# Boomer Simulator vs Tricky Machines

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boomer Simulator at none against Tricky Machines's 3. Boomer Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Tricky Machines's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tricky Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Boomer Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Boomer Simulator against 4.5 for Tricky Machines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Boomer Simulator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tricky Machines's.

Boomer Simulator ships an update every 4 months, Tricky Machines every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boomer Simulator | Tricky Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomer-simulator/id1504046566/reviews) | **[4.5 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-machines/id1536951057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 83.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dreamon Studios AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068553211) | [Peter Soltesz](https://appshunter.io/developer/421763108) |

## What reviewers say

### Boomer Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomer-simulator/id1504046566)

Experience the thrill of lawn mower racing against the clock. Navigate obstacles and mow grass to conquer challenging levels in this nostalgic racing game.

**Highlights:** Lawn mower racing action, Time-based challenges, Obstacle navigation, Nostalgic graphics, 9 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Creative and original concept
- ✨ Unique retro/pixel art style
- 🎵 Catchy 90s style music
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Too few levels
- 😵 Motion sickness/dizziness
- 🤏 Small hitboxes for controls
- 🌫️ Tall grass blends with ground
- 😵 Difficulty spikes (level 6)

**Reported bugs**

- White screen/blank screen on load
- Ads appear unexpectedly
- Cannot open leaderboard
- White screen issue on startup
- White cloth blocking screen

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Endless mode
- Multiplayer mode
- In-game store for mowers
- Different racing modes


### Tricky Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-machines/id1536951057)

Experience a physics-based racing game with challenging tracks featuring jumps, puzzles, and drifting. Master different car types and overcome unique obstacles like heavy machinery and tight parking spots. Learn from top player replays to perfect your racing technique.

**Highlights:** Physics-based racing, Challenging tracks with puzzles and shortcuts, Drifting mechanics, Diverse vehicle types, Heavy machine and parking challenges, First-person view parking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 undos | $1.99 | one-time |
| unlimited undo | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boomer Simulator free?

Boomer Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tricky Machines free?

Tricky Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boomer Simulator or Tricky Machines?

Tricky Machines is rated higher. Boomer Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Tricky Machines averages 4.5 from 106 ratings.

### Do Boomer Simulator or Tricky Machines have ads?

Neither Boomer Simulator nor Tricky Machines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boomer Simulator or Tricky Machines?

Boomer Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and Tricky Machines every 4 days. Most recently, Boomer Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tricky Machines on October 21, 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.*