# True Skate vs Rails Roller

The clearest difference is price: Rails Roller at Free against True Skate's $1.99. Rails Roller also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). True Skate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Rails Roller is free to download; True Skate costs $1.99 up front. True Skate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rails Roller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rails Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Skate has 9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, Rails Roller every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Rails Roller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rails-roller/id1564282166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### True Skate

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Sports, #16 Top Paid · Action, #36 Top Paid · Games, #61 Top Paid, #118 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


### Rails Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rails-roller/id1564282166)

Collect balls and guide them along rails to progress through levels. This game offers a simple yet engaging experience focused on collecting and riding.

**Highlights:** Ball collection mechanics, Rail riding gameplay, Level progression, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is Rails Roller free?

Rails Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or Rails Roller?

Rails Roller is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Rails Roller averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do True Skate or Rails Roller have ads?

Rails Roller shows ads; True Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Rails Roller?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Rails Roller every 19 months. Most recently, True Skate was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rails Roller on October 24, 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.*