# Skateboard Party 2 vs HALFPIPE.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HALFPIPE. at none against Skateboard Party 2's 11. HALFPIPE. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Skateboard Party 2's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 148). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skateboard Party 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. HALFPIPE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

HALFPIPE. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skateboard Party 2 has 7.2K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Skateboard Party 2's written reviews are positive against 87% of HALFPIPE.'s.

Skateboard Party 2 ships an update every 5 months, HALFPIPE. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skateboard Party 2 | HALFPIPE. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skateboard-party-2/id881105814/reviews) | **[4.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [Leaked Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/826062062) |

## What reviewers say

### Skateboard Party 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skateboard-party-2/id881105814)

Experience freestyle skateboarding with realistic graphics and customizable controls. Master over 40 tricks, complete achievements, and upgrade your skater. Ride in 8 unique locations and customize your gear with real brands.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Career mode with achievements, Free skate mode, Over 40 tricks and hundreds of combinations, Customizable skaters and gear, Multiple unique locations, Customizable controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poseur EXP Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amateur EXP Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Novice EXP Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Semi-Pro EXP Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro EXP Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master EXP Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skaters | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Locations | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hall of Fame EXP Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hall of Fame EXP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💎 Great graphics
- 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages
- 🤩 Nostalgic for old fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤖 Poor optimization for newer devices
- 🕰️ Long unskippable intro
- 🔑 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 🤔 Confusing grind mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after intro video
- Unable to input age correctly
- Grind balance issues near walls
- Glitches when using Bluetooth controllers
- Incorrect screen scaling on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More skateparks and levels
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to customize characters
- Controller support improvements
- Reduced ads or free version


### HALFPIPE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfpipe/id1437194690)

Experience retro 8-bit skateboarding with intuitive swipe controls for tricks and a bomb mechanic to gain altitude. Test your skills and see if you can become a skateboarding legend.

**Highlights:** 8-bit retro graphics, Swipe controls for tricks, Bomb mechanic for altitude, Skateboarding simulation, Pro-skater challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🕹️ Retro arcade feel
- ✨ Addictive nature
- 🎮 Good for passing time
- 💯 Simple and easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Ads are intrusive
- 🥱 Gets boring quickly
- 🤔 Lacks depth and variety

**Reported bugs**

- One selection option on opening screen doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add BMX rider
- More levels or achievements
- More parks
- More tricks
- Better customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skateboard Party 2 free?

Skateboard Party 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HALFPIPE. free?

HALFPIPE. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Skateboard Party 2 or HALFPIPE.?

HALFPIPE. is rated higher. Skateboard Party 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while HALFPIPE. averages 4.7 from 148 ratings.

### Do Skateboard Party 2 or HALFPIPE. have ads?

Skateboard Party 2 shows ads; HALFPIPE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skateboard Party 2 or HALFPIPE.?

Skateboard Party 2 ships an update every 5 months, and HALFPIPE. every 3 days. Most recently, Skateboard Party 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and HALFPIPE. on October 21, 2026.

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