Boost 2 vs Alto's Adventure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Three new game modes
- Online multiplayer
- Redesigned interface and HUD
- Game Center integration
- Online leaderboards
- Achievements
- Retina and iPad support
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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"
Alto's Adventure
Embark on an endless snowboarding journey across stunning alpine landscapes. Rescue llamas, perform tricks, and overcome obstacles in a visually captivating and tranquil experience. Discover unique characters and dynamic weather for a constantly evolving adventure.
- Physics-based gameplay
- Procedurally generated terrain
- Dynamic lighting and weather
- One-button trick system
- Combo system
- 180 handcrafted goals
- Unique snowboarders
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Above the placid ivory snow lies a sleepy mountain village, brimming with the promise of adventure. "A piece of interactive art" – WIRED "Best of 2015" and "15 Most Beautiful Games" – Apple "Favorite Apps of 2015" – The New York Times "One of the best mobile games" – The Verge "Alto's Adventure demands your attention" – IGN "2015 Game of the Year" – Product Hunt "Best 2D Visual Experience" – 2015 Unity Awards Finalist "One of the best-looking games on the App Store" – VICE “The visuals really are incredible” – TouchArcade “Simply stunning” – Red Bull "Best Looking Video Games of 2015" – TIME "Wonderfully tranquil and beautiful" – Engadget "Best iPhone apps of 2015" – Mashable "I couldn't let Alto's Adventure slide by me" – Destructoid "Alto’s Adventure for iOS may be the most beautiful endless runner you’ve ever played" – The Next Web "Pristine and refined" – LA Times "An engaging, relaxing, and beautiful experience." – MacStories "Satisfies the soul" – TechCrunch "Alto's Adventure is the endless runner matured" – Kotaku "Alto’s Adventure is remarkably soothing" – The New York Observer "Favorite game of the year" – BuzzFeed "A joyous experience" – GameSpot "One of my favorite games" – AppAdvice "Alto is lovely" – Eurogamer "It’s seriously stunning" – Macworld "Alto's Adventure is a brilliant mobile game" – PocketGamer "A beautiful visual experience" – CNET "An elegant ride down nature's greatest landmarks" – Kill Screen "A compelling game to play" – The Washington Post "Every inch of this game is visually impressive and delightfully charming" – Business Insider Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain. Features: • Fluid, graceful and exhilarating physics-based gameplay • Procedurally generated terrain based on real-world snowboarding • Fully dynamic lighting and weather effects, including thunderstorms, blizzards, fog, rainbows, shooting stars, and more • Easy to learn, difficult to master one button trick system • Chain together combos to maximize points and speed • Test your skills with 180 handcrafted goals • Discover six unique snowboarders, each with their own special attributes and abilities • Challenge your friends with Game Center. Compete for best high score, best distance, and best trick combo! • Acquire the wingsuit from Izel’s workshop for an entirely new gameplay dynamic • Beautifully minimalist and evocative visual design • Original music and handcrafted audio for an ambient and immersive experience (headphones recommended!) • Universal app with iCloud support. Play on your iPhone and iPad and your progress will always be in sync. Alto’s Adventure is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Boost 2 at fortnightly against Alto's Adventure's every 4 months. Boost 2 also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (91% vs 78%). Alto's Adventure's advantage is chart position (#3 vs #49) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 556). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Boost 2 costs $1.99 and Alto's Adventure $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Boost 2 against 4.6 for Alto's Adventure. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 556 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Boost 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Alto's Adventure's.
Boost 2 ships an update fortnightly, Alto's Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boost 2 | Alto's Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (556 ratings) — better | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better | 78.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 556 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #49 | #3 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Lanis | Snowman |
Customer experience
Boost 2
Alto's Adventure
User reviews
Boost 2
From 556 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Alto's Adventure
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌄 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing soundtrack
- 🧘♀️ Calming and zen-like gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
Room to improve
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔍 Obstacles can be hard to see
- 🤯 Wingsuit activation issues
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
Bugs and requests
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
Alto's Adventure
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add more characters and customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or biomes
- Allow skipping of difficult challenges
- Improve visibility and readability of UI elements
- Provide more control over the wingsuit functionality
In-app purchases
Boost 2
No in-app purchases
Alto's Adventure
No in-app purchases








