# Boom Arena vs Hide Game

The clearest difference is rating: Hide Game at 4.8 against Boom Arena's 4.4. Hide Game also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boom Arena's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boom Arena sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hide Game sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hide Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boom Arena has 6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Boom Arena's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hide Game's.

Boom Arena ships an update weekly, Hide Game every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Arena | Hide Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-arena/id6446782218/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-game/id6762065305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Minh Tam Kieu Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679017941) | [Rogier Visser](https://appshunter.io/developer/672667764) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-arena/id6446782218)

Engage in real-time PvP battles by building a strategic deck of cards. This game emphasizes skill-based combat with fair matchmaking, ensuring no pay-to-win advantages. Enjoy a vast collection of cards, all at the same level, for a truly competitive experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Build and deploy battle decks, Free collection of 80+ cards, Skill-based matchmaking, No pay-to-win mechanics, All cards at the same level

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Balanced gameplay
- 👍 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 👍 Diverse character designs
- 🚀 Faster matchmaking
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Teleportation glitch
- 🐛 Mana bar glitches
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Need for more polish
- 🔧 Lack of social features

**Reported bugs**

- Teleportation glitch allowing troops on King Tower
- Mana bar freezing at certain values
- Occasional crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add 2v2 mode
- Implement clan system
- Add more arenas and maps
- Introduce cosmetic customization
- Implement leaderboards and ranking system


### Hide Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-game/id6762065305)

Engage in a real-world tag game using your location. Hunters track runners, while runners aim to stay hidden. Customize game settings, use power-ups, and compete in various modes.

**Highlights:** Location-based tag gameplay, Real-time location updates, Customizable game settings, Power-ups and hacks, In-game chat, Game Center achievements

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Game Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Hide Game Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Hide Game Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boom Arena free?

Boom Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hide Game free?

Hide Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boom Arena or Hide Game?

Hide Game is rated higher. Boom Arena averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Hide Game averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Boom Arena or Hide Game have ads?

Both Boom Arena and Hide Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boom Arena or Hide Game?

Boom Arena ships an update weekly, and Hide Game every 8 days. Most recently, Boom Arena was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hide Game on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*