Comparison

Disc Drivin' Lite vs Boulder Jack

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Swipe controls
  • Full 3D physics
  • Power-ups
  • Unique track obstacles
  • Turn-based multiplayer
  • Local multiplayer options
  • In-game chat
Features
Read full description

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Reverse running gameplay
  • Swipe to move controls
  • Multiple environments
  • HD graphics
  • Visual effects
  • Friend challenges
Features
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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

Screenshots

Disc Drivin' Lite4 screens
Boulder Jack4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disc Drivin' Lite ships an update every 3 months, Boulder Jack every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Disc Drivin' Lite versus Boulder Jack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisc Drivin' LiteBoulder Jack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30 ratings) — better4.3 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3042 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelocity Software LLCPlaySide

Customer experience

Disc Drivin' Lite

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative9.9%

Boulder Jack

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative28.8%

User reviews

Disc Drivin' Lite

From 30 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Disc Drivin' Lite

One-time10
  • 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
6 purchases

Boulder Jack

One-time6
  • 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

Is Disc Drivin' Lite free?
Disc Drivin' Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boulder Jack free?
Boulder Jack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Disc Drivin' Lite or Boulder Jack?
Disc Drivin' Lite is rated higher. Disc Drivin' Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Boulder Jack averages 4.3 from 42 ratings.
Do Disc Drivin' Lite or Boulder Jack have ads?
Disc Drivin' Lite shows ads; Boulder Jack does not.
Which is updated more often, Disc Drivin' Lite or Boulder Jack?
Disc Drivin' Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Boulder Jack every 2 months. Most recently, Disc Drivin' Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Boulder Jack on November 6, 2026.

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