# Boo! vs Pivot

The clearest difference is rating: Boo! at 4.8 against Pivot's 4.4. Boo! also leads on ratings volume (201 vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boo! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pivot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boo! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boo! has 201 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Pivot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, Pivot every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boo! | Pivot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-a-hidden-gem/id1439023328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pivot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-a-hidden-gem/id1439023328)

Guide red dots to collect diamonds by strategically placing pivots. Avoid touching the sides to keep your group growing and increase your score. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Create pivots to rotate dots, Collect diamonds for score, Grow your dot group, Leaderboard competition, Avoid touching sides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Those Pesky Adverts! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1 life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boo! free?

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

### Is Pivot free?

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

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

Boo! is rated higher. Boo! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Pivot averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boo! or Pivot have ads?

Both Boo! and Pivot show ads.

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

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, and Pivot every 15 months. Most recently, Boo! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pivot 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.*