Epic Skater vs Pixie Pals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epic Skater
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.
- 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
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Kickflip, grind, manual, and combo your way through the streets of Los Angeles in Epic Skater. This free skating game will keep you coming back for more as you master dozens of tricks that combine into endless combos. Epic Skater has something for everyone as you compete on distance, biggest combo, or highest total score. Play the way you want. PLEASE NOTE: Epic Skater is completely free to play, but some in-game items can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable your device's settings. FEATURES: *More than 25 unique tricks that combine into millions of gnarly combos. *Trick over monster gaps for big points. *Battle your friends for leaderboard dominance. *Upgrade your stats to jump higher, grind faster, manual longer, and more! *Level up your skater to multiply your score into the stratosphere. *Skate the furthest, combo the biggest, or maximize it all to truly be an Epic Skater.
Pixie Pals
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Pixie Pals turns your next cruise, beach trip, or family vacation into a cozy collect-them-all adventure. Adorable cardboard creatures called Pals wait at cruise ports, tropical islands, and travel destinations around the world — and your job is to find them. Inspired by the beloved Cruising Ducks tradition, Pixie Pals takes that warm, generous spirit of strangers leaving little gifts for each other and turns it into a free game the whole family can play together. HOW IT WORKS Open the map. See Pixie Pals nearby. Walk to one. Tap to claim. Earn Pixie Dust. Repeat at every stop on your trip. It works at home, on a cruise, on a beach, or at a theme park. Wherever you go, there are Pals waiting. FEATURES Real-world map with GPS — find Pals near you, just like Pokémon GO but cozier Find Pals at major cruise ports — Cozumel, Nassau, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, and more Caribbean island and tropical beach Pals Bonus Pals at family theme parks and travel destinations Meet a cast of cardboard-cinema characters: Captain Clawford, Bonvoyage Bella, Quaxie the Cruiser, and friends Daily streaks, daily challenges, and a Pal of the Day Earn Pixie Dust to design and hide your own custom Pals for other travelers Seasonal Pals appear with the weather — spring blossoms, summer splash, rainy day specials A beautiful travel journal that records every Pal you've claimed and where Free cloud sync across your devices PERFECT FOR • Cruise families looking for fun port-day activities • Kids who love treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, and collecting • Cozy gamers who prefer chill vibes over combat • Anyone who loves the magic of unexpected joy on a vacation • Ages 4+ — completely family-friendly, no ads, no chat with strangers PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST No ads. No tracking across other apps. No selling your data. Pixie Pals is free to play and respects your privacy. Full privacy policy: pixievacations.com/pixie-pals/privacy ABOUT PIXIE VACATIONS Pixie Pals comes from Pixie Vacations, a family-owned travel agency booking dream cruises and family vacations. We made this game because we love that spark of joy you get when a trip feels magical. Planning a real cruise? We'd love to help — visit pixievacations.com/cruise. Grab your phone, find your first Pal, and start your collection. Bon voyage!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixie Pals at none against Epic Skater's 7. Pixie Pals also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Epic Skater sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pixie Pals asks for nothing beyond the download.
Epic Skater ships an update monthly, Pixie Pals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epic Skater | Pixie Pals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (301 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 301 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 422 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Your Daily Fill, LLC | VLM LLC |
Bugs and requests
Epic Skater
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
Pixie Pals
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Epic Skater
- Stack of Coins$1.99
- Pack of Energy Drinks$1.99
- Vault of Coins$4.99
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- Crate of Energy Drinks$4.99
- Epic Bundle$4.99
- Mountain of Energy Drinks$9.99
- Swimming Pool of Coins$9.99
Pixie Pals
No in-app purchases









