Boson X vs Dino Quake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Dino Quake
Embark on a prehistoric adventure to repel an alien invasion. This arcade platformer lets you stun enemies with ground-shaking quakes and then kick them to create devastating avalanches. Explore diverse worlds with branching paths, offering a unique experience with each playthrough.
- Ground quake mechanics
- Unlockable characters
- Multiple branching paths
- 16-bit retro graphics
- Charming music
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Join Mina and Kiwi to stop an alien invasion from outer space! Dino Quake is a platformer arcade game where you hit the ground to create quakes, stun enemies, then kick them to trigger epic avalanches. Explore different worlds by choosing your own path to the last boss, each run plays out differently! Features: • Pure arcade gameplay • Unlockable characters • Multiple paths • 16-bit aesthetics • Charming music tracks
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Verdict
Boson X and Dino Quake both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dino Quake's written reviews are positive against 83% of Boson X's. Boson X's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 8) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On rating, 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
Boson X costs $2.99 and Dino Quake $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dino Quake holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boson X has 104 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Boson X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dino Quake's.
Boson X ships an update every 6 months, Dino Quake every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boson X | Dino Quake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (104 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
Boson X
Dino Quake
Bugs and requests
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
Dino Quake
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boson X
No in-app purchases
Dino Quake
No in-app purchases
Questions
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