# Alien Blob io vs Bumboat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bumboat at 100% against Alien Blob io's 45%. Bumboat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Alien Blob io's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Blob io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bumboat sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bumboat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Blob io has 2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Alien Blob io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bumboat's.

Alien Blob io ships an update every 2 months, Bumboat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Blob io | Bumboat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-blob-io/id1609254754/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumboat/id6751654599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAMPAM, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435908728) | [The Hidden Chapter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836239291) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Blob io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-blob-io/id1609254754)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer game where you control a blob, consuming smaller entities to grow larger. Outsmart and outmaneuver real players to become the biggest blob in the universe. Enjoy vibrant visuals and straightforward controls in this action-packed experience.

**Highlights:** Eat smaller blobs to grow, Compete against real players, Unlock rewards, Cool graphics and skins, Easy controls, Fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying troll ability
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Trolls that shoot from far away

**Reported bugs**

- Ads shown even after clicking 'no thanks'
- Trolls that are too big and charge at players

**Requested features**

- Add hats
- Bigger map
- Remove troll ability


### Bumboat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumboat/id6751654599)

Navigate a boat through challenging water-filled courses, aiming to reach the goal. Earn rewards, unlock customizations, and master five unique game modes. Enjoy physics-driven puzzles and adventurous scenarios.

**Highlights:** Navigate boats through obstacles, Earn medals, trophies, and coins, Unlock boat customizations, Five unique game modes, Physics-driven puzzles, Multiple language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Blob io free?

Alien Blob io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bumboat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Blob io or Bumboat?

Bumboat is rated higher. Alien Blob io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Bumboat averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Alien Blob io or Bumboat have ads?

Both Alien Blob io and Bumboat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Blob io or Bumboat?

Alien Blob io ships an update every 2 months, and Bumboat every 9 days. Most recently, Alien Blob io was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bumboat 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.*