# Boost Arena — Absolutely Smashing!

> Fast-paced arena racing game with power-ups and boost mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Squarehead Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-arena/id1384836153 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Squarehead Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/918475091)
- Category: Games, Sports, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 163 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 138 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-arena/id1384836153/reviews.md

## What is Boost Arena?

Get ready for Boost Arena!

How to Play:

* Press the left and right sides of the screen to steer.
* Collect power-ups to use against other cars.
* Collect boost balls to charge your boost meter and score points.
* When your boost meter is full, steer in both directions at the same time to boost through other cars.

## Key features

- Steer by tapping screen sides
- Collect power-ups
- Charge boost meter
- Score points with boost
- Smash through opponents

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dominator | $0.99 | one-time |
| F-Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mamba | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mammoth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nitro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Panther | $0.99 | one-time |
| Striker | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Boost Arena?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Clean graphics and smooth animations
- ⚡ Tight and responsive controls
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system
- 💰 Fair pricing for premium features
- 🎯 Simple and easy-to-learn mechanics
- ⏱️ Removal of time limits (recent update)
- 🚗 Variety of car designs

**Cons**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-play mechanics
- ⏳ Long wait times between gameplay sessions
- 🚗 Limited car variety without payment
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤖 Only plays against AI bots, not real players
- 🗺️ Single map/arena gets repetitive
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💥 Power-ups too abundant in arena
- 📱 Game crashes and loading issues
- 🎮 Limited gameplay depth and variety

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading screen with 'Standby' message
- Crashes when attempting offline play
- iPad rotation not working properly
- Bomb explosion effects lasting longer than animation
- Game crashes on startup for some users
- Accidental in-app purchases not refundable

**Most requested features**

- Real-time multiplayer with actual players
- Additional maps and arenas
- More car options and variety
- Free way to unlock cars through gameplay
- In-game currency system for progression
- Car customization and upgrades
- Obstacles and environmental challenges
- Different camera angles/views
- Tutorial or practice mode
- Weather effects and dynamic conditions
- Ability to turn off voice commentary
- Offline gameplay support
- Russian language support
- Damage system and car degradation
- New power-ups and weapons

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-arena/id1384836153/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 12/10

*2022-07-18, version 1.0.9*

Игра крутая. Хотелось бы новых карт и возможность играть с друзьями. Вообщем, игре нужно развитие!

### 4/5 — This is honetsly so cool. Has huge potential in fact.

*2022-06-07, version 1.0.9*

This is a pretty cool game, just add some cool maps, you could even ask me to help, or at least send u a picture of a map I have in mind for u guys, but u don’t have to, anyways, I think if you add more cars, and increase public knowledge on this game, it would be honestly pretty awesome, make sure to add some updates and stuff and your good to go.
        Overall great game!

### 5/5 — AMAZING!!!

*2021-01-20, version 1.0.9*

NOTHING TO SY TO THIS GAME JUST ADDICTING!!!

### 2/5 — Kinda boring for the price.

*2020-09-11, version 1.0.9*

$4.99 to have no ads, but if you plan to play it more than once the ads are going to break you. 

It’s kinda boring. Drive a car in a square pad and pick up things. That’s it. You can’t ram other cars or you die, there’s no jumps or anything to do tricks or show off, and you can modify the cars at all so it’s a really limited basic game.

### 5/5 — 😂

*2020-08-11, version 1.0.9*

Oynamadan müthiş diyorum

### 2/5 — Ok

*2020-05-25, version 1.0.9*

The game keeps on loading and says “Standby” but when it’s loading, it just stops near the end and doesn’t go anywhere, i even kept it up for hours and stopped because it still hasn’t moved

### 4/5 — Super addictive!

*2020-02-14, version 1.0.9*

Great game! Wish vehicles weren’t created equal

### 5/5 — Вполне годная игра

*2020-02-09, version 1.0.9*

Нужно только развитие этой игре, типа дождь туман, погодные динамические условия, экшена добавить. В целом очень минималистичная и затягивающая 👌

### 2/5 — Много рекламы!!!!

*2020-01-21, version 1.0.9*

После каждого заезда реклама ((((

### 5/5 — Most underrated game ever made!

*2019-11-04, version 1.0.9*

So I just got the top score and I'm finally in 1st place. I've been playing this game for well over a year now and have been coming back everyday to try and get got the top of the leaderboard. That day has come and now I can die happy. Not sure what to do with my free time now. Do I get a special prize? Fingers crossed!

Simply put: DOWNLOAD THIS GAME!

## Frequently asked questions about Boost Arena

### What is Boost Arena?

Boost Arena is a fast-paced racing game where players compete in an arena. The objective is to steer, collect power-ups and boost balls, and use the boost ability to smash through opponents and score points.

### How do I play Boost Arena?

You control your car by pressing the left and right sides of the screen to steer. Collect power-ups for advantages and boost balls to charge your boost meter. When the meter is full, boost through other cars.

### Is Boost Arena free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or advantages.

### What devices is Boost Arena compatible with?

The description does not specify device compatibility, but it is a mobile application. Typically, such games are available on both iOS and Android platforms.

### What is the main goal in Boost Arena?

The main goal is to outmaneuver and smash through opponents using power-ups and the boost ability. Collecting boost balls charges your boost meter, which is crucial for scoring points and eliminating rivals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2018-08-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

minor fixes

### 1.0.8 — 2018-08-06

* minor bug fixes

### 1.0.7 — 2018-08-02

Simplified IAP's, gameplay tweaks and minor bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2018-06-30

* no time limits
* minor bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2018-06-27

* Fixed text over-run in "How To Play" dialog (Japanese)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*