# Epic Skater vs Stickman Surfer

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Surfer at 4.7 against Epic Skater's 4.1. Stickman Surfer also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 302). Epic Skater's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Skater sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Surfer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stickman Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 302, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Epic Skater's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stickman Surfer's.

Epic Skater ships an update monthly, Stickman Surfer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Skater | Stickman Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-skater/id734037979/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 302 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Your Daily Fill, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/785671428) | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Skater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-skater/id734037979)

Perform a variety of skateboarding tricks like kickflips and grinds to achieve high scores and long distances. Compete with friends on leaderboards and upgrade your skater's abilities to unlock new possibilities. This free-to-play game offers endless combo potential.

**Highlights:** Perform over 25 unique tricks, Combine tricks into millions of combos, Compete on distance, combo, or score, Upgrade skater stats, Battle friends on leaderboards, Level up skater for score multipliers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Energy Drinks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Energy Drinks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Energy Drinks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Swimming Pool of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Awesome graphics and visuals
- 🏆 Challenging yet rewarding progression system
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🕹️ Lack of new content and level variety

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for many users
- Tricks not registering properly during gameplay
- Leaderboard and save data issues
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize skater appearance and skateboard
- Addition of new gameplay modes and environments
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced frequency of ads and more fair monetization


### Stickman Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201)

Experience thrilling surfing, dune buggy rides, and skateboarding challenges. Explore diverse environments, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a pumping soundtrack. This app offers endless fun with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Rich surf environments, Skateboard ramp mode, Sand driving mode, Character customisations, Vehicle power-ups, Daily treasure chest prizes, One-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏄 Fun and engaging surfing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of mini-games and activities
- 🎨 Customizable beach hut and character
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌊 Inconsistent surfing controls and physics
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when attempting to access certain features
- Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Add more variety to the mini-games
- Improve surfing mechanics and controls
- Introduce a story mode or campaign
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Skater free?

Epic Skater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickman Surfer free?

Stickman Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Epic Skater or Stickman Surfer?

Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Epic Skater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Epic Skater or Stickman Surfer have ads?

Both Epic Skater and Stickman Surfer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Skater or Stickman Surfer?

Epic Skater ships an update monthly, and Stickman Surfer every 17 months. Most recently, Epic Skater was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stickman Surfer on November 2, 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.*