# True Skate vs Electric RC Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electric RC Sim at 89% against True Skate's 51%. Electric RC Sim also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). True Skate's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (9K vs 62). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

True Skate costs $1.99 and Electric RC Sim $2.99 up front. True Skate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Electric RC Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Electric RC Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Skate has 9K ratings behind it against 62, 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 89% of Electric RC Sim's.

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, Electric RC Sim every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Skate | Electric RC Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-skate/id549105915/reviews) | **[4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #174 |
| Size | 196 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [jetstripes.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/513893264) |

## What reviewers say

### True Skate

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Sports, #15 Top Paid · Action, #36 Top Paid · Games, #57 Top Paid, #113 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


### Electric RC Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of RC plane flying from your device. This simulator offers realistic physics and graphics to help you learn, practice, or simply enjoy flying various aircraft in different environments. It's a safe and cost-effective way to master aerial maneuvers.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics, Multiple aircraft types (drones, trainers, aerobatic planes, jets), Various flying environments with wind conditions, Intelligent camera views and zoom, Optional advanced controller with custom settings, Detailed flight dynamics model

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Controller | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 👍 Great for learning/practice
- 💡 Helpful for RC hobbyists
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some planes need trimming
- 🐛 Quadcopter physics could be improved
- 🔋 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on newer iOS versions
- Crashes and freezes reported

**Requested features**

- More aircraft models (jets, helicopters, etc.)
- Obstacle courses/challenges
- First-person view (FPV) mode
- Adjustable wind conditions
- Altitude hold for quadcopters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Skate free?

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

### Is Electric RC Sim free?

Electric RC Sim costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, True Skate or Electric RC Sim?

Electric RC Sim is rated higher. True Skate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Electric RC Sim averages 4.1 from 62 ratings.

### Do True Skate or Electric RC Sim have ads?

Neither True Skate nor Electric RC Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, True Skate or Electric RC Sim?

True Skate ships an update fortnightly, and Electric RC Sim every 6 months. Most recently, True Skate was updated on October 26, 2026 and Electric RC Sim on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, True Skate or Electric RC Sim?

True Skate currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Electric RC Sim at #174. 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.*