# Ugh! vs Epic Skater

The clearest difference is rating: Ugh! at 4.7 against Epic Skater's 4.0. Ugh! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). Epic Skater's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (301 vs 67). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ugh! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Skater sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ugh! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 301 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ugh!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Epic Skater's.

Ugh! ships an update every 21 months, Epic Skater monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ugh! | Epic Skater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugh/id672699715/reviews)** | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-skater/id734037979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **301** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 72.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Skyworks Interactive Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636975812) | [Your Daily Fill, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/785671428) |

## What reviewers say

### Ugh!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugh/id672699715)

A brave caveman battles invading aliens with advanced weaponry. Run through alien worlds, using vaporizers and defenses to fight off intergalactic enemies. Experience fast-paced action with fantastic graphics and stereo audio.

**Highlights:** Battle intergalactic enemies, Unleash alien vaporizers, Use weapons and defenses, Warp to new worlds, Fast-paced action, Fantastic graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Eggs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Hearts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cave of Eggs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Field of Eggs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Hearts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Eggs | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Hearts | $49.99 | one-time |
| Island of Eggs | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

-  addictive Highly addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎮 Great challenge
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Upgradable weapons and powers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😥 Dies too easily
- 💰 In-app purchase issues
- ❓ Unclear objectives
- 🔄 Progress loss on upgrade
- 💸 Perceived as a scam

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not received
- Purchased items not unlocking
- Loss of purchased items on upgrade
- Mission objectives impossible to achieve
- Upgrade not making bullets more powerful

**Requested features**

- Update other games
- Save game progress
- Clarify egg colors
- Fix mission bugs
- Make main screen buttons work on iPad


### Epic Skater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-skater/id734037979)

Perform a variety of skateboarding tricks like kickflips and grinds to achieve high scores and long distances. Compete with friends on leaderboards and upgrade your skater's abilities to unlock new possibilities. This free-to-play game offers endless combo potential.

**Highlights:** Perform over 25 unique tricks, Combine tricks into millions of combos, Compete on distance, combo, or score, Upgrade skater stats, Battle friends on leaderboards, Level up skater for score multipliers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Energy Drinks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Energy Drinks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Energy Drinks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Swimming Pool of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Awesome graphics and visuals
- 🏆 Challenging yet rewarding progression system
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🕹️ Lack of new content and level variety

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for many users
- Tricks not registering properly during gameplay
- Leaderboard and save data issues
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize skater appearance and skateboard
- Addition of new gameplay modes and environments
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced frequency of ads and more fair monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ugh! free?

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

### Is Epic Skater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ugh! or Epic Skater?

Ugh! is rated higher. Ugh! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Epic Skater averages 4.0 from 301 ratings.

### Do Ugh! or Epic Skater have ads?

Epic Skater shows ads; Ugh! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ugh! or Epic Skater?

Ugh! ships an update every 21 months, and Epic Skater monthly. Most recently, Ugh! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Epic Skater on October 17, 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.*