Item: PureSkate
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

92/100

PureSkate is a breath of fresh air in the mobile sports genre, offering what is arguably the most authentic skateboarding simulation available on a touchscreen. Unlike arcade-style titles that rely on button mashing, PureSkate introduces a 'your fingers are your feet' control scheme that feels incredibly tactile. The learning curve is steep—you have to think like a real skater to time your ollies and catch your flips—but the satisfaction of landing a clean line through the Sketch Park or Playground is unmatched. The 3D physics engine is impressive, accurately reflecting the weight and momentum of the board.

The game excels in its variety, offering dozens of goals that range from simple trick completions to complex gap challenges. Recent updates have added manuals and nollies, which completely open up the combo system, allowing you to link tricks together for massive scores. While the visuals have a stylized, clean look, the attention to detail in the skater's animations and the realistic sound of wheels on pavement creates a deeply immersive atmosphere. It’s a purist's dream that prioritizes skill and flow over flashy gimmicks.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

449522002

$2.99 4+★3.8 36 reviews

Author : Orbi Labs

Pubish Date : Wed Sep 28 2011

Last Update Date : Mon Jun 17 2024

Support Languages : English and Russian

Genres :

Version 3.1Mon Jun 17 2024

Bug fixes and platform updates. And NOTE - there is a new version of PureSkate scheduled to come out soon... keep your eyes peeled!
Get ready to skate your heart out in the most realistic and intuitive skateboarding simulation ever made!
Natural fingerboard control combined with a rich 3D view of your skater's
world creates a fun and addictive skateboarding experience that is the first of it's kind.
‘Your fingers are your feet’ - watch as you control the skater by pushing, ollieing, and performing kicks, turns, grinds, slides, spins, and more! The control you have will blow you away, and will challenge you to think like a skater to combine big tricks and create killer, clean lines.
Features:
- Fine control over the skaters feet
- Full 3D skater and world
- Dozens of flip and rail tricks
- Link tricks together for sick combos
- Build your skills accomplishing dozens of challenging goals
- Game Center leaderboards
- Bonus points for gaps
- Real sounds
- Flexible push and tilt modes
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Orbi Labs is an independent software shop dedicated to making Apps that people love. We are always eager for feedback, please let us know what you think!
feedback@orbilabs.com
http://twitter.com/orbilabs
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Get ready to skate your heart out in the most realistic and intuitive skateboarding simulation ever made!
Natural fingerboard control combined with a rich 3D view of your skater's
world creates a fun and addictive skateboarding experience that is the first of it's kind.
‘Your fingers are your feet’ - watch as you control the skater by pushing, ollieing, and performing kicks, turns, grinds, slides, spins, and more! The control you have will blow you away, and will challenge you to think like a skater to combine big tricks and create killer, clean lines.
Features:
- Fine control over the skaters feet
- Full 3D skater and world
- Dozens of flip and rail tricks
- Link tricks together for sick combos
- Build your skills accomplishing dozens of challenging goals
- Game Center leaderboards
- Bonus points for gaps
- Real sounds
- Flexible push and tilt modes
--------------
Orbi Labs is an independent software shop dedicated to making Apps that people love. We are always eager for feedback, please let us know what you think!
feedback@orbilabs.com
http://twitter.com/orbilabs

Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 36 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

PureSkate is a premier skateboarding simulation that transforms your mobile device into a fingerboard. Featuring a unique control system where your fingers act as the skater's feet, the game allows for precise execution of ollies, kickflips, grinds, and spins. Players can explore multiple 3D environments, complete challenging goals, and build sick combos. With real-life physics and a flexible push/tilt system, it offers a deep, skill-based experience for skating enthusiasts.

Features

Natural fingerboard controls

Full 3D skater and environments

Dozens of flip and rail tricks

Challenging skill-based goals

Game Center leaderboards

Tips

Mastering the Ollie

To perform an Ollie, quickly swipe down on the back of the board with your finger and then flick upward. Timing is key to clearing gaps and reaching rails for grinds.

Gameplays

Combo Flow

Link tricks together by landing a flip trick into a manual. Use the new manual controls to maintain your momentum between obstacles and maximize your score.