Disc Drivin' Lite vs Boulder Jack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disc Drivin' Lite
Engage in fun, turn-based racing with friends using simple swipe controls and 3D physics. Utilize power-ups and navigate challenging tracks with unique obstacles. Play online or locally with multiple players.
- Swipe controls
- Full 3D physics
- Power-ups
- Unique track obstacles
- Turn-based multiplayer
- Local multiplayer options
- In-game chat
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This is the free version of Disc Drivin'. Check out Disc Drivin' or Disc Drivin' HD for a version without ads. Disc Drivin’ is fun, social, turn-based racing! Race against your friends at your own pace with the swipe of your finger. Use awesome powers and avoid hazards on beautiful tracks with full 3D physics! ________________________________________ • Touch Arcade "Disc Drivin' is a total blast to play... The gameplay is just so satisfying, and the turn-based nature fits into a busy lifestyle" • 148 Apps - ** Editor's Choice ** "Disc Drivin’ is easily one of the most addictive games I have ever played on iOS." • Slide To Play - ** 4 out of 4 (Must Have) ** "Few multiplayer games have drawn us in like Disc Drivin’... Pick up Disc Drivin’, tell your friends to do the same, and start your finger-flicking engines." • The APPera - ** Best iPhone Games 2010 ** "If you haven't heard of this game, all that will change this year." • AppAdvice - ** 4 Stars (Should Buy) ** "One of the more entertaining social games to hit the App Store as of late." _________________________________________ Gameplay • Easy, fun, swipe controls to propel your disc • Full 3D physics • Activate powers during your turn like turbo boost, bombs, and oil slicks • Unique obstacles in each track such as bumpers, barriers, and ramps • Replay last turn of each player • Lots of unique tracks in 4 different environments • Beautiful retina display graphics • Customize your disc decal and color Multiplayer • Play-at-your-own-pace, turn-based multiplayer • Play up to 20 simultaneous online games • Challenge your friends and random opponents • Up to 4 players in online games • Play locally with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or pass-and-play on a single device with up to 8 players • Chat in-game with your friends • Push notifications when it is your turn
Boulder Jack
Embark on a thrilling escape as you guide a pirate away from a pursuing boulder. Navigate diverse environments with dynamic weather and stunning visuals. Challenge friends and utilize unique abilities to survive this reverse running adventure.
- Reverse running gameplay
- Swipe to move controls
- Multiple environments
- HD graphics
- Visual effects
- Friend challenges
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The creators of ‘Catch The Ark’ proudly bring you the App Store’s first REVERSE RUNNER! HELP Jack the pirate escape the massive boulder on his tail! FEATURES - Reverse Running - Swipe to Move - Different Environments and Weather Effects - Beautiful HD Graphics - Amazing Visual Effects - Challenge Your Game Centre and Facebook Friends - Ride Wilbur your Feathered Friend! - Start your adventure today! - This app is Universal with Retina HD Graphics. PLEASE NOTE Boulder Jack is completely free to play. However, some items can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your devices settings. Let us know what you would love to see in our next update at : www.playsidestudios.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Boulder Jack at none against Disc Drivin' Lite's shown. Boulder Jack also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). Disc Drivin' Lite's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Disc Drivin' Lite sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Boulder Jack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Disc Drivin' Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Disc Drivin' Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of Boulder Jack's.
Disc Drivin' Lite ships an update every 3 months, Boulder Jack every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Disc Drivin' Lite | Boulder Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better | 4.3 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 60.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixelocity Software LLC | PlaySide |
Customer experience
Disc Drivin' Lite
Boulder Jack
User reviews
Disc Drivin' Lite
From 30 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great multiplayer experience
- 🕰️ Excellent time-killer
- 🎨 Customizable discs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- ⏱️ Slow turn updates in online play
- 🧭 No option to resign during opponent's turn
Boulder Jack
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Graphics and design
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Innovative reverse runner concept
- 🎵 Cool music
Room to improve
- 🥱 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐌 Slow performance on older devices
- 😵 Confusing controls/responsiveness
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Intrusive advertisements
Bugs and requests
Disc Drivin' Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disc movement glitches
- Crashes when ads fail to load
- Notifications not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- New tracks and course designs
- Ability to create custom tracks
- Player stats and leaderboards
- Improved online multiplayer features
Boulder Jack
Reported bugs
11 issues- Mute button issues
- General glitches
- Game crashes
- Character not responding to gestures
- Lagging on iPhone 4
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- Scrolling too fast after a certain point
- Bugs with free lives/continues
- Game not intuitive on iPad Mini 2
- Game crashes on startup
- Slow performance
- Ads appear in landscape mode when game is portrait
Requested features
12 requests- More characters or outfits
- More power-ups
- More different levels or areas
- Missions or objectives
- Female character option
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- Save game feature
- Sensitivity options for controls
- More areas like snowy mountains
- Co-op feature
- Costumes or skins
- More interactive gameplay
- Brighter colors for obstacles
In-app purchases
Disc Drivin' Lite
- Stripes$0.99
- Swirl$0.99
- Atmosphere$0.99
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- Astro$0.99
- Smile$0.99
- Round$0.99
- Pointy$0.99
- Stars 2$0.99
- Sports$0.99
- Dots$0.99
Boulder Jack
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Double Coins$4.99
- Coin Pack 2$4.99
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- Coin Pack 3$19.99
- Coin Pack 4$49.99
- Coin Pack 5$99.99
Questions
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