# Touchgrind Skate 2 vs HALFPIPE.

The clearest difference is rating: HALFPIPE. at 4.7 against Touchgrind Skate 2's 3.5. HALFPIPE. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Touchgrind Skate 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 145) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touchgrind Skate 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HALFPIPE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

HALFPIPE. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind Skate 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Touchgrind Skate 2's written reviews are positive against 87% of HALFPIPE.'s.

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, HALFPIPE. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touchgrind Skate 2 | HALFPIPE. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-skate-2/id720068876/reviews) | **[4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Leaked Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/826062062) |

## What reviewers say

### Touchgrind Skate 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-skate-2/id720068876)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Sports, #193 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic skateboarding with intuitive multi-touch controls. Master a vast array of tricks, complete challenges, and compete with friends in various game modes. Unlock new gear and skateparks as you hone your skills.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics and 3D graphics, Multi-touch controls, Multiple game modes (Training, Competition, Jam Session, S.K.A.T.E), Unlockable skateparks, decks, and gear, Video recording and replay functionality, Tutorial videos

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Car Park | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Factory | $2.99 | one-time |
| Playground | $2.99 | one-time |
| Space dock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special board | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Ramp | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Office | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Board - Big pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mega Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Deal | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and physics
- 🕹️ Realistic skateboarding controls
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding gameplay
- 🔥 Addictive and fun
- 💯 Excellent for skaters and non-skaters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to unlock additional maps
- 🤔 Confusing trick mechanics (e.g., kickflips/heelflips)
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent trick registration
- Occasional board freezing and spawning issues
- Replay camera problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize trucks, wheels, and griptape
- Unlockable maps through challenges or progression
- Multiplayer modes (e.g., SKATE, online competitions)
- Manual tricks and more grind options
- Community-created maps and sharing


### HALFPIPE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690)

Experience retro 8-bit skateboarding with intuitive swipe controls for tricks and a bomb mechanic to gain altitude. Test your skills and see if you can become a skateboarding legend.

**Highlights:** 8-bit retro graphics, Swipe controls for tricks, Bomb mechanic for altitude, Skateboarding simulation, Pro-skater challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touchgrind Skate 2 free?

Touchgrind Skate 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HALFPIPE. free?

HALFPIPE. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Touchgrind Skate 2 or HALFPIPE.?

HALFPIPE. is rated higher. Touchgrind Skate 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while HALFPIPE. averages 4.7 from 145 ratings.

### Do Touchgrind Skate 2 or HALFPIPE. have ads?

Touchgrind Skate 2 shows ads; HALFPIPE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Touchgrind Skate 2 or HALFPIPE.?

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, and HALFPIPE. every 3 days. Most recently, Touchgrind Skate 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and HALFPIPE. on June 9, 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.*