DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs Boson X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.
- One-finger controls
- Bullet-hell gameplay
- Easy and Normal modes
- Remixed soundtrack
- Combo system
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ###CAVE'S FIRST ALL-ORIGINAL SMARTPHONE SHOOTER### Take a ride on EVAC Co.'s maximum bullet-hell simulator, the M.B.S.! Survive an incredible array of bullet-hell weaponry! CAVE shooters are now mixed up! ≪ Game Overview ≫ [OPTIMIZED FOR ONE-FINGER WARFARE!] Weave through walls of bullets! Smash through the enemy and build combos! Manic, full-throttle gameplay, all controlled with your thumb! [BEGINNERS CAN JUMP RIGHT IN! EASY MODE INCLUDED!] If you're not sure you've got what it takes, start off with Easy Mode. Once you've conquered that, test your mettle with Normal Mode! [REMIXED MUSIC INCLUDED!] Remixed versions of classic Dodonpachi series tracks included! Remix composer WASi303 has written a new soundtrack for a new Dodonpachi world! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.
Boson X
Experience a fast-paced rotational runner set within a particle accelerator. Jump between Planck units, generate high-energy collisions, and discover new particles in a hazardous subatomic world. This game emphasizes precise timing and reflexes without in-app purchases or power-ups.
- Rotational runner gameplay
- Particle accelerator setting
- Quantum jumping mechanics
- High-energy collision generation
- Subatomic world navigation
- Precise timing and reflexes required
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Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator. Featured as one of the Best of 2013 apps on the App Store. "a brilliant, twitchy arcade masterpiece that pulsates with originality and heart" - Pocket Gamer, 9/10 "a massively unique take on the endless runner genre" - Gamezebo, 4.5/5 "an amazingly compelling game" - Touch Arcade, 5/5 Quantum jump from Planck to Planck as you build up speed inside an enormous particle accelerator and generate high-energy collisions to discover strange new particles. Use precise timing and fast reflexes to navigate a hazardous subatomic world where floors and ceilings don't exist. Will you be fast enough to find the elusive Boson X? This game contains no in-app purchases, superfluous power-ups, coins or XP systems - just deadly serious scientific research. iPhone 4 or newer recommended. WARNING: Some sections of this game contain flashing lights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM at every 2 months against Boson X's every 6 months. Boson X's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 72%) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 and Boson X $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DODONPACHI MAXIMUM against 4.7 for Boson X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 104 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 83% of Boson X's.
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, Boson X every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DODONPACHI MAXIMUM | Boson X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (53 ratings) — better | 4.7 (104 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | 83.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 104 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 393 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CAVE CO.,LTD. | Shape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust |
Customer experience
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Boson X
User reviews
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
From 53 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Classic bullet hell gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls on touchscreens
- 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty for experts
- 👶 Beginner-friendly options available
Room to improve
- 🐛 Screen glitches/bugs on newer iOS
- 📉 Graphics can be repetitive/plain
- ⚠️ Some users find it too difficult
- 💸 High price point for some
- 🕹️ Control issues on certain devices
Boson X
From 104 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique and challenging levels
- 🎮 Addictive and fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lagging issues on newer devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
Bugs and requests
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Reported bugs
9 issues- Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
- Graphics breaking/rendering issues
- Game Center achievements not unlocking
- Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
- Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024
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- Game not installing on iPod Touch 5th gen
- Leaderboard scores wiped
- Achievements not awarded
- Game Center integration issues
Requested features
9 requests- Adjustable screen size
- Option to disable letterboxing
- More varied backgrounds
- Improved Game Center integration/achievements
- Support for older devices/iOS versions
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- MFi controller support
- Add more Cave games to the store
- Option to continue from last boss
- Manual fire option
Boson X
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Aspect ratio issues on iPhone 5/6
- Laser spawning bug on later levels
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings
- Improved controls
- Cloud save support
In-app purchases
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
No in-app purchases
Boson X
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
Is Boson X free?
Which has better reviews, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or Boson X?
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or Boson X have ads?
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or Boson X?
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