# Boo! vs Samorost 1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samorost 1 at none against Boo!'s 1. Samorost 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Boo!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (96% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Boo! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 226 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Samorost 1's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boo! | Samorost 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** | [4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-1/id1561324007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 83.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) |

## 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


### Samorost 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-1/id1561324007)

Embark on a bite-sized space adventure from the early days of a beloved series. This classic experience has been revitalized with updated graphics, remastered sounds, and a new musical score.

**Highlights:** Original bite-sized adventure, Remastered sounds, Enhanced graphics, New music by Floex, Formerly released in 2003

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Unique art style
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Wonderful music and sound design
- 🕹️ Engaging puzzles
- 🌍 Immersive world and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Very short gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times
- 🤯 Confusing or illogical puzzles
- 🔍 Lack of guidance or instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Audio issues like sound cutting out

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay duration
- More challenging puzzles
- Expanded story and world
- Controller support
- Free sequels or additional content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boo! free?

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

### Is Samorost 1 free?

Samorost 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boo! or Samorost 1?

Boo! is rated higher. Boo! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Samorost 1 averages 4.6 from 226 ratings.

### Do Boo! or Samorost 1 have ads?

Boo! shows ads; Samorost 1 does not.

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