# Boo! vs Sticky Terms

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticky Terms at none against Boo!'s 1. Sticky Terms also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 201). Boo!'s advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 88%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boo! against 4.8 for Sticky Terms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Terms has 2.7K ratings behind it against 201, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Sticky Terms's.

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, Sticky Terms every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boo! | Sticky Terms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-terms/id1495581633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 87.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## 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


### Sticky Terms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-terms/id1495581633)

Explore a collection of 250 unique words from various languages that lack direct translations. Challenge your mind by deciphering the meanings of these untranslatable terms through engaging puzzles.

**Highlights:** 250 untranslatable words, Language puzzles, Meaning deciphering, Unique vocabulary, Brain teaser game

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🤓 Educational - learning new words
- 🎨 Unique and creative visual design
- 💰 No in-app purchases, just ads
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🌐 Limited language/word diversity
- 🔇 No option to disable sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect word definitions or translations
- Unresponsive controls in certain levels
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and words
- Include word pronunciation audio
- Implement a hint system or tutorial
- Expand to more languages and cultures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boo! free?

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

### Is Sticky Terms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boo! or Sticky Terms?

Boo! is rated higher. Boo! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Sticky Terms averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Boo! or Sticky Terms have ads?

Boo! shows ads; Sticky Terms does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boo! or Sticky Terms?

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, and Sticky Terms every 2 months. Most recently, Boo! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sticky Terms on October 26, 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.*