# Score! Hero vs True Surf

The clearest difference is rating: Score! Hero at 4.7 against True Surf's 3.8. Score! Hero also leads on ratings volume (368K vs 3.5K). True Surf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 32%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Score! Hero sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and True Surf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Score! Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Score! Hero has 368K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Score! Hero's written reviews are positive against 61% of True Surf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Score! Hero ships an update monthly, True Surf fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score! Hero | True Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (368K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141/reviews)** | [3.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **368K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #87 |
| Size | 218 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Touch Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471316020) | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) |

## What reviewers say

### Score! Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Sports, #100 Top Grossing · Sports, #142 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of global soccer stardom in this puzzle-inspired game. Guide your player through hundreds of levels, scoring goals, making passes, and customizing their appearance. Compete with millions and achieve football glory.

**Highlights:** Score amazing goals, Pick killer passes, Curl shots into the top corner, Hundreds of levels, Level up your hero, Customize hero appearance, Enhanced 3D graphics

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Kicks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Hero Bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Hero Bux | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Case of Hero Bux | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and story progression
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic and buggy AI behavior
- 🤯 Overpowered goalkeepers and defenders
- 🔋 Frustrating energy/hearts system
- 🤬 Forced transfers and lack of control
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Inconsistent physics and controls
- Objective tracking and scoring issues

**Requested features**

- Remove energy/hearts system
- Improve AI and player control
- Add more customization options
- Implement a true career mode
- Provide more club/league variety


### True Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the most authentic surfing simulation with realistic physics and live weather forecasts from Surfline. Master real-time controls, travel to world-famous breaks, and compete in WSL events. Evolve your surfer, build your gear, and chase the perfect wave.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Live Surfline weather forecasts, World-famous surf breaks, Real-time touch controls, Character progression and customization, Board quiver management, Live WSL competitions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Storm (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Frequent Flyer (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Handful of Clams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Clams | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Clams | $28.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Clams | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sea of Clams | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Realistic wave physics and graphics
- 🤙 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Best surfing game on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive controls once learned
- 🌍 Variety of real-world surf spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boards and upgrades
- 🐢 Extremely slow progression and leveling up
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unreliable scoring system
- 🌊 Lack of consistently good waves at many locations
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Waves not generating properly at Surf Ranch
- Progression resets and lost progress
- Inability to travel to desired surf spots

**Requested features**

- First-person camera mode
- Customizable boards and characters
- Competitive multiplayer mode
- Career mode with challenges and sponsorships
- Ability to create and share custom surf spots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score! Hero free?

Score! Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is True Surf free?

True Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Score! Hero or True Surf?

Score! Hero is rated higher. Score! Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 368K ratings, while True Surf averages 3.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Score! Hero or True Surf have ads?

Score! Hero shows ads; True Surf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Score! Hero or True Surf?

Score! Hero ships an update monthly, and True Surf fortnightly. Most recently, Score! Hero was updated on October 24, 2026 and True Surf on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Score! Hero or True Surf?

Score! Hero currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and True Surf at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*