Comparison

PureSkate 1+2 vs PushSB

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

Head to head
About

PureSkate 1+2

Experience a realistic skateboarding simulation that combines the best elements of previous titles. Master intuitive fingerboard controls to perform stylish combos and tricks in a 3D world. Earn your way to unlocking new levels and challenges.

Highlights
  • Realistic skateboarding simulation
  • Intuitive fingerboard controls
  • Dozens of flip, rail, and grab tricks
  • Link tricks with manuals for combos
  • Dozens of goals to accomplish
  • Full 3D skater and world
  • Game Center leaderboards
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Get ready to skate your heart out in the most realistic and intuitive skateboarding simulation ever made! 2011: PureSkate 2015: PureSkate 2 2024: PureSkate 1+2 !!! Millions of downloads, and millions of sessions later, it’s time to take the best of the two and mash 'em together. Never heard of it? No surprise, we’re an indy studio. Made by skaters, for skaters, with a focus on mechanics, stylish combos, all in homage to the great console skate games of the 90’s. Enter PureSkate 1 PLUS 2. PureSkate 1 levels, with PureSkate 2 gameplay. And some bonuses thrown in for fun. Free to play. No bucks, no gouging. An optional one-time purchase forever that allows you to unlock all levels. NOTE - it doesn’t unlock em all at once! You gotta earn that. Oh ya, this is no walk in the sketch park either. But it’s worth it. Natural fingerboard control combined with a rich 3D view of your skater's world creates a fun and addictive skateboarding experience that is the first/second/and now third of it's kind. 'Your fingers are your feet' - watch as you control the skater by pushing, ollieing, and performing kicks, turns, grinds, slides, spins, and more! The control you have will blow you away, and will challenge you to think like a skater to combine big tricks and create killer, clean lines. Features: - Fine control over the skaters feet - Full 3D skater and world - Dozens of flip, rail, and grab tricks - Link tricks together with manuals for sick combos (no reverts, those were just silly) - Build your skills accomplishing dozens of goals (including collect the letters P U R E) - One awesome level to explore and master - Bonus points for gaps - Awesome soundtrack, real sound effects - Game Center leaderboards - Bonus points for gaps -------------- PureSkate is written with passion and care by Orbi Labs, a (very) small independent software studio in Ottawa, Canada. We are supremely eager for your feedback or questions or flames, please let us know what you think! contact@orbilabs.com

About

PushSB

Experience the thrill of skateboarding with intuitive swipe controls to perform a variety of tricks. Explore beautifully designed maps with realistic physics and stunning graphics. Master flip tricks, grinds, and more in this immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Precision swipe controls
  • Perform flip tricks, manuals, grinds
  • Explorable maps with hidden spots
  • Stunning graphics
  • Realistic physics
Features
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Dive into the ultimate skateboarding experience with Push! Master the art of skateboarding with our intuitive precision swipe controls. Perform amazing flip tricks, manuals, power slides, grinds, airs, and so much more with just a swipe of your finger! Key Features: Precision Swipe Controls: Execute a variety of tricks effortlessly with our responsive swipe-based control system. From flip tricks to grinds, experience the thrill of real skateboarding. Explorable Maps: Discover and skate through beautifully designed maps filled with hidden spots and challenges. Each map offers a unique skating experience with endless possibilities. Stunning Graphics: Immerse yourself in high-quality graphics that bring the skateboarding world to life. Enjoy detailed environments and smooth animations that make every trick feel real. Realistic Physics: Experience true-to-life skateboarding physics that make every ollie, kickflip, and grind feel authentic. Upcoming Features: Multiplayer Mode: Challenge your friends and skaters from around the world. Show off your skills and compete for the top spot on the leaderboards. Challenges: Take on various challenges to test your skills and earn rewards. From time trials to trick competitions, there's always something new to conquer. Character Customization: Personalize your skater with a wide range of customization options. Choose from different outfits, skateboards, and accessories to create your unique look. More Maps: Stay tuned for additional maps that will expand your skateboarding playground. Each new map will bring fresh spots and challenges to keep you on your toes. Join the Push community today and start your journey to becoming the ultimate skateboarder!

Screenshots

PureSkate 1+24 screens
PushSB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PureSkate 1+2 at Free against PushSB's $2.99. PushSB's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (96% vs 61%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

PureSkate 1+2 is free to download; PushSB costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushSB holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushSB has 88 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of PureSkate 1+2's written reviews are positive against 96% of PushSB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureSkate 1+2 ships an update every 5 weeks, PushSB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PureSkate 1+2 versus PushSB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureSkate 1+2PushSB
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews96.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings588 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB353 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperOrbi LabsTimothy Misagal

Customer experience

PureSkate 1+2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative32.7%

PushSB

All ratings88 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%

User reviews

PureSkate 1+2

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Intuitive and polished
  • 👍 Realistic skating simulation
  • 👍 Challenging but fun
  • 👍 Great for skate fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Controls can be unresponsive
  • 🐛 Difficult to master tricks
  • 🐛 Graphics could be improved
  • 💰 Full version may be overpriced

PushSB

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic physics and controls
  • ✨ Smooth gameplay and animations
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 🤩 Satisfying trick execution
  • 🎨 Good character customization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
  • ⚠️ Controls can be janky initially
  • 🤔 Menu not intuitive
  • 🔄 Camera settings revert
  • 🐛 Falling through maps/void

Bugs and requests

PureSkate 1+2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Glitches that prevent progression
  • Incompatible with certain devices/OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More skate parks and levels
  • Ability to customize character and board
  • Better tutorial and control explanations
  • Smoother control scheme and responsiveness

PushSB

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Teleporting spawns in the sky
  • Camera settings revert after changing
  • 360 flip tricks too similar to varial
  • Falling in the void in a loop
  • Some maps drop user into space
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  • Every map other than push warehouse glitching out
  • Newest update removed skate controls
  • Cannot control character after update
  • Bug where preparing for a trick always positions for nollie
  • Replay editor bug: cannot change camera if started off board
  • Camera stops sometimes
  • Push button not working on iPad

Requested features

20 requests
  • More street spots with long rails, gaps, and ledges
  • More hype/marketing
  • Ingame S.K.A.T.E. system
  • Better graphics
  • More trick options (dolphin, impossible)
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  • More clothing customization
  • Angle camera up high like Skate 3
  • Spawn point on map
  • DLC/in-app purchases
  • PC port (itch.io or Steam)
  • Ability to create own maps
  • More customization items
  • More maps
  • Lite version on App Store
  • More challenges
  • Vertical skate parks
  • New maps
  • Save character customization
  • Controller support update
  • Edit character unlock instructions

In-app purchases

None

PureSkate 1+2

No in-app purchases

None

PushSB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PureSkate 1+2 free?
PureSkate 1+2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PushSB free?
PushSB costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PureSkate 1+2 or PushSB?
PushSB is rated higher. PureSkate 1+2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PushSB averages 4.9 from 88 ratings.
Do PureSkate 1+2 or PushSB have ads?
Neither PureSkate 1+2 nor PushSB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureSkate 1+2 or PushSB?
PureSkate 1+2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and PushSB every 3 weeks. Most recently, PureSkate 1+2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and PushSB on November 5, 2026.

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