Comparison

Sinbad vs Boulder Base

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

Head to head
About

Sinbad

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the seven seas as a ship captain. Explore exotic destinations, battle enemies with intuitive combat, and upgrade your ship to recover lost relics and protect the world from evil.

Highlights
  • Naval exploration
  • Island conquest
  • Enemy battles
  • Treasure hunting
  • Ship upgrades
  • Intuitive combat system
Features
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Set sail, conquer mysterious islands, defeat enemies and find priceless treasure! Become the ultimate hero of legend in a game inspired by Sky 1 HD's Sinbad. As Captain of your loyal crew, you must navigate the seven seas to recover lost relics that are the key to protecting the world from evil! Use treasure you find along the way to upgrade and maintain your trusty ship with new masts, sails and decorations. Be the envy of the oceans and your friends on Facebook! Swash-buckling action! Fight bandits, city guards and supernatural creatures! Strike down formidable opponents in acrobatic and dynamic swordplay using an intuitive one-touch combat control system! Exotic destinations! Explore bustling market towns, forgotten caverns, desert wastes, temple ruins and more... Sinbad is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some extra items, which will charge your iTunes account. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings.

About

Boulder Base

Features
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It started like any other day. Until… An armada of hostile machines appeared in the sky. The fate of humanity is in your hands. Are you ready to master tactics, build an unbreakable base, and crush your enemies in both the epic story campaign and intense real-time PvP battles? Earth is on the brink of destruction. Will you be the one to save it? Key Features: - Over 10 years of continuous development - Epic sci-fi story in a 100-year distant future - Real-time strategy (RTS) combining base building, defense & attack - Intense real-time PvP battles - Challenging singleplayer campaign against advanced AI - 700+ story-based missions - 3 unique heroes with upgradeable abilities BUILD & DEFEND Become a master of defense. Design an unbreakable base with 12 types of weapons and boosters, and lure robotic invaders into deadly traps! Your tactical layout is your greatest weapon. PLAN & CONQUER Unleash your inner tactician. Explore new territories, expose the enemy's weak points, and lead your troops to glorious victory on the battlefield. UPGRADE & DOMINATE Turn your army into an unstoppable force. Unlock powerful weapons and troops, upgrade them to the max, and unleash their devastating power to completely dominate your enemies. YOUR BATTLE, YOUR CHOICE Will you fight the relentless AI-driven armies in a challenging single-player campaign, or will you prove your superiority by crushing other players in intense real-time PvP battles? CHOOSE YOUR HERO. SHAPE THE BATTLE. You don't fight alone. Command one of 3 unique heroes and unleash their game-changing abilities. Will you decimate foes with Miss Hit's powerful shots, freeze them with Ice Ace's cryodrones, or engulf them in Sand Anomaly's deadly sandstorm? 700+ STORY-BASED MISSIONS Your epic journey unfolds across 700+ unique missions. Each mission will push your tactical skills to the limit, rewarding you with critical resources, new technologies, and crucial pieces of the story. UNCOVER AN EPIC SCI-FI STORY This is more than a war—it's a mystery. Immerse yourself in an epic sci-fi universe, over 10 years in the making. Journey to a distant planet and unravel the dark truth behind the invasion. The answers are waiting. If you love strategy games with a deep storyline, Boulder Base is a must-have for you! ------------------------------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://codaby.github.io/privacy/boulder-base.html

Screenshots

Sinbad4 screens
Boulder Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sinbad at 4.3 against Boulder Base's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sinbad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Boulder Base sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sinbad versus Boulder Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSinbadBoulder Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (161 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB642 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRebellion GamesLukas Havel

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sinbad

One-time10
  • Purse of Gems$0.99
  • Purse of Coins$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
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  • Pouch of Gems$2.99
  • Pouch of Coins$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • Bag of Gems$6.99
  • Box of Coins$6.99
  • Box of Gems$13.99
  • Chest of Coins$13.99
20 purchases

Boulder Base

One-time20
  • Truck of Boulder Coins$1.99
  • Cup Of Hero Parts$1.99
  • Unlock Northfort base$2.99
Show 17 more
  • Unlock Redwick base$2.99
  • Unlock Waypond base$2.99
  • Unlock Millstone base$2.99
  • Unlock Burned Town base$2.99
  • Unlock Desert Cliff base$2.99
  • Small Halloween pack$2.99
  • Small Builder pack$2.99
  • Small Christmas pack$2.99
  • Small army pack$2.99
  • Complex pack$2.99
  • Supply of Boulder Coins$4.99
  • Barrel Of Hero Parts$4.99
  • Big Christmas pack$4.99
  • Big Halloween pack$4.99
  • Big Builder pack$4.99
  • Big complex pack$4.99
  • Big army pack$4.99

Questions

Is Sinbad free?
Sinbad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boulder Base free?
Boulder Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sinbad or Boulder Base have ads?
Neither Sinbad nor Boulder Base shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sinbad or Boulder Base?
Sinbad ships an update every 2 months, and Boulder Base every 2 months. Most recently, Sinbad was updated on October 8, 2026 and Boulder Base on September 19, 2026.

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