# Ski Jump vs Hot Slide

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ski Jump | Hot Slide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-jump/id302520818/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-slide/id1332599245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 28 MB | 484 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Auxbrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302520821) | [Tapcheer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332599244) |

## What reviewers say

### Ski Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-jump/id302520818)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hot Slide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-slide/id1332599245)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Racing, #71 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RacerPass | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fistful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deal 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Week RacerPass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dejavu Special Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Horizon Deal B1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coupe Special Deal 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Juice It Up Sale 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Event Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Choice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Starter Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to mod cars
- 👍 Great game layout
- 👍 No ads unless you want free stuff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Pay-to-win aspects
- 🔧 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔧 Matchmaking issues, unbalanced matches

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Offline/practice mode
- Ability to race against friends
- More car variety and customization options
- Improved matchmaking and progression system
- Adjustable camera angles and controls


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*