Crossbar Challenge vs Boot That Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crossbar Challenge
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Crossbar Challenge is a Sport Game. If you are a fun of Penalty Games you must try this challenging variation. Your aim is to hit the crossbar, not scoring a goal. There is no Goalkeeper to defeat, it's only you and the crossbar. Do you think it's easier? Try it now!
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.
- 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
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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?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crossbar Challenge at none against Boot That Ball's 3. Crossbar Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Boot That Ball's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 29 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Boot That Ball sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Crossbar Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crossbar Challenge ships an update every 29 months, Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crossbar Challenge | Boot That Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (407 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 407 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Code This Lab srl | Newtquest Games Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Crossbar Challenge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Crossbar Challenge
No in-app purchases
Boot That Ball
- Get 1000 coins$0.99
- Unlimited shots$1.99
- Remove pop-up ads$1.99
Questions
Is Crossbar Challenge free?
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Do Crossbar Challenge or Boot That Ball have ads?
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