# Pixel Pro Message Soccer vs Boot That Ball

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boot That Ball at 89% against Pixel Pro Message Soccer's 20%. Boot That Ball also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). Pixel Pro Message Soccer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pro Message Soccer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Boot That Ball sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boot That Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boot That Ball has 435 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Pixel Pro Message Soccer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Boot That Ball's.

Pixel Pro Message Soccer ships an update every 11 months, Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pro Message Soccer | Boot That Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-message-soccer/id1520559110/reviews) | **[4.7 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-that-ball/id1529178266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **435** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixamo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728624150) | [Newtquest Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/925126763) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pro Message Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pro-message-soccer/id1520559110)

Engage in turn-based soccer matches with friends directly through iMessage. Master free kicks, penalty shootouts, and full matches with customizable teams and kits. Enjoy ad-free gameplay with an optional in-app purchase to unlock all features.

**Highlights:** Play over iMessage, Turn-based football action, Penalty shootouts, Full matches, Up to 8 players, Customizable kits, No Ads

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Pixel Pro Message Soccer free?

Pixel Pro Message Soccer 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, Pixel Pro Message Soccer or Boot That Ball?

Boot That Ball is rated higher. Pixel Pro Message Soccer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Boot That Ball averages 4.7 from 435 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pro Message Soccer or Boot That Ball have ads?

Boot That Ball shows ads; Pixel Pro Message Soccer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pro Message Soccer or Boot That Ball?

Pixel Pro Message Soccer ships an update every 11 months, and Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pro Message Soccer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Boot That Ball on October 24, 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.*