Comparison

Skaters vs Skategrounds

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

Head to head
About

Skaters

This app is a community platform for skateboarders of all levels. It offers tools for practicing, improving, and connecting with others through video sharing, tutorials, and a spot finder. Users can analyze tricks, get advice, and discover new skate locations.

Highlights
  • Video posting and frame-by-frame analysis
  • Trick tutorials and detailed guides
  • Question & Advice forum with AI support
  • Skate spot and shop map
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Trick evaluation and comments
Features
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Skaters is a free community app created for skateboarders. From beginners who have just started skateboarding to advanced skaters aiming for a higher level, Skaters is a skateboard-focused service where you can enjoy practicing, improving, and connecting with others. Experience unique features designed specifically for skaters, including videos, How to content, Question & Advice, and maps. ■ Main Features of Skaters 【Video Posting】 Post clipped videos up to 45 seconds long. You can closely review your footage in sync with scrolling, allowing you to analyze tricks frame by frame and replay key moments repeatedly. Watch other skaters’ movements for inspiration or review your own practice videos to track your progress. With follow, comment, and message features, you can easily connect with other skaters. 【How to】 Learn detailed explanations for each trick, including timing, body positioning, and key points to focus on. From your first make to achieving your ideal style, Skaters supports your progression. 【Question & Advice】 Post skateboarding-related questions or concerns and exchange information with other skaters. You can also receive advice powered by AI. 【Map】 Find nearby skate spots and skate shops. Each spot includes features that allow skaters to connect and interact. 【Comparison (Side-by-Side Viewing)】 Compare your video with another video side by side using frame-by-frame playback. 【Trick Evaluation】 Instead of simple “likes,” you can evaluate individual tricks. Share not only successful makes, but also the style and appeal of each trick. 【Comments】 Leave comments on posted videos to share advice and exchange information. 【Search】 Search by trick name or username. Easily find tricks you are practicing or skaters you are interested in. Skaters of all levels—beginner or advanced—can grow while having fun. Enhance your skate life with Skaters. ■ Ticket System (In-App Purchases) Some features can be accessed using “Tickets.” ・Tickets can be purchased via in-app purchases ・Tickets are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase ・Expired tickets are automatically invalidated ・If you delete your account or withdraw from the service, all unused tickets will be invalidated ・Expired tickets cannot be reissued or refunded Due to network conditions, device performance, OS specifications, or external services, some features may not function properly even when tickets are used. In such cases, tickets will not be reissued, compensated, or refunded. ■ Paid Version (Monthly Subscription) ・Access to all How to content ・AI analysis ・Unlimited Question & Advice ・Unlimited comparison with videos stored on your device ・Effects (such as animation) ・Fisheye feature ・Download your own posted videos ・Ad-free experience 【Subscription Management & Auto-Renewal】 Monthly subscriptions renew automatically. You can stop auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To change or cancel your subscription, please go to your Apple ID settings after purchase. 【Payment】 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID via in-app purchase. The monthly fee will be charged once the purchase is confirmed. 【Restoring Purchases】 When changing devices, you can restore your previously purchased paid version for free. Please sign in to the App Store using the same Apple ID used at the time of purchase. ■ Notes In-app purchases are processed through your Apple ID. Cancellations and refunds for the current billing period are not available. Subscriptions must be managed through your Apple ID settings, not within the app. Before using the app, please review the “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Policy.” Terms of Service: https://skaters.cloud/term_of_service Privacy Policy: https://skaters.cloud/privacy_policy ■ Contact & Bug Reports info@skaters.cloud For bug reports or requests, please contact us via the email address above rather than the App Store review section.

About

Skategrounds

Transform your skateboard into a game controller with a special sensor. Perform real-life tricks to level up, unlock new gear, and compete on global leaderboards. Track your progress and master hundreds of tricks.

Highlights
  • Real-life trick detection
  • Gamified progression
  • World leaderboards
  • Online games of SKATE
  • 3D trick replays
  • Extensive trick book
  • Unlockable customization
Features
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Skategrounds turns skateboarding into a game. Put your phone in your pocket and skate. Skategrounds detects when you're riding and logs your session stats. Earn XP for every ride, trick, and challenge you complete. Unlock items to customize your in-game board. New in v2! Play free with just your phone: - Ride detection accurately logs top speed, ride time and distance - Complete daily or weekly ride challenges - Personal goals lets you create your own challenges Add a Skate Sensor to get the full experience: Mount a Skate Sensor on the baseplate of your truck to turn your board into a controller. No modification required. Do flip tricks in real life to level up. Skategrounds uses machine learning trained on real data to tell what trick you did and if you landed. Features: - World leaderboards - Daily and weekly challenges - Personal goals - Online games of SKATE - Replay tricks in 3D - 564+ tricks in the Trick Book - Stance detection - Ride detection: distance, top speed, time skated, continuous ride time - Career stats - Earn XP for every session, convert to Stokens to unlock items - Unlockable decks, grips, stickers, trucks, wheels, bearings, and hardware. - Leaderboards at 23,000+ Skategrounds Push yourself! Read more about the Skate Sensor here: https://skategrounds.tech Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.skategrounds.ai/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Skaters4 screens
Skategrounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skategrounds at 4.9 against Skaters's 4.3. Skategrounds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price and in-app purchases 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. Skaters sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Skategrounds sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skategrounds holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Skaters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skategrounds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skaters ships an update every 4 weeks, Skategrounds every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Skaters versus Skategrounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkatersSkategrounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.9 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings837 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB332 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTaiki KogaSkategrounds

Customer experience

Skaters

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Skategrounds

All ratings36 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Skaters

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.991 Month
One-time5
  • 10-Ticket Pack$0.99
  • 30-Ticket Pack$1.99
  • 50-Ticket Pack$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 100-Ticket Pack$5.99
  • 200-Ticket Pack$10.99
1 purchases

Skategrounds

Subscriptions1
  • Gold14 Days trial$19.001 Year

Questions

Is Skaters free?
Skaters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skategrounds free?
Skategrounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skaters or Skategrounds?
Skategrounds is rated higher. Skaters averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Skategrounds averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.
Do Skaters or Skategrounds have ads?
Skaters shows ads; Skategrounds does not.
Which is updated more often, Skaters or Skategrounds?
Skaters ships an update every 4 weeks, and Skategrounds every 8 days. Most recently, Skaters was updated on October 24, 2026 and Skategrounds on October 27, 2026.

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