Comparison

Boombastic vs Hurcle

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

Hurcle

Features
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Hurcle is a map-based social media platform that lets users share posts tied to real-world locations and explore what others are sharing nearby. Connect with friends through add and add-back features, discover local activity directly on the map, and communicate securely with end-to-end encrypted one-to-one and group chats โ€” all in one interactive, location-driven experience.

Screenshots

Boombastic4 screens
Hurcle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hurcle at none against Boombastic's 7. Boombastic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 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. Hurcle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boombastic ships an update every 6 days, Hurcle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Boombastic versus Hurcle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoombasticHurcle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size107 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMirrorchallenge, LdaHaider Buholaigah

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

Hurcle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boombastic free?
Boombastic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hurcle free?
Hurcle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boombastic or Hurcle have ads?
Neither Boombastic nor Hurcle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boombastic or Hurcle?
Boombastic ships an update every 6 days, and Hurcle every 3 months. Most recently, Boombastic was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hurcle on October 3, 2026.

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