When comparing SimpleRockets vs True Skate, the Slant community recommends SimpleRockets for most people. In the question“What are the best simulation games on Android?” SimpleRockets is ranked 5th while True Skate is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose SimpleRockets is:
Simple Rockets is a breeze to pick up and play thanks to the swift way it allows one to build a rocket right off the bat and launch it.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Low barrier to entry thanks to the intuitive interface
Simple Rockets is a breeze to pick up and play thanks to the swift way it allows one to build a rocket right off the bat and launch it.
Pro Rewards creativity by allowing the user to experiment endlessly
It's really fun to experiment with the essentially infinite rocket designs you can come up with.
Pro Immersive mode
True Skate offers immersive mode for devices on Android 4.4+.
Pro Realistic mode for more accurate physics
The physics will be less floaty but allow for quicker board response.
Pro Daily, weekly, monthly and all-time leaderboards
There is an assortment of leaderboards for each course.
Pro Customize your board / griptape graphics
The player can customize their skateboards by using images from their device.
Pro Can be played one handed
Being that True Skate is a portrait mode game, it can be played with one hand.
Pro Detection for a wide variety of tricks
There is a huge variety of tricks possible by combining different swipes and taps.
Pro Good graphics
The graphics are very well done and look quite real.
Pro Intuitive control scheme
Adequately mimics the actual movements required of your foot.
Cons
Con Includes in app purchases
Simple Rockets, despite being upfront paid at $1.99 also includes in app purchases that are $0.99 per item.
Con Additional courses are In-App-Purchases
Some aren't that great (the school one is pretty bad IMO).