# True Skate vs Skate Space

The clearest difference is price: Skate Space at Free against True Skate's $1.99. Skate Space also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (74% vs 51%). True Skate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#1 vs #194). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Skate Space is free to download; True Skate costs $1.99 up front. True Skate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Skate Space sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skate Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 29K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of True Skate's written reviews are positive against 74% of Skate Space's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Skate Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-space/id1466582074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #194 |
| Size | 195 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [DRSV, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894887152) |

## What reviewers say

### True Skate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Sports, #16 Top Paid · Action, #47 Top Paid · Games, #76 Top Paid, #135 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the most realistic skateboarding simulation on mobile. Master physics-based controls, explore iconic skate spots, and customize your gear. Edit replays with a fisheye lens and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Physics-based finger controls, Real-world skate spot recreations, Extensive board customization, Replay editor with fisheye lens, Global leaderboards and challenges, Sandbox subscription for custom content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Motion Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: Inbound | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: Schoolyard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: The Warehouse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: Double Infinity | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: The Factory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: The Valley | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark: Mondo Ramp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Custom Images | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skatepark 6 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🛹 Realistic skateboarding mechanics
- 🎨 Customizable boards and grip tape
- 🏆 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 💯 Best mobile skating game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for maps and content
- 🤯 Frustrating missions and challenges
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with saved progress and purchases
- 🤖 Inconsistent trick recognition

**Reported bugs**

- Saved parks and purchases disappearing
- Crashes when accessing menus and customization
- Wheels and grip tape resetting after updates
- Missions not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to skate with friends
- More free skateparks and content
- Ability to preview custom board designs
- Improved controls for goofy stance players


### Skate Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-space/id1466582074)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of skateboarding in a virtual world. Customize your avatar and skate parks, perform tricks, and compete with others online. Enjoy battles, missions, and create video parts of your best moves.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online battles, Avatar and fashion customization, Custom park creation, Trick list configuration, Score missions, Video part creation

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AMUSEMENT PARK | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD REMOVE | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| X 50 | $3.99 | one-time |
| COIN 600 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X 100 | $6.99 | one-time |
| COIN 1200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| COIN 1800 | $17.99 | one-time |
| X 300 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Immersive gameplay
- 💡 Ability to create custom parks
- 👍 Variety of tricks and customization
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🤔 Unbalanced online competitions
- 🤔 Limited object placement in park editor

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible seams in transitions
- Sudden character freezes and crashes
- Negative coin balances
- Disappearing custom parks
- Unresponsive controls in park editor

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Improved park editor controls
- Expanded trick list


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

True Skate costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Skate Space free?

Skate Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or Skate Space?

Skate Space is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Skate Space averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do True Skate or Skate Space have ads?

Skate Space shows ads; True Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Skate Space?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Skate Space fortnightly. Most recently, True Skate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Skate Space on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, True Skate or Skate Space?

True Skate currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Skate Space at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*