# True Skate vs Touchgrind Scooter

The clearest difference is price: Touchgrind Scooter at Free against True Skate's $1.99. Touchgrind Scooter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (76% vs 51%). True Skate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#2 vs #197). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Touchgrind Scooter is free to download; True Skate costs $1.99 up front. True Skate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Touchgrind Scooter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Touchgrind Scooter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind Scooter has 47K ratings behind it against 9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of True Skate's written reviews are positive against 76% of Touchgrind Scooter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Touchgrind Scooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-scooter/id1540937835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #197 |
| Size | 196 MB | 656 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## What reviewers say

### True Skate

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Sports, #20 Top Paid · Action, #55 Top Paid · Games, #85 Top Paid, #134 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the most realistic skateboarding simulation with intuitive finger controls that mimic real-world foot movements. Perform any trick imaginable, customize your skater and board, and create your dream skatepark. Compete globally or with friends.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based controls, Perform any trick, Skater and board customization, Unlockable skateparks, DIY park creation, Replay editor, Community features

**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


### Touchgrind Scooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-scooter/id1540937835)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience extreme scooter action with realistic physics and revolutionary two-finger controls. Customize your ride, master tricks, and compete globally in various game modes. Unlock new scooters and gear as you become a legend.

**Highlights:** Revolutionary two-finger controls, Customizable scooters, Realistic 3D graphics and physics, Various game modes (tricky, freestyle, versus), Unlockable scooters and gear, Global and local ranking system, Personalized player profile

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 x Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard scooter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Carnival | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic scooter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Harbour | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 x Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary scooter | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Standard | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Epic | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 x Legendary | $8.99 | one-time |
| City Area 1 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Variety of scooters and customization
- 👍 Great graphics and physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💡 Need more free maps
- 👍 Challenging but frustrating at times
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Scooter disappearing during gameplay
- Tricks not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Progress and scores resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Free roam mode
- More tricks and advanced maneuvers
- Leaderboards for versus mode
- Ability to adjust graphics settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is Touchgrind Scooter free?

Touchgrind Scooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or Touchgrind Scooter?

Touchgrind Scooter is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Touchgrind Scooter averages 4.8 from 47K ratings.

### Do True Skate or Touchgrind Scooter have ads?

Touchgrind Scooter shows ads; True Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Touchgrind Scooter?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Touchgrind Scooter fortnightly. Most recently, True Skate was updated on November 1, 2026 and Touchgrind Scooter on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, True Skate or Touchgrind Scooter?

True Skate currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Touchgrind Scooter at #197. 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.*