# Pavement Surfer vs Tiny Ride

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Ride at 4.7 against Pavement Surfer's 4.4. Tiny Ride also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pavement Surfer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Ride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Ride holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 142 and 176 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Pavement Surfer ships an update every 9 days, Tiny Ride every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pavement Surfer | Tiny Ride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pavement-surfer-skate-master/id6762446115/reviews) | **[4.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-ride/id6775941016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 420 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [APIX Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/428480054) | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) |

## What reviewers say

### Pavement Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pavement-surfer-skate-master/id6762446115)

Experience a 3D skateboarding arcade game set in desert drainage ditches. Navigate challenging courses, dodge obstacles, and perform tricks. Collect coins and gems to upgrade your skateboard for enhanced performance and customization.

**Highlights:** 3D skateboarding gameplay, Desert ditch environments, Obstacle navigation and trick performance, Collectible coins and gems, Skateboard upgrades and customization, Endless action for distance and score

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Interstitial Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Rider Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $16.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $20.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-ride/id6775941016)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Launch a miniature remote-controlled car with a slingshot and navigate through oversized everyday environments. Upgrade your car and slingshot to achieve greater distances and unlock new areas to explore.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launching of RC car, Explore oversized everyday worlds, Car upgrades for speed and control, Slingshot upgrades for launch power, Collect rewards and unlock new areas

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ticket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Rocket Booster | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| XL Gem Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| XXL Gem Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pavement Surfer free?

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

### Is Tiny Ride free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pavement Surfer or Tiny Ride?

Tiny Ride is rated higher. Pavement Surfer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Tiny Ride averages 4.7 from 176 ratings.

### Do Pavement Surfer or Tiny Ride have ads?

Both Pavement Surfer and Tiny Ride show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pavement Surfer or Tiny Ride?

Pavement Surfer ships an update every 9 days, and Tiny Ride every 11 days. Most recently, Pavement Surfer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tiny Ride on October 16, 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.*