Comparison

Axe Climber vs Boot That Ball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Axe Climber

Embark on a challenging climbing adventure across treacherous mountains filled with hazards. Test your skills in this addictive game where only a select few can reach the final level. Master the controls to overcome obstacles and ascend to new heights.

Highlights
  • Challenging mountain climbs
  • Spikes, volcanoes, and eagles
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Addictive gameplay
  • No ads (with subscription)
  • VIP skins (with subscription)
  • Super shield (with subscription)
Features
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Get ready to face the toughest mountains full of spikes, volcanoes and eagles! Only 2% of players reached the last level! Easy to learn but hard to master, Axe climber is super addicting! CONTACT : Please feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com if you encounter any problem regarding this app. ------------------------------- Subscription Terms Here is the subscription period available in our game: Weekly subscription for $7.99 after a 3-day free trial The offer unlocks the following features: - No more ads - VIP skins - Super shield - Double earnings End of trial and subscription renewal: The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase The subscription is renewed automatically unless you turn it off 24 hours before the end of the current period The subscription automatically renews for the same duration as the original offer the users subscribed to (weekly, monthly or yearly) Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Cancelling a trial or a subscription: If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 If you have any question, feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com Privacy policy and Terms of use: http://www.greenpandagames.com/en/privacy_policy Link to Subscription terms : http://www.greenpandagames.com/en/terms_AC

About

Boot That Ball

Master precise touch controls to swipe a soccer ball into the goal with various shot types. Unlock new content and challenge yourself across three distinct game modes.

Highlights
  • Swipe controls for ball movement
  • Unlockable shot types (knuckleball, power shot, etc.)
  • Unlockable content (fans, keepers, footballs, scenes)
  • Classic mode: score points in 60 seconds
  • Hit the Target mode: aim for moving targets
  • Free Kick mode: beat the wall
Features
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Bend it. Smash it. Hit the top corner. Step up and score beautiful football goals with satisfying swipe controls, crazy curve, and a range of powerful shot types. Whether you love free kicks, curl shots, or smashing screamers into the top corner, Boot That Ball is all about scoring the kind of goals that feel impossible. - Score stunning goals Swipe to shoot and bend the ball around defenders, over the wall, and into the net. Master the perfect strike with easy-to-learn controls and satisfying shot physics. - Choose your shot Swipe down before you shoot to unlock different ways to score: Knuckleball Power Shot Dipping Shot Screwball Each shot type gives you new ways to beat the keeper and score amazing goals. - Watch and share your best goals Scored an absolute screamer? Use the replay system to watch your best goals again and share videos of your most satisfying shots. Perfect for those ridiculous top-corner finishes you need to show off. - Climb the leaderboards Think you’ve got the best strike? Compete across multiple leaderboards and try to become the ultimate free-kick specialist. - Unlock customisations Play to unlock a wide range of custom content, including: Fans Goalkeepers Footballs Scenes Build your own football atmosphere and personalise the look and feel of every match. Different crowd types bring their own visual style and unique cheering sounds, giving each goal a little more personality. - 3 game modes Take on different football challenges: CLASSIC – score as many points as possible in 60 seconds HIT THE TARGET – test your accuracy against moving targets FREE KICK – beat the wall and pick your spot - Perfect for football fans If you love: football skill games free kick games curve shot challenges satisfying sports gameplay …then Boot That Ball is for you. Can you hit the top corner?

Screenshots

Axe Climber2 screens
Boot That Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

Axe Climber and Boot That Ball both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Boot That Ball's written reviews are positive against 43% of Axe Climber's. Axe Climber's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 407) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Axe Climber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Boot That Ball sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Axe Climber against 4.7 for Boot That Ball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axe Climber has 57K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Axe Climber's written reviews are positive against 89% of Boot That Ball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axe Climber ships an update monthly, Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Axe Climber versus Boot That Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxe ClimberBoot That Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (57K ratings) — better4.7 (407 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better407
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB228 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMADFATCATNewtquest Games Ltd

Customer experience

Axe Climber

All ratings57,142 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews657 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative45.8%

Boot That Ball

All ratings407 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%

User reviews

Axe Climber

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 💎 Good variety of characters to unlock

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive number of ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after unlocking all characters

Boot That Ball

From 407 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to pick up
  • 🎨 Appealing graphics and animations
  • 💰 Minimal ads
  • 🎯 Satisfying shooting mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches with goalkeeper animations
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay in timed modes
  • 🔀 Confusing fan/keeper unlocking system

Bugs and requests

Axe Climber

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Icicles falling after leaving the danger zone
  • Freeze/crash issues when watching ads
  • Gem collection not working as intended

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels and obstacles
  • Ability to customize characters and axes
  • Offline mode with no ads

Boot That Ball

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Inability to switch back to previously unlocked fans

Requested features

3 requests
  • Practice mode with no time limit
  • Additional game modes (free kicks, penalty shots, etc.)
  • Ability to customize ball and player appearance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Axe Climber

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Membership3 Days trial$7.997 Days
3 purchases

Boot That Ball

One-time3
  • Get 1000 coins$0.99
  • Unlimited shots$1.99
  • Remove pop-up ads$1.99

Questions

Is Axe Climber free?
Axe Climber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boot That Ball free?
Boot That Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Axe Climber or Boot That Ball?
Axe Climber is rated higher. Axe Climber averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Boot That Ball averages 4.7 from 407 ratings.
Do Axe Climber or Boot That Ball have ads?
Both Axe Climber and Boot That Ball show ads.
Which is updated more often, Axe Climber or Boot That Ball?
Axe Climber ships an update monthly, and Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. Most recently, Axe Climber was updated on October 18, 2026 and Boot That Ball on October 15, 2026.

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