# True Skate vs Skateboard Pro Plus

The clearest difference is price: Skateboard Pro Plus at Free against True Skate's $1.99. Skateboard Pro Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). True Skate's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, Skateboard Pro Plus every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Skateboard Pro Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 124 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) | [KAKAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501395145) |

## 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


### Skateboard Pro Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skateboard-pro-plus/id1591372193)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is Skateboard Pro Plus free?

Skateboard Pro Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do True Skate or Skateboard Pro Plus have ads?

Neither True Skate nor Skateboard Pro Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Skateboard Pro Plus?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Skateboard Pro Plus every 8 months. Most recently, True Skate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Skateboard Pro Plus 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.*