Comparison

Ski Jump vs Hot Slide

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

Head to head
About

Ski Jump

Experience the thrill of ski jumping with this classic game. Time your jumps perfectly, use tilt controls for maximum lift, and aim for the best landing. Compete globally with friends and challenge your own records.

Highlights
  • Global High Scores
  • 2 Game Modes
  • 3 Difficulties
  • Interactive Tutorial
  • 3D Ski Jump Action
  • Tilt Controls
Features
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After many years, the original Ski Jump returns to the App Store. Originally released in 2009, it was Auxbrain, Inc. (then renderpazStudios) first mobile game. "I love this game!!! I have purchased over 150 games so far and this one is one of the best. It is a simple game but can be very challenging to get a great jump. This game is VERY addicting!!" - Customer Review from the US app store "Eines der besten Apps! einfach genial, tolle Steuerung" "One of the best Apps! simply awesome, great controls" - Customer Review from the Austria app store "Best game yet for me on the app store!!! Brilliant love it's simplicity and one more go to get a daily record online feel..." - Customer Review from the UK app store Compete against people around the world at this addicting ski jumping game! Time your jump, then use the tilt controls to maximize lift, and at the last possible moment, lean forward to land. Check out the day's best jumps, then see how many you can beat. Easy to get into, fun and addicting! * Global High Scores! * 2 Game Modes * 3 Difficulties Each * Interactive Tutorial * 3D Ski Jump Action

About

Hot Slide

Engage in thrilling PvP drift-racing against players worldwide. Collect and upgrade a diverse range of vehicles, from muscle cars to SUVs, to dominate solo and team challenges. Master drifting techniques to outmaneuver opponents and climb the global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • PvP drift duels
  • Car collection and upgrades
  • Solo and team challenges
  • Diverse car types
  • Dynamic environments
  • Global league progression
Features
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Drift your way to the world league! Introducing new exciting racing game, where you can test your drifting skill against real people from around the world. Download for free and start drifting now! Collect and upgrade cars, take on solo and team challenges, win in one-on-one duels and get to the top position of world wide league. Would you choose Muscle or Street cars, Super cars or Off-Road SUVs? Pick the best car for every race and leave your opponents in the smoke of your hot slide. • Duels with real opponents • Collection of more than 60 unique cars and more coming • Muscle, Street, Off-Road and Super cars driving physics • Amazing environments, weather effects, shortcuts and boosts • Team and solo challenges • Perfect fast-paced experience Heat up your wheels and become a legend! Hot Slide includes optional auto-renewable RacerPass Subscription: • Subscriber will receive additional rewards for RacerPass feature of the game every week. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. • You will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your subscription period, unless you turn off subscription at least 24 hours prior to beginning of new subscription period. • You can turn off or manage your subscriptions in Apple ID settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use: http://www.tapcheer.com/support/hot-slide/#terms-en Notice: Hot Slide is free to download and play. You can use real money in-app purchases to help your progression in the game. You can disable this feature in your device’s settings. The game is intended for audiences over 13. Some features of the game might need internet connection.

Screenshots

Ski Jump4 screens
Hot Slide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hot Slide at 4.8 against Ski Jump's 4.1. Hot Slide also leads on ratings volume (64K vs 107) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Ski Jump's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hot Slide sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Ski Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hot Slide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hot Slide has 64K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Ski Jump's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hot Slide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ski Jump ships an update monthly, Hot Slide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ski Jump versus Hot Slide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSki JumpHot Slide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (107 ratings)4.8 (64K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10764K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB484 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAuxbrain, Inc.Tapcheer

Customer experience

Ski Jump

All ratings107 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative10.4%

Hot Slide

All ratings64,391 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,929 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.6%

Bugs and requests

Ski Jump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hot Slide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on loading screen
  • Cars getting stuck on walls/terrain
  • Inconsistent car behavior and physics
  • Matchmaking issues, unfair pairings

Requested features

6 requests
  • Offline/practice mode
  • Ability to race against friends
  • More car variety and customization options
  • Improved matchmaking and progression system
  • Adjustable camera angles and controls
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  • Reduced grind/pay-to-win mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Ski Jump

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Hot Slide

Subscriptions1
  • RacerPass$1.997 Days
One-time13
  • Fistful of Gems$1.99
  • Deal 2$1.99
  • One Week RacerPass$2.99
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  • Dejavu Special Deal 2$2.99
  • Horizon Deal B1$2.99
  • Coupe Special Deal 1$3.99
  • Juice It Up Sale 1$4.99
  • Daily Event Deal$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Epic Choice Pack$4.99
  • One-time Starter Deal$4.99
  • Box of Gems$9.99
  • Crate of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Ski Jump free?
Ski Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hot Slide free?
Hot Slide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ski Jump or Hot Slide?
Hot Slide is rated higher. Ski Jump averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Hot Slide averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.
Do Ski Jump or Hot Slide have ads?
Hot Slide shows ads; Ski Jump does not.
Which is updated more often, Ski Jump or Hot Slide?
Ski Jump ships an update monthly, and Hot Slide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ski Jump was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hot Slide on October 27, 2026.

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