Comparison

Beach Buggy Blitz vs Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

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

Head to head
About

Beach Buggy Blitz

Embark on an epic driving adventure across a mysterious tropical island. Explore destructible environments, unlock new vehicles and characters, and upgrade powerups for an action-packed quest. Enjoy intuitive controls and incredible physics in this endless driving experience.

Highlights
  • Infinite Drive Environment
  • Unlockable Content
  • Intuitive Controls
  • Incredible Physics
  • Game Center Enabled
  • iCloud Support
Features
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"Beach Buggy Blitz is an absolute triumph in iOS racing and will keep players glued to the screen" - 148 Apps 4/5 Drive your hot-rod beach buggy as far as you can into the uncharted depths of a mysterious tropical island! Swerve and smash through a gorgeously detailed and completely destructible world packed with Tiki statues, grass shacks, giant crabs and lava monsters. Explore sun-swept beaches, secret caves, fog-shrouded swamps, ruined temples and erupting volcanoes in this action-packed quest of discovery and mayhem! Build a performance-boosting collection of upgrades and powerups! Unlock new vehicles like the Lightning muscle car and Rock Stomper monster truck. Upgrade your cars and customize their paint jobs. Collect wacky new characters. Unlock and upgrade amazing powerups like the fire-spitting Boost, the coin-tastic Coin Bubble, and a Shield that turns you into a unstoppable smash-everything force of destruction! GAME FEATURES: •“Infinite Drive” Environment • Drive for miles and miles in a detailed procedural world that never plays the same way twice. • Tons of Unlockable Content • Unlock new cars and characters, upgrade cars, and improve your game with performance-boosting powerups and gadgets. • Intuitive controls • Easy to pick up and play, challenging to master. Supports tilt , touch-screen, and MFi game controllers! • Incredible physics • Detailed off-road powersliding physics with fully modeled, animated suspensions. From monster trucks to sports cars, every vehicle feels unique. • Game Center Enabled • Earn GameCenter Achievement points and compare your Leaderboard scores with your friends! • iCloud Support • With iCloud enabled, you can back up your save game and all your purchases, and even continue your game on multiple devices! NOTICE TO PARENTS Please be advised that it is possible to make In-App Purchases within Beach Buggy Blitz. SUPPORT If you encounter any problems running the game, please email a description of the issue, your device type and OS version to support@vectorunit.com. Thank you for your patience and support while we work to make this game 100% awesome.

About

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

Embark on a challenging action-puzzle adventure, digging through caves, collecting gems, and avoiding enemies. This updated classic offers hundreds of levels, new worlds, and playable characters with enhanced physics and diagonal movement.

Highlights
  • 280+ all-new levels with advanced physics
  • 12 new worlds with 3D animated creatures
  • New gem combos, treasure chests, and power-ups
  • Playable characters including Crystal
  • Diagonal movement and walls
  • Premium worlds by original creators
Features
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Now on version 2.0! “Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary” featured as a "Best New Game" and "Best New Update" in more than 75 countries worldwide and still getting great reviews! • "This new version of Boulder Dash both looks and plays really well... I'd definitely recommend downloading and checking out…" – toucharcade.com • "...the game is still as challenging as it used to be back in the day so you best be prepared if you’re willing to journey through the depths of earth… and celebrate the 30th anniversary of a truly classic game." – touchtapplay.com • "...an action-puzzler that remains true to the original classic gameplay, with added features and controls that offer a new twist to the game’s many levels, and several new puzzles." – indiegamemag.com App Store Customer Reviews: • "This game is tons of fun. I used to play this game on my computer when I was a little kid and this app is updated and different, but done in a way were its actually more fun than the original. But it still has a lot of the original feel." - Sap357 Gem Collectors, Dig This! Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary™ finds our heroes, Rockford™, Crystal™ and others, facing a slew of new, exciting challenges in this legendary action puzzler. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements; avoid falling boulders; collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way. Discover treasure chests with rare collectibles and potent power-ups. With 280+ exciting levels, 12+ new, gorgeous worlds, and 10 playable characters, Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary is the best game in its 30 year history. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray over 30 years ago and published by First Star Software in 1984. Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary is the first, and only, game in the multi-million unit selling Boulder Dash series to include both a premium world designed by Peter Liepa and another by Chris Gray. While providing classic Boulder Dash core gameplay mechanics and features, Boulder Dash-30th Anniversary introduces exciting new elements such as diagonal movement, which opens up new and intriguing puzzles while creating a very different and organic look for the caves. Features Include: • 280 all-new levels with advanced physics! • 12 Never-before-seen worlds, with new creatures with 3D animations! • New multicolored gem combos, treasure chests, rare collectibles and spectacular power-ups! • Limited time special events with unique prizes! • Premium world by videogame legend Peter Liepa who returns to the game he created 30 years ago with 20 of the most mind-bending levels yet! • Play as Rockford™ or unlock 9 other playable male and female characters including Crystal™! • Free Spins for prizes! • Controller support added including 8BitDo NES30! • Compete with Facebook® friends to set high scores! • Gamecenter support (Achievements & Leaderboards)! • First Boulder Dash game ever to include diagonal walls and movement! • Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian! Boulder Dash® is a trademark of BBG Entertainment GmbH, registered in the European Union and the U.S. Boulder Dash®-30 Anniversary™, names and likenesses of Rockford™, Crystal™ and Goldford™ are trademarks of BBG Entertainment GmbH. Boulder Dash®-30 Anniversary™ Copyright © 1984-2017 BBG Entertainment GmbH. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray Please Note: Boulder Dash®-30th Anniversary™ is free to download and play, however, some game features and items can be purchased for real money. If you don’t want to use these features, please disable in-app purchases in your device settings. http://www.bbg-entertainment.com/

Screenshots

Beach Buggy Blitz4 screens
Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary at none against Beach Buggy Blitz's shown. Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Beach Buggy Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (928 vs 123). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Beach Buggy Blitz sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beach Buggy Blitz has 928 ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Beach Buggy Blitz's written reviews are positive against 80% of Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beach Buggy Blitz ships an update every 5 months, Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Beach Buggy Blitz versus Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeach Buggy BlitzBoulder Dash® 30th Anniversary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (928 ratings)4.6 (123 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews — better80.1% of reviews
Number of ratings928 — better123
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB161 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVector UnitBBG Entertainment GmbH

Customer experience

Beach Buggy Blitz

All ratings921 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews1,154 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.4%

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

All ratings122 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.1%

User reviews

Beach Buggy Blitz

From 928 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Easy to pick up and play
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 💎 Satisfying progression and upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive single track
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🤖 Useless AI opponents

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

From 123 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great variety of puzzles
  • 👍 Challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic feel of the original
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Difficult controls for some
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🚧 Lack of new content updates

Bugs and requests

Beach Buggy Blitz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch after recent update
  • Saved progress not restored after reinstall
  • Steering issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More race tracks and environments
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Endless/survival mode
  • Customization options for cars and drivers

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not progressing properly
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Connectivity issues with Game Center

Requested features

5 requests
  • Level editor
  • More levels and worlds
  • Option to play original pixel art version
  • Improved social features
  • Controller support

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Beach Buggy Blitz

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Booster Pack$1.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Pro Pack$4.99
  • Super Pack$9.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
11 purchases

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

One-time11
  • Pack of Dynamites$0.99
  • Pack of Score X2$0.99
  • Stack of Gold Bars$0.99
Show 8 more
  • 25 Gold Bars$0.99
  • Bit Box World$1.99
  • Classic Remix World$1.99
  • Critter Creek World$1.99
  • 20 Shades of Gray World$1.99
  • 60 Gold Bars$1.99
  • 200 Gold Bars$4.99
  • 450 Gold Bars$9.99

Questions

Is Beach Buggy Blitz free?
Beach Buggy Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary free?
Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beach Buggy Blitz or Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary?
Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary is rated higher. Beach Buggy Blitz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 928 ratings, while Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.
Do Beach Buggy Blitz or Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary have ads?
Beach Buggy Blitz shows ads; Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary does not.
Which is updated more often, Beach Buggy Blitz or Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary?
Beach Buggy Blitz ships an update every 5 months, and Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary every 6 weeks. Most recently, Beach Buggy Blitz was updated on October 29, 2026 and Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary on October 29, 2026.

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