# Axe Climber vs Boot That Ball

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.

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.

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.

Axe Climber ships an update monthly, Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axe Climber | Boot That Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781/reviews)** | [4.7 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-that-ball/id1529178266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MADFATCAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/549093534) | [Newtquest Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/925126763) |

## What reviewers say

### Axe Climber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and obstacles
- Ability to customize characters and axes
- Offline mode with no ads


### Boot That Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-that-ball/id1529178266)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited shots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Inability to switch back to previously unlocked fans

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and Boot That Ball on October 15, 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.*