Comparison

Doodle Jump vs Boost 2

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

Head to head
About

Doodle Jump

Guide a character upwards on a graph paper world using tilt controls. Collect power-ups like jet packs and avoid obstacles such as black holes and monsters. Compete with friends and other players on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tilt controls for movement
  • Collect jet packs and power-ups
  • Avoid black holes and monsters
  • Jump on monsters Mario-style
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • Race against friends
Features
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BE WARNED: Insanely addictive! "possibly the best iPhone game ever created" - Touch Arcade From prime-time sitcoms (BIG BANG THEORY) to late night TV (JIMMY FALLON) to a fashion accessory for pop stars (LADY GAGA), Doodle Jump is EVERYWHERE! It's a cultural craze, a hot new trend! iTunes reviews (US) ************* "I just got dumped cuz I wouldn't put this game down! And I just kept playing while she walked away... ITS THAT GOOD!" "Somehow it's better than sleep for me. I am sick, sleep deprived, and achy, and yet I cannot put it down" "Coming from someone who owns a PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, I play this game more!! This game is amazing!!" Media reviews: ******* "Doodle Jump is a perfect micro-game, insanely addictive, and deliciously replayable. Go get it." - MacWorld.com "the most addicting iPhone game yet?" -GIZMODO "...the king of casual games on the App Store ...tons of updates and lots and lots of gameplay in a super simple and accessible package." - TUAW So, what is it? **** In Doodle Jump, you guide Doodle the Doodler—using some of the most subtle and accurate tilt controls in existence—on a springy journey up, up, up a sheet of graph paper, picking up jet packs, avoiding black holes, and blasting baddies with nose balls along the way. Laugh with delight as Doodle™ blows past other players' actual score markers scribbled in the margins. And be warned: this game is insanely addictive. FEATURES: - 11 incredible worlds + 3 SECRET easter eggs - broken, moving, disappearing, moveable, and EXPLODING platforms - JET PACKs, PROPELLER HATS, ROCKETS, and springs that fly you higher - UFOs, black holes, monsters, bear traps! - jump on monsters to bring them down MARIO-style - share your scores - race agains friends! - global leaderboards, achievements! How to play: Tilt to move left or right, tap the screen to shoot. -------------------------------------------------- *Please don't Doodle Jump and drive, and BE WARNED: Doodle Jump is Insanely Addictive!

About

Boost 2

Experience thrilling tunnel racing with new game modes, including online multiplayer. Enjoy a redesigned interface, Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements, and support for Retina and iPad displays. This update brings bug fixes and optimizations for an enhanced gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Three new game modes
  • Online multiplayer
  • Redesigned interface and HUD
  • Game Center integration
  • Online leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • Retina and iPad support
Features
Currently charting
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Thank you for playing. Your support helps an independent developer make fun, original and exciting games! The major update to the original version of the game has arrived. Boost 2 features: + Three brand new game modes, including online multiplayer + A completely redesigned interface and HUD + Game Center with online leaderboards and achievements + Retina and iPad support + Many other bug fixes and optimizations Thank you everyone for your continued support and feedback. Your encouragement and excitement for this game has been overwhelming, to say the least. I continue to look forward to hearing your feedback! Boost was featured as one of the best games of 2009 by Apple, and has even been featured in their iPod Touch commercial! "...among the iPhone tunnel games, Boost is king" - Touch Arcade "It was the best tunnel racer when it was originally released in 2009, and I'm having a hard time thinking of a better one that has been released since then" - Touch Arcade "I don’t consider myself a fan of racing games, but Boost 2 was a welcome change to my usual gaming fare." - AppAdvice "Lanis has crafted a beautiful tunnel-racer that makes its predecessor, Cube Runner, look crude by comparison" - Thumb Spree "Addicting Solid Tunnel Game" - itunesgames.net Featured by Apple in "Hot New Games" Featured on Touch Arcade's "Best iPhone Games: October 2009"

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
Boost 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Boost 2 at 4.7 against Doodle Jump's 4.2. Boost 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Doodle Jump costs $1.99 and Boost 2 $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Boost 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boost 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 828 and 556 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 91% of Boost 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Boost 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Doodle Jump versus Boost 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpBoost 2
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.2 (828 ratings)4.7 (556 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings828 — better556
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#45 — better#92
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLima SkyJonathan Lanis

Customer experience

Doodle Jump

All ratings828 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative20.7%

Boost 2

All ratings556 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews445 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.3%

User reviews

Doodle Jump

From 828 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Favorite game
  • 🎮 Great classic
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🕹️ Amazing game
  • 🎨 Cute characters and themes

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Confusing controls
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Paid version still has ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Boost 2

From 556 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 💎 Stunning visuals
  • 🎨 Vibrant colors
  • 🎵 Catchy soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔚 Lack of game modes
  • 🕹️ Sensitive controls
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔍 Small text/UI elements

Bugs and requests

Doodle Jump

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missions progress not saving properly
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Multiplayer connection issues
  • Incorrect theme/character unlocking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more themes and characters
  • Improve multiplayer functionality
  • Add difficulty settings
  • Provide an option to turn off sound effects
  • Optimize for newer devices

Boost 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable controls
  • Additional game modes
  • Level progression system
  • Music playlist integration
  • Difficulty settings

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Doodle Jump

One-time11
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 1000 candies$0.99
  • 500 eggs$0.99
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  • 10,000 gold$0.99
  • 10,000 coins$1.99
  • 5000 eggs$1.99
  • 100,000 gold$1.99
  • 30,000 coins$2.99
  • 10000 candies$2.99
  • 15000 eggs$2.99
  • 100,000 coins$3.99
None

Boost 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Boost 2 free?
Boost 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Boost 2?
Boost 2 is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Boost 2 averages 4.7 from 556 ratings.
Do Doodle Jump or Boost 2 have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor Boost 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Boost 2?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Boost 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 13, 2026 and Boost 2 on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Boost 2?
Doodle Jump currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Boost 2 at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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