Comparison

Touchgrind Skate 2 vs Scooter Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Touchgrind Skate 2

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
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Skate like a pro in the most realistic multi-touch skateboarding game ever! Just like in real skateboarding or fingerboarding, Touchgrind Skate 2 is a game of skill that takes 10 minutes to understand but a lifetime to master. Learn the tricks, complete challenges, and unlock new skateboard parts. Get the highest score in time-limited Competition mode, rip freely and complete challenges in Jam Session mode, challenge your friends in the turn-based multiplayer Game of S.K.A.T.E or export video clips and show off your best lines. True innovative finger controls together with real physics simulation let you pull off tricks like ollies, pop shuvits, kickflips, heelflips, impossibles, powerslides, lip tricks, stalls, drops, 5-0’s, 50-50’s, crooks, tailslides, bluntslides, darkslides etc in endless combinations, or why not do them in nollie, fakie or switch? - Only your skill and imagination set the limit! Get a maximized experience with a real skateboarding feeling - Skate like in real life on your iOS device! FEATURES - Realistic physics and stunning 3D graphics - 4 free roam game modes: Training, Competition, Jam Session, Game of S.K.A.T.E turn-based multiplayer - Tutorial videos - watch and try yourself! - Natural multi-touch controls, evolved from Touchgrind and Touchgrind BMX - Tilted camera view, similar to Touchgrind BMX - Six different skateparks with bowls, ramps, curbs, boxes and over 2.000 meters of rails - Complete the 250 challenges to unlock all skateparks, game modes, decks, wheels, grip tapes and stickers - Record your runs and create replay videos to impress your friends - True skating experience - Game Center achievements and leaderboards - Trick name detection Follow @illusionlabs on Twitter Like us at www.facebook.com/illusionlabs1

About

Scooter Simulator

Experience urban scootering with realistic physics and intuitive touch controls. Perform a variety of stunts and tricks across diverse environments, from cityscapes to skateparks. Customize your scooter and unlock new challenges.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch controls for steering and tricks
  • Perform various scooter stunts and tricks
  • Customize scooter appearance
  • Explore diverse environments like cityscapes and skateparks
  • Engage in time trials and freestyle modes
Features
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Scooter Simulator: Touch Scoot is the ultimate urban scooter experience Glide through cityscapes and skateparks on your scooter while performing stunts with just a flick of your finger. Scooter Simulator offers a unique blend of smooth controls and scooter physics. Key Features: Intuitive Touch Controls: Seamlessly steer and execute tricks with our finely-tuned touch mechanics. Diverse Challenges: Embark on thrilling time trials or cruise in freestyle mode for endless fun. Customization Galore: Deck out your scooter with a wide array of handlebars, frames and wheel colours. Stunt Mastery: From bunny hops to tailwhip tricks, master the art of scootering with simple finger movements. Varied environments: Explore and unlock a variety of skate parks

Screenshots

Touchgrind Skate 24 screens
Scooter Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scooter Simulator at daily against Touchgrind Skate 2's every 4 months. Scooter Simulator also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Touchgrind Skate 2's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 29%) and ratings volume (13K vs 132). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Touchgrind Skate 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Scooter Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scooter Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchgrind Skate 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Touchgrind Skate 2's written reviews are positive against 29% of Scooter Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, Scooter Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Touchgrind Skate 2 versus Scooter Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchgrind Skate 2Scooter Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13K ratings)3.8 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better132
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size471 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllusion LabsAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Touchgrind Skate 2

All ratings12,887 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews1,593 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative32.7%

Scooter Simulator

All ratings129 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Touchgrind Skate 2

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More frequent updates and new content

Scooter Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Touchgrind Skate 2

One-time10
  • The Car Park$2.99
  • The Factory$2.99
  • Playground$2.99
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  • Space dock$2.99
  • Special board$2.99
  • Mega Ramp$2.99
  • The Office$2.99
  • Special Board - Big pack$6.99
  • Mega Deal$6.99
  • Ultra Deal$7.99
1 purchases

Scooter Simulator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Touchgrind Skate 2 free?
Touchgrind Skate 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scooter Simulator free?
Scooter Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Touchgrind Skate 2 or Scooter Simulator?
Scooter Simulator is rated higher. Touchgrind Skate 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Scooter Simulator averages 3.8 from 132 ratings.
Do Touchgrind Skate 2 or Scooter Simulator have ads?
Both Touchgrind Skate 2 and Scooter Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Touchgrind Skate 2 or Scooter Simulator?
Touchgrind Skate 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Scooter Simulator daily. Most recently, Touchgrind Skate 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Scooter Simulator on November 8, 2026.

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