Comparison

CompEngine vs Skaters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CompEngine

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
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We built the Engine to have fun and give everyone a chance to compete. Help us create a spot where success is celebrated and friendships are made. Whether you've cut your teeth off the grid or in the parks, we can all help each other level up.

About

Skaters

This app is a community platform for skateboarders of all levels. It offers tools for practicing, improving, and connecting with others through video sharing, tutorials, and a spot finder. Users can analyze tricks, get advice, and discover new skate locations.

Highlights
  • Video posting and frame-by-frame analysis
  • Trick tutorials and detailed guides
  • Question & Advice forum with AI support
  • Skate spot and shop map
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Trick evaluation and comments
Features
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Skaters is a free community app created for skateboarders. From beginners who have just started skateboarding to advanced skaters aiming for a higher level, Skaters is a skateboard-focused service where you can enjoy practicing, improving, and connecting with others. Experience unique features designed specifically for skaters, including videos, How to content, Question & Advice, and maps. ■ Main Features of Skaters 【Video Posting】 Post clipped videos up to 45 seconds long. You can closely review your footage in sync with scrolling, allowing you to analyze tricks frame by frame and replay key moments repeatedly. Watch other skaters’ movements for inspiration or review your own practice videos to track your progress. With follow, comment, and message features, you can easily connect with other skaters. 【How to】 Learn detailed explanations for each trick, including timing, body positioning, and key points to focus on. From your first make to achieving your ideal style, Skaters supports your progression. 【Question & Advice】 Post skateboarding-related questions or concerns and exchange information with other skaters. You can also receive advice powered by AI. 【Map】 Find nearby skate spots and skate shops. Each spot includes features that allow skaters to connect and interact. 【Comparison (Side-by-Side Viewing)】 Compare your video with another video side by side using frame-by-frame playback. 【Trick Evaluation】 Instead of simple “likes,” you can evaluate individual tricks. Share not only successful makes, but also the style and appeal of each trick. 【Comments】 Leave comments on posted videos to share advice and exchange information. 【Search】 Search by trick name or username. Easily find tricks you are practicing or skaters you are interested in. Skaters of all levels—beginner or advanced—can grow while having fun. Enhance your skate life with Skaters. ■ Ticket System (In-App Purchases) Some features can be accessed using “Tickets.” ・Tickets can be purchased via in-app purchases ・Tickets are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase ・Expired tickets are automatically invalidated ・If you delete your account or withdraw from the service, all unused tickets will be invalidated ・Expired tickets cannot be reissued or refunded Due to network conditions, device performance, OS specifications, or external services, some features may not function properly even when tickets are used. In such cases, tickets will not be reissued, compensated, or refunded. ■ Paid Version (Monthly Subscription) ・Access to all How to content ・AI analysis ・Unlimited Question & Advice ・Unlimited comparison with videos stored on your device ・Effects (such as animation) ・Fisheye feature ・Download your own posted videos ・Ad-free experience 【Subscription Management & Auto-Renewal】 Monthly subscriptions renew automatically. You can stop auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To change or cancel your subscription, please go to your Apple ID settings after purchase. 【Payment】 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID via in-app purchase. The monthly fee will be charged once the purchase is confirmed. 【Restoring Purchases】 When changing devices, you can restore your previously purchased paid version for free. Please sign in to the App Store using the same Apple ID used at the time of purchase. ■ Notes In-app purchases are processed through your Apple ID. Cancellations and refunds for the current billing period are not available. Subscriptions must be managed through your Apple ID settings, not within the app. Before using the app, please review the “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Policy.” Terms of Service: https://skaters.cloud/term_of_service Privacy Policy: https://skaters.cloud/privacy_policy ■ Contact & Bug Reports info@skaters.cloud For bug reports or requests, please contact us via the email address above rather than the App Store review section.

Screenshots

CompEngine4 screens
Skaters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CompEngine at none against Skaters's 6. CompEngine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skaters sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CompEngine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CompEngine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CompEngine's written reviews are positive against 75% of Skaters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CompEngine ships an update every 3 weeks, Skaters every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CompEngine versus Skaters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompEngineSkaters
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (25 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB135 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCompEngine, LLCTaiki Koga

Customer experience

CompEngine

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Skaters

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

CompEngine

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Skaters

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.991 Month
One-time5
  • 10-Ticket Pack$0.99
  • 30-Ticket Pack$1.99
  • 50-Ticket Pack$2.99
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  • 100-Ticket Pack$5.99
  • 200-Ticket Pack$10.99

Questions

Is CompEngine free?
CompEngine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skaters free?
Skaters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CompEngine or Skaters?
CompEngine is rated higher. CompEngine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Skaters averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do CompEngine or Skaters have ads?
Skaters shows ads; CompEngine does not.
Which is updated more often, CompEngine or Skaters?
CompEngine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skaters every 4 weeks. Most recently, CompEngine was updated on October 12, 2026 and Skaters on October 10, 2026.

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