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Summer Wheelie

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Summer Wheelie is a simple, addictive wheelie game praised for its fun and relaxing gameplay, but it is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, frequent technical issues like freezing and lagging, and a lack of content variety.

4.7★ lifetime (47,075) Free + in-app purchases since 2017 by TapNation updated 9.5 mo ago recent negative 14% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Excessive Ads Performance Issues Enjoyable Gameplay Lack of Content/Variety
5★249
4★39
3★21
2★13
1★39
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Summer Wheelie is a free mobile game focused on performing wheelies, with many users finding it fun and engaging for short periods. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues with an overwhelming number of ads, performance problems such as freezing and lagging, and a general lack of new content or customization options.

What users like

What users complain about

  • Excessive and intrusive ads frequently interrupt gameplayR1R3R5R6
  • Game frequently freezes or lags, leading to crashes and lost progressR97R179R180R214
  • Lack of content, including bikes, maps, customization, and general updatesR9R108R129R142
  • Purchasing 'no ads' does not always work or is reverted by updatesR6R166
  • Difficulty in judging distance due to lack of shadowsR2
  • Some users report unauthorized in-app purchases or requests for sensitive permissionsR316R334

Latest update · v1.49

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Recurring themes

Excessive Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, appearing after every game, crash, or even when declining a revive. Users feel the ads ruin the experience, with some noting false advertising claims about not watching ads. There are also reports that purchasing ad removal doesn't work or is undone by updates.R1R3R5R6
Performance Issues negative
Many users experience frequent freezing and lagging, which often leads to crashes and loss of progress. This issue is particularly frustrating when it occurs during high scores or critical gameplay moments. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes and performance improvements,' but recent reviews contradict this, indicating these issues persist.R97R179R180R214
Lack of Content/Variety negative
Reviewers frequently request more content, such as additional bikes, maps, characters, customization options for riders and bikes, and new gameplay mechanics. Some feel the game gets repetitive quickly and that there isn't enough to do after a short period of playing.R9R108R129R142
Enjoyable Gameplay positive
Despite the issues, many users find the core wheelie gameplay fun, addictive, and a good way to pass time. They appreciate its simplicity and the challenge of maintaining a long wheelie.R4R7R8R15

Who it's for

This game is for casual players looking for a simple, addictive time-waster who don't mind frequent ad interruptions or potential technical glitches R8R17. It is not for players seeking deep customization, varied content, or an ad-free experience without issues R129R142R166.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to ads and performance issues, which contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating. This indicates a significant negative trajectory in user experience, likely due to increased ad frequency or new bugs.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Summer Wheelie?
Yes, many users report an excessive number of ads, appearing after every game, crash, or even when declining a revive, which significantly detracts from the gameplay experience R1R3R5R12.
Does Summer Wheelie have customization options?
Based on recent reviews, the game has limited customization options for characters and bikes, with many users requesting more variety in bikes, maps, and rider customization R9R129R142R303.
Can you remove ads in Summer Wheelie?
While there is an option to purchase ad removal, some users report that this purchase either did not work or that ads reappeared after a game update R6R166.
Does Summer Wheelie have performance issues?
Yes, many players report that the game frequently freezes, lags, and crashes, often leading to lost progress, despite developer notes mentioning performance improvements R97R179R180R214.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · US Love this game: I have been playing this game for about 3 days and I already have the third longest wheelie (that I know of) a score of 26,764, and here’s where my one wish comes in, I wish this game had an online leaderboard accessible in the game, so that not only will it be more competitive but also we could see what place we’re in. Thank you anyways!
  2. [R7] 5/5 · US Best: This game is the best. My favorite game of all time. It’s so cool when I got the last bike. And this is the best game for eating something because you play a round then there’s a ad then you eat. Best game ever
  3. [R8] 5/5 · US wheelie game: very fun on a long car ride
  4. [R15] 5/5 · US Jase’s review: I think it is a very relaxing game and my opinion I just really really like it
  5. [R17] 5/5 · US I love this game: Super fun game I am stuck on it I can not leave my bed grate for wasting time
  6. [R38] 5/5 · US Great game.: Honestly just liked the sketchy kinda look and double score. Simple but love it.
  7. [R40] 5/5 · US My opion: Best offline game ever
  8. [R1] 5/5 · US So many ads: So many ads
  9. [R3] 3/5 · US I hate the ads: Everytime I don’t wanna revive at all it gives me an ad anyway bro fix that
  10. [R5] 1/5 · US To many ads: THERE IS WAY TO MANY ADS
  11. [R6] 4/5 · US Good game: The wow is 20000 points!!!!!??!!??!! Too many ads… on 4 stars Please is purchased 4.99$ No ads is buying to when back to 5 stars!
  12. [R97] 1/5 · US Laggy: Laggy
  13. [R179] 1/5 · US Crashes: Game crashes before I can even load in and when I do get it I can start a game without the same problem
  14. [R180] 2/5 · US Freeze too much: This game is fun until it freezes then once it un freeze it makes you crash and start all over.
  15. [R214] 3/5 · US It’s ok: The game stops a lot and very often
  16. [R9] 4/5 · US It could have more mother cycles: Add lick razors
  17. [R108] 2/5 · US BIKE SOUND EFFECTS ??: ADD BIKE SOUNDS
  18. [R129] 3/5 · US Mmh: Not enough bikes only one map and u can’t make your character custom
  19. [R142] 2/5 · US Needs more: I played the game since it first came out and it hardly changed. The game functions great and the mechanics are good. But they need more maybe by adding new music, new characters, new bikes, new maps, and even new combos, or even just improving the graphics. With all said and done I think it’s a great game I think it just needs to be updated
  20. [R166] 3/5 · US ads: great game aside from the fact that i purchased my ads to be removed then there was an update that brought them back and made them unable to be removed. pretty broke boy idea
  21. [R2] 4/5 · US Great game needs shadows: It’s a great game but you should add shadows so we can tell when we’re close to the ground or not it’s really difficult to tell.
  22. [R316] 1/5 · GB Took £2.99: Extremely unhappy with this game. An in game purchase came up and it took £2.99 out of my account without scanning my print. Avoid this game.
  23. [R334] 1/5 · CA Scam: It asked for permission to open some of the apps that had my credit card info. Apps that aren’t at all related to the game.
  24. [R12] 3/5 · US Fun but TOO MANY ADDS: literally every time you crash/restart there is an add.
  25. [R303] 3/5 · GB Laggy: Lags so bad and needs different bikes

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store