# True Skate vs Skate Squad 3D

The clearest difference is price: Skate Squad 3D at Free against True Skate's $1.99. Skate Squad 3D also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (90% vs 51%). True Skate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9K vs 199). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Skate Squad 3D is free to download; True Skate costs $1.99 up front. True Skate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Skate Squad 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skate Squad 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Skate has 9K ratings behind it against 199, 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 90% of Skate Squad 3D's.

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, Skate Squad 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Skate Squad 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[4.6 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-squad-3d/id1565334555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [Popa Radu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343055546) |

## What reviewers say

### True Skate

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Sports, #18 Top Paid · Action, #52 Top Paid · Games, #86 Top Paid, #143 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 Squad 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-squad-3d/id1565334555)

Control a growing squad of plush skaters through challenging urban environments. Dodge a variety of obstacles and collect more skaters to increase your squad size and reach the finish line. Enjoy unique gameplay with beautiful 3D graphics and a funky soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Collect and grow your skater squad, Dodge hazardous obstacles, Handmade 3D graphics, Multiple environments, Unlockable skins, Handcrafted levels, Funky soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎮 Engaging secret characters and skins
- 📱 Works offline without internet
- ⚡ Smooth performance with minimal lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Character data loss after inactivity
- 😤 Difficulty spikes too steep on easy levels
- 🎮 Similar gameplay to other games (Mad Cars)

**Reported bugs**

- Character disappears after not playing for extended period
- App fails to load on startup
- Game crashes when accessing skins menu
- App kicks user out during gameplay
- Unfair collision detection on narrow road sections

**Requested features**

- South Park themed game
- Baby Yoda character skin
- More character variety beyond current roster
- Flat road mode with skaters and boosters
- More diverse egg/character options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is Skate Squad 3D free?

Skate Squad 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or Skate Squad 3D?

Skate Squad 3D is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Skate Squad 3D averages 4.6 from 199 ratings.

### Do True Skate or Skate Squad 3D have ads?

Skate Squad 3D shows ads; True Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Skate Squad 3D?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Skate Squad 3D weekly. Most recently, True Skate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Skate Squad 3D on November 3, 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.*