# True Skate vs Bloons TD 5

The clearest difference is rating: Bloons TD 5 at 4.8 against True Skate's 3.8. Bloons TD 5 also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 51%) and ratings volume (99K vs 9K). True Skate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

True Skate costs $1.99 and Bloons TD 5 $2.99 up front. True Skate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bloons TD 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloons TD 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloons TD 5 has 99K 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 79% of Bloons TD 5's.

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Bloons TD 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #10 |
| Size | 196 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [Ninja Kiwi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) |

## 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


### Bloons TD 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-td-5/id563718995)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Action, #13 Top Paid · Strategy, #32 Top Paid · Games, #46 Top Paid (US App Store)

Build towers, choose upgrades, and hire special agents to pop waves of invading balloons. This tower defense game offers extensive replayability with numerous tracks, missions, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade towers, Hire special agents, Over 90 tracks, Online co-op play, Daily and special challenges, Boss Bloon events, Multiple game modes

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tower Unlock All Upgrades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rank Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Monkey Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle O' Monkey Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile O' Monkey Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile O' Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile O' Monkey Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault O' Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Cash Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault O' Monkey Money | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🐒 Unique and charming theme
- 🔥 Highly replayable with lots of content
- 🎮 Great for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔊 Sound/music issues
- 🔌 Performance issues on later rounds
- 🤝 Multiplayer connectivity problems
- 💰 Microtransactions feel intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnects in multiplayer
- Sound/music not working
- Crashes on high rounds
- Difficulty spikes between levels

**Requested features**

- More maps and game modes
- Ability to transfer save data across devices
- Improved multiplayer features (chat, custom maps)
- New tower types and upgrades
- Customization options (skins, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is Bloons TD 5 free?

Bloons TD 5 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or Bloons TD 5?

Bloons TD 5 is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Bloons TD 5 averages 4.8 from 99K ratings.

### Do True Skate or Bloons TD 5 have ads?

Bloons TD 5 shows ads; True Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Bloons TD 5?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Bloons TD 5 every 2 months. Most recently, True Skate was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bloons TD 5 on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, True Skate or Bloons TD 5?

True Skate currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Bloons TD 5 at #10. 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.*