Comparison

Boombastic vs Arch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boombastic

Features
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Boombastic is a video-first social networking app where people connect through short videos and real interactions. Explore a live video feed, follow creators you enjoy, and discover people who are active right now. Boombastic puts authentic video at the center of social discovery, helping you connect beyond static profiles. With Boombastic you can: โ€ข Watch and share short video moments โ€ข Follow people and build your social circle โ€ข Start conversations through direct messages โ€ข Explore profiles through video content โ€ข Connect in real time with an active community Boombastic is designed to be simple, expressive, and community-focused. Whether you enjoy creating videos, discovering new voices, or starting conversations, Boombastic gives you a social space built around real presence and creativity. Join a growing community and explore social connection through video. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Arch

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Arch is a community built for bridge enthusiasts. Here, bridges are more than engineering structures โ€” they are stories, art, and human connection. With Arch, you can: Share your bridge stories and photography Participate in official bridge photography competitions Join group chats and connect with other enthusiasts Learn about bridges, including structure, history, and design Discuss bridge-related topics and exchange ideas Whether you are an engineer, photographer, student, or simply someone who loves bridges, Arch is the bridge that connects you to the world of bridges.

Screenshots

Boombastic4 screens
Arch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arch at none against Boombastic's 7. Arch also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). Boombastic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Boombastic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Arch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boombastic ships an update every 6 days, Arch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 4 level
Boombastic versus Arch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoombasticArch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Best chart rankโ€”#196 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size107 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMirrorchallenge, Ldaๆท‘ๅจŸ ๅทจ

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Boombastic

Subscriptions1
  • Boombastic Plus2 variants$19.991 Month
One-time5
  • Lucky chance$4.99
  • Gold$19.99
  • Pro$39.99
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  • Pro+$79.99
  • Diamond$149.99
None

Arch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boombastic free?
Boombastic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arch free?
Arch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boombastic or Arch have ads?
Neither Boombastic nor Arch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boombastic or Arch?
Boombastic ships an update every 6 days, and Arch every 4 months. Most recently, Boombastic was updated on September 12, 2026 and Arch on September 15, 2026.

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