# True Skate vs INKT

The clearest difference is price: INKT at Free against True Skate's $1.99. INKT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). True Skate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9K vs 1). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

INKT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Skate has 9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, INKT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | INKT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkt/id6804652454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [Noa De Clercq](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804652456) |

## 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, #39 Top Paid · Games, #67 Top Paid, #129 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


### INKT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkt/id6804652454)

A hand-drawn action roguelite where players control a hero with one thumb, using movement to dodge and stillness to attack. Build unique runs with upgrades, master distinct heroes, and explore diverse worlds. Earn in-game currency to improve heroes and unlock customizations.

**Highlights:** One-thumb movement and automatic attacks, Four unique heroes, Four distinct worlds, Run-defining upgrades, Permanent hero progression, Unlockable cosmetics, Optional rewarded ads

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IRON SKIN | $2.99 | one-time |
| JAR OF INK | $3.99 | one-time |
| TIN SLING | $3.99 | one-time |
| HALO PRISM | $3.99 | one-time |
| KING SLING | $3.99 | one-time |
| GLASS PRISM | $3.99 | one-time |
| KING BLOT | $3.99 | one-time |
| HORNS THORN | $3.99 | one-time |
| STRAW THORN | $3.99 | one-time |
| BARREL OF INK | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is INKT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or INKT?

INKT is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while INKT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do True Skate or INKT have ads?

INKT shows ads; True Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or INKT?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and INKT every 5 days. Most recently, True Skate was updated on November 1, 2026 and INKT on October 25, 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.*