Up 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Touchgrind Scooter's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touchgrind Scooter 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind Scooter has 48K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touchgrind Scooter | Surf's Up 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-scooter/id1540937835/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfs-up-3d/id1548580932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 656 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Groo Gadgets Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155400045) |

## What reviewers say

### Touchgrind Scooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-scooter/id1540937835)

Experience extreme scooter action with revolutionary two-finger controls and realistic physics. Customize your ride, master tricks, and compete globally in various game modes. Unlock new scooters and gear as you prove your dominance.

**Highlights:** Revolutionary two-finger controls, Customizable scooters, Realistic 3D graphics and physics, Various game modes (tricky, freestyle, versus), Unlockable scooters and gear, Global and local ranking system, Personalized player profile

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 x Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard scooter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carnival | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic scooter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harbour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legendary scooter | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Standard | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Epic | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Legendary | $8.99 | one-time |
| City Area 1 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Variety of scooters and customization
- 👍 Great graphics and physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💡 Need more free maps
- 👍 Challenging but frustrating at times
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Scooter disappearing during gameplay
- Tricks not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Progress and scores resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Free roam mode
- More tricks and advanced maneuvers
- Leaderboards for versus mode
- Ability to adjust graphics settings


### 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 Touchgrind Scooter free?

Touchgrind Scooter 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, Touchgrind Scooter or Surf's Up 3D?

Surf's Up 3D is rated higher. Touchgrind Scooter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Surf's Up 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Touchgrind Scooter or Surf's Up 3D have ads?

Both Touchgrind Scooter 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.*