Comparison

Trick Level vs The Alien Edge

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

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About

Trick Level

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Trick Level | Land it. Level up. Stop guessing what to learn next. Trick Level turns your skating into a run you can actually see — every trick you land earns points, pushes you up the levels, and unlocks what's coming. Seven levels. One path. You start as a Rookie scrapping for your first tricks, and you climb from Stoked, Prodigy, Skilled, Master, Legend all the way to Guru. Land every trick in your level and the next one cracks open. Land it, log it, watch it climb Mark tricks as you stomp them. Your Trick Points stack up, your level rises, and for once your progress is right there in front of you instead of stuck in your head. Your tricks, your logbook Got a trick that's not on the list? Add it. Keep your own notes on how it feels and what finally made it click. It's your book, nobody's grading it. Bring your coach along Skate with a coach or at a park? Give them access and they can track your progress in your sessions — hyping your wins, seeing where you're stuck. You hold the keys: you decide who sees your tricks, and you can cut access anytime. Wherever you skate, it follows Solo at the local ledge, in a session, at a camp, your progress rolls with you. Land your first trick. See what's next.

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The Alien Edge

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Every Australian racing day, scored runner by runner, so you can study the card with a sharper eye. The Alien Edge is a members-only racing club for serious form students and punters. Each morning it scans the full card and scores every runner on form, going, jockey, class and market value. The strongest ratings become The Alien 5. THE ALIEN 5 Five ranked selections, locked each morning. If a pick is scratched, it comes straight off the card and a replacement takes its spot, so your list stays current without guesswork. ROSWELL RADAR See the near-miss runners that only just missed the five. Choose an Auto or Manual sweep, and get alerts when a runner starts firming in the market. COSMIC SPLIT BANKROLL PLANNER Set your bank and Cosmic Split sizes stakes across the day's picks. When the card changes, it re-sizes itself, keeping your plan disciplined and consistent. FULL FORM BREAKDOWNS Dig into every race with scores, ratings and odds for each runner. It's the detail you need to check the numbers and form your own view. PERSONAL PUNTING P&L Track your running profit, strike rate and levels, and unlock achievements along the way. Refunded scratchings are counted as $0, so your ledger stays honest. BIFF'S GRAYS SPORTS ALMANAC Biff remembers every settled result. Ask him about the club's full record and form, and get straight answers from the history. MOTHERSHIP TRANSMISSION The club's broadcast pick of the day, delivered to members who want one clear focus. Race alerts land before your picks jump, and signing in is quick with Sign in with Apple or Google. RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING The Alien Edge provides racing information and entertainment only. It is not betting advice, and there are no guaranteed winnings. Past results do not predict future outcomes. You must be 18+ to use this app. Please gamble responsibly. For support, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. SUBSCRIPTIONS Spaceship Commander: A$29.99/month, includes a 7-day free trial. Mothership Transmission: A$5.00/week. Biff's Grays Sports Almanac: A$10.00/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Join the club and see how The Alien Edge reads today's card. Support: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/support Privacy Policy: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/privacy Privacy Choices: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/privacy-choices Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our full terms: https://hp7vw8jru6q3nhy1hnf9s-web.rork.live/terms

Screenshots

Trick Level4 screens
The Alien Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trick Level at none against The Alien Edge's 2. Trick Level also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. The Alien Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Trick Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trick Level ships an update every 4 days, The Alien Edge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Trick Level versus The Alien Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrick LevelThe Alien Edge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimon Nicolaas HeijShannon French

In-app purchases

None

Trick Level

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Alien Edge

Subscriptions2
  • Elite$10.001 Month
  • Spaceship Commander3 Days trial$25.001 Month

Questions

Is Trick Level free?
Trick Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Alien Edge free?
The Alien Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trick Level or The Alien Edge have ads?
Neither Trick Level nor The Alien Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trick Level or The Alien Edge?
Trick Level ships an update every 4 days, and The Alien Edge every 3 days. Most recently, Trick Level was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Alien Edge on October 8, 2026.

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