# Touchgrind Skate 2 vs Perfect Grind

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect Grind at 4.3 against Touchgrind Skate 2's 3.5. Perfect Grind also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 55%). Touchgrind Skate 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 297) and chart position (#100 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 Perfect Grind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perfect Grind holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind Skate 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 297, 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 78% of Perfect Grind's.

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, Perfect Grind every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touchgrind Skate 2 | Perfect Grind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchgrind-skate-2/id720068876/reviews) | **[4.3 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-grind/id6444032697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Touchgrind Skate 2

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Sports, #194 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


### Perfect Grind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-grind/id6444032697)

Master skateboarding with intuitive one-finger controls to perform flips and grinds. Customize your character with a vast selection of apparel and build your own skate parks to share with others.

**Highlights:** One-finger touch controls, Perform flips and grinds, Character customization, Create and share skate parks, Over 50 park prefabs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Cute and vibrant art style
- 🛹 Reminiscent of classic skating games
- 🔓 Free demo with paid full version
- 💎 Satisfying combo system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🔍 Limited content in free version
- 🕹️ Lack of customization for tricks
- 🤖 Intrusive ads during gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Glitching through map boundaries
- Character models skating with boards upside down
- Mute button not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More maps and levels
- Expanded trick and customization options
- Ability to delete downloaded/created parks
- Goofy stance option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touchgrind Skate 2 free?

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

### Is Perfect Grind free?

Perfect Grind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Touchgrind Skate 2 or Perfect Grind?

Perfect Grind is rated higher. Touchgrind Skate 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Perfect Grind averages 4.3 from 297 ratings.

### Do Touchgrind Skate 2 or Perfect Grind have ads?

Both Touchgrind Skate 2 and Perfect Grind show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touchgrind Skate 2 or Perfect Grind?

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Perfect Grind every 3 weeks. Most recently, Touchgrind Skate 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Perfect Grind on September 21, 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.*