# Don't Trip! vs Boost Buddies

The clearest difference is ads: Don't Trip! at none against Boost Buddies's shown. Don't Trip! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (333 vs 60). Boost Buddies's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 44%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Trip! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Boost Buddies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Don't Trip! against 3.9 for Boost Buddies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't Trip! has 333 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Don't Trip!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Boost Buddies's.

Don't Trip! ships an update every 2 days, Boost Buddies every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Trip! | Boost Buddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-trip/id1356197613/reviews) | **[3.9 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-buddies/id1377471650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **333** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 264 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Trip!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-trip/id1356197613)

Navigate chaotic environments by tilting your phone to control unique footwear. Dodge a variety of obstacles and enemies in this motion-controlled walking simulator. Experience bizarre scenarios and complete silly missions.

**Highlights:** Unique motion controls with gyro, 50 different shoes, 12 unique settings, 30 missions, Action replay with GIF export, Cloud save

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sneakers - Yellow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneakers - Black | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crogs - Rainbow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crogs - Default | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ski Boots - Default | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heels - Default | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flippers - Default | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unicorns - Default | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midas' feet | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Great visual design and aesthetic
- 😄 Humorous and silly concept
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎯 Creative use of phone motion controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Phone rotation control is inconvenient
- 😴 Becomes boring quickly after short playtime
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and paywall mechanics
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety and modes
- 🤔 Confusing coin system with unclear purpose

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen stuck - won't advance to game
- Fish shoes cause graphical glitches and screen fuzzing
- Feet/shoe controls freak out and move uncontrollably
- Green play area doesn't appear at game start
- Game freezes or crashes at various points

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes (mini-games, racing, bug-stepping)
- Multiplayer functionality
- AR (augmented reality) version
- More customization options for shoes
- Free shoe options without paywall


### Boost Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-buddies/id1377471650)

Engage in a hardcore action reflex game with deceptively cute visuals. Test your skills across numerous challenging levels and obstacles. Collect unique characters, each with their own music and level design, to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 81 Challenge Levels, Hundreds of obstacle challenges, Unique characters with themes and music, Pixel art visuals, Sticker pack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + Lucky Kat + 300g | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Adorable characters and art
- 🎵 Great music and soundtrack
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ✨ Creative mechanics and rules
- 👍 Simple controls, easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Game won't open or start
- 📉 Lag and performance issues
- 💸 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤷 Difficulty with certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Game won't open
- Levels are unplayable due to no controls
- Button mode for controls not available in levels
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Update with new features and levels
- Add more levels
- Add more characters
- Make controls more accessible in levels
- Allow choosing when to watch ads for continues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Trip! free?

Don't Trip! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boost Buddies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Don't Trip! or Boost Buddies?

Boost Buddies is rated higher. Don't Trip! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while Boost Buddies averages 3.9 from 60 ratings.

### Do Don't Trip! or Boost Buddies have ads?

Boost Buddies shows ads; Don't Trip! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Trip! or Boost Buddies?

Don't Trip! ships an update every 2 days, and Boost Buddies every 4 months. Most recently, Don't Trip! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Boost Buddies on October 23, 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.*