Comparison

Pocket Surf vs Skatepark Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Surf

Experience realistic surfing with intuitive controls and challenging gameplay. Progress from beginner to pro, unlocking new surfers and boards. Enjoy casual or competitive modes with unique waves and tricks.

Highlights
  • Unlockable surfers with unique stats
  • Variety of surfboards with unique stats
  • Perform advanced surfing tricks
  • Casual and competitive game modes
  • Unique waves varying in speed and size
  • Missions and achievements for in-game currency
Features
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Surf anywhere! Experience a realistic depiction of how surfing really is, all in your fingertips. -Start as a Beginner, end like a Pro. Pocket Surf offers challenging yet rewarding game-play, with the largest learning curve out of any other surfing game in the market. Controls are both Basic and Fluid, optimal for precise inputs. Programmed for maximum performance, nobody likes to play a game that lags. CURRENT FEATURES: - Unlockable Surfers, each surfer with unique stats. - Unique waves, all of them varying in speed and sizes. - Variety of Surf Boards, each board also contain unique stats, switch them up to figure out what you like. - Surfers are capable of performing, snaps, airs, pop shove-its, kick-flips and barrel rides! - Complete Missions and Achievements to obtain Sea Glass, which in turn be used for purchasing more Surf boards and Surfers at the Surf Shop. GAMEMODES: - Casual mode: For easy and timeless waves. Great for practicing and relaxing. - Competitive Mode: Formatted as a real surf contest, you will be challenged to score high in order to pass to the next heat. Pass 3 heats and you will be heavily awarded. NOTE: More features are to be added soon! "I know what people like and don't like in a game. My goal is to be able to offer something that most games fail to offer: entertaining yet challenging gameplay and ANTI Pay-To-Win components." - DevsDevelop

About

Skatepark Run

Perform impressive skateboard tricks, dodge obstacles, and unlock new gear in this endless runner. Master grinds, flips, and manuals across diverse skatepark environments with simple one-touch controls. Compete for high scores and become the ultimate skater.

Highlights
  • Perform popular skateboard tricks
  • Skate through realistic skateparks
  • Unlock dozens of skateboards
  • Upgrade skateboarding skills
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Realistic animations and trick effects
Features
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Skate your way to the top in Skatepark Run, a fun, endless skateboarding game! Dodge obstacles, pull off amazing tricks, and unlock cool skateboards as you skate through epic skatepark environments. As a skateboarder you can grind rails, jump over stairs, ride up quarter pipes and jump off ramps all with an easy single touch control. Become the ultimate skater in this addictive endless runner. Download now and start shredding! Features: - Perform Popular Skateboard Tricks like Flip Tricks, Grab Tricks, Manual, Grinds, Slides and Ollies - Skate through a realistic skatepark with rails, quarter pipes, stairs and ramps - Tons of rails and benches to land the perfect grind with your skateboard - Chooser your own skater and skateboard to shred the skatepark with - Unlock dozens of skateboards and make it your very own board - Swap out your skateboard with the tap of a button to match your style - Compete with for the highest score as skate in this infinite runner - Upgrades your skateboarding skills with power-ups to become an epic skater - Complete challenges to unlock new skateboarding items and skaters - Fun and easy to play skating experience and skateboarding game - Skate through various skateparks like the park and desert - Join the skateboard party as you skate the park with other skaters - True skate experience with realistic animations and trick effects - Share your biggest combos and trick combinations with game replays - Simple One-Touch controls and infinite runner gameplay - Become a Pro Skater by submitting your score to the global leaderboards - Like other skateboard games, you can also upgrade the skills on your board - Beat your skating records by outlasting the competition in this endless runner Skateboard Tricks : - Perform all the latest skateboard tricks that you expect in top skater games - Land amazing grab tricks off of ramps and quarter pipes to become a pro skater - Stick the perfect grind and boardslide as you compete to be the best at the skate party - Complete the perfect flip trick just like in console skate games - Easy to freestyle combos in this skater game with simple touch controls - Balance the perfect manual in this skater mobile game with double tap - Just like in other skateboarding games you can keep track of all your skating stats Skater Skate Game is a free-to-play skateboard game that you can play on iOS!

Screenshots

Pocket Surf3 screens
Skatepark Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Surf at none against Skatepark Run's 10. Pocket Surf also leads on ads (none vs shown). Skatepark Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skatepark Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Surf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pocket Surf against 4.9 for Skatepark Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Surf ships an update every 3 weeks, Skatepark Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Surf versus Skatepark Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SurfSkatepark Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings)4.9 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2025 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB336 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevan VazquezGo Real Games, LLC

Customer experience

Pocket Surf

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Skatepark Run

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Surf

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Skatepark Run

One-time10
  • Skater Pack$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
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  • Pink Skater Girl$2.99
  • Red Skater Girl$2.99
  • Yellow Skater Boy$2.99
  • Chicken Skater$2.99
  • Black Hat Skater Boy$2.99
  • Alligator Skater$2.99
  • Coin Pack 5$4.99

Questions

Is Pocket Surf free?
Pocket Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skatepark Run free?
Skatepark Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Surf or Skatepark Run?
Skatepark Run is rated higher. Pocket Surf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Skatepark Run averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.
Do Pocket Surf or Skatepark Run have ads?
Skatepark Run shows ads; Pocket Surf does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Surf or Skatepark Run?
Pocket Surf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skatepark Run weekly. Most recently, Pocket Surf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Skatepark Run on November 4, 2026.

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