Comparison

Boulder Base vs GripFall

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

Head to head
About

Boulder Base

Features
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It started like any other day. Untilโ€ฆ An armada of hostile machines appeared in the sky. The fate of humanity is in your hands. Are you ready to master tactics, build an unbreakable base, and crush your enemies in both the epic story campaign and intense real-time PvP battles? Earth is on the brink of destruction. Will you be the one to save it? Key Features: - Over 10 years of continuous development - Epic sci-fi story in a 100-year distant future - Real-time strategy (RTS) combining base building, defense & attack - Intense real-time PvP battles - Challenging singleplayer campaign against advanced AI - 700+ story-based missions - 3 unique heroes with upgradeable abilities BUILD & DEFEND Become a master of defense. Design an unbreakable base with 12 types of weapons and boosters, and lure robotic invaders into deadly traps! Your tactical layout is your greatest weapon. PLAN & CONQUER Unleash your inner tactician. Explore new territories, expose the enemy's weak points, and lead your troops to glorious victory on the battlefield. UPGRADE & DOMINATE Turn your army into an unstoppable force. Unlock powerful weapons and troops, upgrade them to the max, and unleash their devastating power to completely dominate your enemies. YOUR BATTLE, YOUR CHOICE Will you fight the relentless AI-driven armies in a challenging single-player campaign, or will you prove your superiority by crushing other players in intense real-time PvP battles? CHOOSE YOUR HERO. SHAPE THE BATTLE. You don't fight alone. Command one of 3 unique heroes and unleash their game-changing abilities. Will you decimate foes with Miss Hit's powerful shots, freeze them with Ice Ace's cryodrones, or engulf them in Sand Anomaly's deadly sandstorm? 700+ STORY-BASED MISSIONS Your epic journey unfolds across 700+ unique missions. Each mission will push your tactical skills to the limit, rewarding you with critical resources, new technologies, and crucial pieces of the story. UNCOVER AN EPIC SCI-FI STORY This is more than a warโ€”it's a mystery. Immerse yourself in an epic sci-fi universe, over 10 years in the making. Journey to a distant planet and unravel the dark truth behind the invasion. The answers are waiting. If you love strategy games with a deep storyline, Boulder Base is a must-have for you! ------------------------------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://codaby.github.io/privacy/boulder-base.html

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GripFall

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GripFall is a fast-paced, one-thumb reflex arcade game. A glowing orb falls endlessly through shifting shelves โ€” hold the screen to freeze it mid-air, release to drop through the gaps. Time your holds to build charge. Charged drops grant bonus points and unlock combo multipliers. Miss a gap and it's game over. The deeper you fall, the harder it gets. Gaps shrink, shelves speed up, and gravity intensifies. Five distinct visual zones mark your descent โ€” from cosmic starfields to neon cityscapes, volcanic embers, frozen crystals, and the dark abyss. Features: - One-touch gameplay โ€” hold to freeze, release to drop - Charge mechanic โ€” longer holds build speed boosts for double points - Combo system โ€” chain charged passes for up to 5x multipliers - Endless difficulty ramp โ€” gaps narrow, shelves accelerate, gravity increases - 5 atmospheric zones with unique visual themes - Synthesized audio โ€” no downloads, instant feedback - Haptic feedback on every pass and combo - Local high score tracking - Smooth 60fps performance How far can you fall?

Screenshots

Boulder Base4 screens
GripFall3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GripFall at none against Boulder Base's 20. GripFall also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Boulder Base's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Boulder Base sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. GripFall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boulder Base ships an update every 2 months, GripFall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Boulder Base versus GripFall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoulder BaseGripFall
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size642 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLukas HavelMuhammad Awwad

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Boulder Base

One-time20
  • Truck of Boulder Coins$1.99
  • Cup Of Hero Parts$1.99
  • Unlock Northfort base$2.99
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  • Unlock Redwick base$2.99
  • Unlock Waypond base$2.99
  • Unlock Millstone base$2.99
  • Unlock Burned Town base$2.99
  • Unlock Desert Cliff base$2.99
  • Small Halloween pack$2.99
  • Small Builder pack$2.99
  • Small Christmas pack$2.99
  • Small army pack$2.99
  • Complex pack$2.99
  • Supply of Boulder Coins$4.99
  • Barrel Of Hero Parts$4.99
  • Big Christmas pack$4.99
  • Big Halloween pack$4.99
  • Big Builder pack$4.99
  • Big complex pack$4.99
  • Big army pack$4.99
None

GripFall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boulder Base free?
Boulder Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GripFall free?
GripFall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boulder Base or GripFall have ads?
GripFall shows ads; Boulder Base does not.
Which is updated more often, Boulder Base or GripFall?
Boulder Base ships an update every 2 months, and GripFall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boulder Base was updated on September 19, 2026 and GripFall on October 14, 2026.

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