# Defense Battle Xmas vs Boulder Jack

The clearest difference is rating: Defense Battle Xmas at 5.0 against Boulder Jack's 4.3. Defense Battle Xmas also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Boulder Jack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defense Battle Xmas sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Boulder Jack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Defense Battle Xmas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boulder Jack has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Defense Battle Xmas's written reviews are positive against 60% of Boulder Jack's.

Defense Battle Xmas ships an update every 6 months, Boulder Jack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defense Battle Xmas | Boulder Jack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-battle-xmas/id719367889/reviews)** | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-jack/id934665832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) |

## What reviewers say

### Defense Battle Xmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defense-battle-xmas/id719367889)

Defend Christmas presents from incoming enemy tanks and jeeps. Upgrade your turret, use special weapons like strikes and shields, and protect the ice wall to become the best defender.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, RPG elements, Special weapon abilities (Strike, Stop, Shield), Tower and weapon upgrades, Daily play rewards, Defend ice wall

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 160000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 320000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


### Boulder Jack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-jack/id934665832)

Embark on a thrilling escape as you guide a pirate away from a pursuing boulder. Navigate diverse environments with dynamic weather and stunning visuals. Challenge friends and utilize unique abilities to survive this reverse running adventure.

**Highlights:** Reverse running gameplay, Swipe to move controls, Multiple environments, HD graphics, Visual effects, Friend challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Graphics and design
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Innovative reverse runner concept
- 🎵 Cool music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐌 Slow performance on older devices
- 😵 Confusing controls/responsiveness
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Mute button issues
- General glitches
- Game crashes
- Character not responding to gestures
- Lagging on iPhone 4

**Requested features**

- More characters or outfits
- More power-ups
- More different levels or areas
- Missions or objectives
- Female character option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defense Battle Xmas free?

Defense Battle Xmas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boulder Jack free?

Boulder Jack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Defense Battle Xmas or Boulder Jack?

Defense Battle Xmas is rated higher. Defense Battle Xmas averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Boulder Jack averages 4.3 from 42 ratings.

### Do Defense Battle Xmas or Boulder Jack have ads?

Defense Battle Xmas shows ads; Boulder Jack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Defense Battle Xmas or Boulder Jack?

Defense Battle Xmas ships an update every 6 months, and Boulder Jack every 2 months. Most recently, Defense Battle Xmas was updated on November 6, 2026 and Boulder Jack 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.*