# Touchgrind Skate 2 vs Skate Squad 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Skate Squad 3D at 4.6 against Touchgrind Skate 2's 3.5. Skate Squad 3D also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 55%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Touchgrind Skate 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 199) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touchgrind Skate 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Skate Squad 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skate Squad 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind Skate 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 199, 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 90% of Skate Squad 3D's.

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, Skate Squad 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touchgrind Skate 2 | Skate Squad 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-skate-2/id720068876/reviews) | **[4.6 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-squad-3d/id1565334555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Popa Radu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343055546) |

## What reviewers say

### Touchgrind Skate 2

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Sports, #181 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


### Skate Squad 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-squad-3d/id1565334555)

Control a growing squad of plush skaters through challenging urban environments. Dodge a variety of obstacles and collect more skaters to increase your squad size and reach the finish line. Enjoy unique gameplay with beautiful 3D graphics and a funky soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Collect and grow your skater squad, Dodge hazardous obstacles, Handmade 3D graphics, Multiple environments, Unlockable skins, Handcrafted levels, Funky soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎮 Engaging secret characters and skins
- 📱 Works offline without internet
- ⚡ Smooth performance with minimal lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Character data loss after inactivity
- 😤 Difficulty spikes too steep on easy levels
- 🎮 Similar gameplay to other games (Mad Cars)

**Reported bugs**

- Character disappears after not playing for extended period
- App fails to load on startup
- Game crashes when accessing skins menu
- App kicks user out during gameplay
- Unfair collision detection on narrow road sections

**Requested features**

- South Park themed game
- Baby Yoda character skin
- More character variety beyond current roster
- Flat road mode with skaters and boosters
- More diverse egg/character options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touchgrind Skate 2 free?

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

### Is Skate Squad 3D free?

Skate Squad 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Touchgrind Skate 2 or Skate Squad 3D?

Skate Squad 3D is rated higher. Touchgrind Skate 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Skate Squad 3D averages 4.6 from 199 ratings.

### Do Touchgrind Skate 2 or Skate Squad 3D have ads?

Both Touchgrind Skate 2 and Skate Squad 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touchgrind Skate 2 or Skate Squad 3D?

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Skate Squad 3D weekly. Most recently, Touchgrind Skate 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Skate Squad 3D on October 20, 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.*