True Skate in IOS

The ultimate skateboarding sim

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

95/100

True Skate is the closest you can get to the feeling of actual skateboarding without leaving your couch. Instead of using buttons to execute canned animations, the game uses a revolutionary 'True Axis' physics system. You interact directly with the board using your fingers as if they were your feet—flicking to pop an ollie, swiping the side to kickflip, or dragging on the ground to push. It’s a simulation that rewards patience; learning to land a clean kickflip to manual feels like a genuine accomplishment because it relies on your timing and finger precision.

The park designs are exceptional, offering a mix of street spots and vert ramps that allow for total creative freedom. The 'Underpass' starter park is a playground of ledges and stairs that never gets old. While the game has evolved over a decade, its physics remain the gold standard. The addition of replay editing tools and slow-motion makes it a dream for 'skate photographers' who want to capture the perfect line. It is less of a 'game' and more of a digital hobby that you can sink hundreds of hours into.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sun Feb 09 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.5.106Tue Feb 10 2026

LIVE EVENT: SLS Sydney! The first stop of the 2026 SLS Championship Tour.

- Additional updates for the 2026 SLS Sydney event.


#1 game in 80 countries. Loved by millions of skateboarders all over the world.

"True Skate is clearly something special" - 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade review.

True Skate™ is the closest feeling to real-world skateboarding, with a decade long evolution as the ultimate skateboarding sim.

Note: True Skate™ comes with a single skatepark and contains additional content available via In-App Purchase or Subscription. See below.

PURE PHYSICS CONTROLS

Use your fingers like you would your feet on a real skateboard. Flick the board to make it react exactly how you would expect & drag your finger on the ground to push.

- Play with one finger, mind skate with 2 fingers, or play with 2 thumbs, now with Gamepad! The skateboard reacts instantly as foot & finger, thumb or stick feels truly connected whether pushing, popping, flipping or grinding.

- True Axis's instant & unified physics system listens for swipe, position, direction and strength from the player & processes how the skateboard should respond in real-time. So the same flick in two different points of the skateboard will react very differently.

- Literally any trick is possible with TRUE CONTROL of the skateboard, so if you can dream-it, you can do-it!

SKATEPARKS

Begin at the Underpass, then start grinding Bolts to unlock 10 Fantasy Parks. 

Additional skateparks are available as In-App Purchases. Shred over 20 real-world spots including; The Berrics, SPoT, Love Park, MACBA, & Street League Skateboarding Championship Courses from 2012.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SKATER AND SETUP

True Skate™ now has a character! Choose your character & start rolling to unlock custom apparel to show off your style. Customize your skateboard with decks and grips from Santa Cruz, DGK, Primitive, MACBA Life, Grizzly, MOB, Independent, Knox, Creature, Nomad, Capitol, ALMOST, Blind, Cliche, Darkstar, Enjoi, Zero & more. Customize your wheels & trucks.

EDIT YOUR REPLAY

True Skate™ is about nailing the perfect line; timing, strength, precision, angle, late corrections all make a difference. Replays are now next level, with a bunch of new cams and capability, including a fisheye lens that can shake on impact. Insert keyframes on the timeline to blend between cams. Select from;

- 5 preset Cams.

- Custom Cam with FOV, distortion, distance, height, pitch, pan, yaw & orbit options.

- Tripod Cam with auto, fixed, & follow options.

DIY

Unlock DIY Objects, spawn & multiply to create the park of your dreams. Stay tuned for new objects dropping weekly in the Shop.

COMMUNITY

Compete in Global Leaderboards, or connect with your mates via Challenges & games of S.K.A.T.E or join SANDBOX.

SANDBOX is a subscription service that enables players to create & play your True Skate™ experience:

- Custom board stats & graphics.

- Create your own spot, including the gravity!

- Or choose from tons of incredible Community-Made; Skateparks, DIYs, Boards, Skins, & Apparel.

PLAY SECOND SCREEN

Play with your iOS device or Gamepad as your controller and enjoy True Skate™ in landscape mode on the Big Screen! 

- Connect your iOS device to an Apple TV (or AirPlay compatible smart TV), via wi-fi, or via cable using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter.

- Pair your Gamepad with your iOS device via Bluetooth.

Note: An internet connection is required to access some features.

Terms of service can be found at http://trueaxis.com/tsua.html

Privacy Policy can be found at https://trueaxis.com/tsspp.html

Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to players iTunes account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).

#1 game in 80 countries. Loved by millions of skateboarders all over the world.

"True Skate is clearly something special" - 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade review.

True Skate™ is the closest feeling to real-world skateboarding, with a decade long evolution as the ultimate skateboarding sim.

Note: True Skate™ comes with a single skatepark and contains additional content available via In-App Purchase or Subscription. See below.

PURE PHYSICS CONTROLS

Use your fingers like you would your feet on a real skateboard. Flick the board to make it react exactly how you would expect & drag your finger on the ground to push.

- Play with one finger, mind skate with 2 fingers, or play with 2 thumbs, now with Gamepad! The skateboard reacts instantly as foot & finger, thumb or stick feels truly connected whether pushing, popping, flipping or grinding.

- True Axis's instant & unified physics system listens for swipe, position, direction and strength from the player & processes how the skateboard should respond in real-time. So the same flick in two different points of the skateboard will react very differently.

- Literally any trick is possible with TRUE CONTROL of the skateboard, so if you can dream-it, you can do-it!

SKATEPARKS

Begin at the Underpass, then start grinding Bolts to unlock 10 Fantasy Parks. 

Additional skateparks are available as In-App Purchases. Shred over 20 real-world spots including; The Berrics, SPoT, Love Park, MACBA, & Street League Skateboarding Championship Courses from 2012.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SKATER AND SETUP

True Skate™ now has a character! Choose your character & start rolling to unlock custom apparel to show off your style. Customize your skateboard with decks and grips from Santa Cruz, DGK, Primitive, MACBA Life, Grizzly, MOB, Independent, Knox, Creature, Nomad, Capitol, ALMOST, Blind, Cliche, Darkstar, Enjoi, Zero & more. Customize your wheels & trucks.

EDIT YOUR REPLAY

True Skate™ is about nailing the perfect line; timing, strength, precision, angle, late corrections all make a difference. Replays are now next level, with a bunch of new cams and capability, including a fisheye lens that can shake on impact. Insert keyframes on the timeline to blend between cams. Select from;

- 5 preset Cams.

- Custom Cam with FOV, distortion, distance, height, pitch, pan, yaw & orbit options.

- Tripod Cam with auto, fixed, & follow options.

DIY

Unlock DIY Objects, spawn & multiply to create the park of your dreams. Stay tuned for new objects dropping weekly in the Shop.

COMMUNITY

Compete in Global Leaderboards, or connect with your mates via Challenges & games of S.K.A.T.E or join SANDBOX.

SANDBOX is a subscription service that enables players to create & play your True Skate™ experience:

- Custom board stats & graphics.

- Create your own spot, including the gravity!

- Or choose from tons of incredible Community-Made; Skateparks, DIYs, Boards, Skins, & Apparel.

PLAY SECOND SCREEN

Play with your iOS device or Gamepad as your controller and enjoy True Skate™ in landscape mode on the Big Screen! 

- Connect your iOS device to an Apple TV (or AirPlay compatible smart TV), via wi-fi, or via cable using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter.

- Pair your Gamepad with your iOS device via Bluetooth.

Note: An internet connection is required to access some features.

Terms of service can be found at http://trueaxis.com/tsua.html

Privacy Policy can be found at https://trueaxis.com/tsspp.html

Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to players iTunes account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.


In-Game Events

LIVE EVENT
SLS Championship Tour: Sydney
Unlock stop 1 of the 2026 Street League CT.

Complete all the missions and SLS Sydney, stop 1 of the 2026 SLS CT is yours to keep in your pocket forever!

Starts: 2/12/2026Ends: 2/27/2026

Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 8782 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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True Skate is widely regarded as the most authentic skateboarding simulator on mobile. Featuring the innovative 'True Axis' physics engine, the game allows for complete control over the board's movement. By swiping and flicking directly on the deck, players can perform an unlimited variety of tricks including ollies, flip tricks, and complex grinds. The game comes with a beautiful skatepark and offers numerous missions and global leaderboards. With its realistic handling and deep customization of decks and wheels, it provides a pure skateboarding experience that favors skill over high scores.

Features

1

Revolutionary True Axis physics engine

2

Authentic touch-to-skate controls

3

Beautifully designed street and vert parks

4

In-depth replay editor with fisheye lens

5

Real-world skate brands for customization

Tips

Promotion Videos

True Skate (by True Axis) - iOS / Android HD Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, completing objectives generates keys to unlock additional parks like the Schoolyard and Warehouse.

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