Comparison

Boost 2 vs Alto's Adventure

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

Head to head
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"

About

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.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Procedurally generated terrain
  • Dynamic lighting and weather
  • One-button trick system
  • Combo system
  • 180 handcrafted goals
  • Unique snowboarders
Features
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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).

Screenshots

Boost 23 screens
Alto's Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Boost 2 versus Alto's Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoost 2Alto's Adventure
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (556 ratings) — better4.6 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better78.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5562.2K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#49#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB230 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonathan LanisSnowman

Customer experience

Boost 2

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

Alto's Adventure

All ratings2,158 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews1,264 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.1%

User reviews

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

Alto's Adventure

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What 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

None

Boost 2

No in-app purchases

None

Alto's Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boost 2 free?
Boost 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alto's Adventure free?
Alto's Adventure costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boost 2 or Alto's Adventure?
Boost 2 is rated higher. Boost 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 556 ratings, while Alto's Adventure averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Boost 2 or Alto's Adventure have ads?
Neither Boost 2 nor Alto's Adventure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boost 2 or Alto's Adventure?
Boost 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Alto's Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, Boost 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Alto's Adventure on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, Boost 2 or Alto's Adventure?
Boost 2 currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Alto's Adventure at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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