# LVL vs Boo!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LVL at none against Boo!'s 1. LVL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boo! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LVL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LVL against 4.8 for Boo!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 401 and 201 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of LVL's written reviews are positive against 96% of Boo!'s.

LVL ships an update every 3 weeks, Boo! every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LVL | Boo! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvl/id1164492728/reviews) | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **401** | 201 |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **96.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 130 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ertan Unver](https://appshunter.io/developer/841130981) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### LVL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvl/id1164492728)

This minimalistic puzzle game challenges players to think in 3D while solving 2D puzzles. It features over 50 hand-crafted levels and an endless mode with randomly generated puzzles. The unique gameplay requires players to consider interactions on opposite faces of the puzzle.

**Highlights:** 50+ hand-crafted levels, 150+ incredible puzzles, Unlimited randomly-generated levels, Minimalist design, Think in 3D for 2D puzzles, Interact with opposite faces

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful game
- 👍 由淺入深的遊戲
- 👍 simple and satisfying
- 👍 Lvl
- 👍 schlicht und gut

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 stope music
- 🔋 電池食う
- 🔋 Не оптимально
- 🔋 Игра отличная!
- 🐛 Game needs some fixing

**Reported bugs**

- the game start from the beginning when changing mobile device
- The endless version keeps crashing, please fix!
- Swipe controls are poor, making it a pain to change surfaces.
- Your new upgrade is terrible. Very jerky. Liked the old one much better.

**Requested features**

- Move a piece off the cube so it would be easier to rearrange larger pieces.
- a simple button to deactivate the sound
- Different geometric prisms instead of cubes and cubes within cubes


### Boo!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361)

Dip pumpkins in paint and use attributes to mask parts to solve Halloween-themed puzzles. The difficulty increases as you progress through 42 levels, with a daily puzzle mode unlocked upon completion.

**Highlights:** Pumpkin painting puzzles, Masking attributes, Increasing difficulty, 42 Halloween levels, Daily puzzle mode, Unlockable content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Simple yet challenging puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Minimal and non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🎨 Color contrast issues on low brightness
- 📺 Some ads are lengthy
- 🔄 Game resets when app is closed
- ⚙️ Occasional freezing/crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Level 24 progression bug - puzzle completes but won't advance
- App freezes at logo on iOS 14.7.1
- Game occasionally freezes after level completion
- Purchase restoration not working properly
- Color differentiation issue between white and neon yellow

**Requested features**

- More levels (most frequently requested)
- Increased difficulty options
- Endless or infinite mode
- Speed run mode with timing
- Hardcore mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LVL free?

LVL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boo! free?

Boo! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LVL or Boo!?

Boo! is rated higher. LVL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while Boo! averages 4.8 from 201 ratings.

### Do LVL or Boo! have ads?

Boo! shows ads; LVL does not.

### Which is updated more often, LVL or Boo!?

LVL ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boo! every 5 months. Most recently, LVL was updated on November 2, 2026 and Boo! on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*