# AirAttack 2 vs Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

The clearest difference is ads: Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary at none against AirAttack 2's shown. Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). AirAttack 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (615 vs 122). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirAttack 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AirAttack 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirAttack 2 has 615 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of AirAttack 2's written reviews are positive against 81% of Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary's.

AirAttack 2 ships an update every 9 months, Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirAttack 2 | Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airattack-2/id842617644/reviews)** | [4.5 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-dash-30th-anniversary/id865484224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **615** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Peter Puobis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607563641) | [BBG Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/416798604) |

## What reviewers say

### AirAttack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airattack-2/id842617644)

Experience intense top-down aerial combat with stunning 3D graphics and an epic orchestral score. Engage in 22 campaign missions and a survival mode, piloting upgradable WW2 planes. Destroy enemy forces with a variety of powerful weapons in this modern take on classic arcade shooters.

**Highlights:** 22 campaign missions + survival mission, Fully destructible 3D environment, Orchestral soundtrack, Daily Events with rewards, 6 Player Airplanes + Skins, Plane Upgrades, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ingots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins + Ingots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 12x | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ingots 12x | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎨 Fantastic visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💤 Can get repetitive after a while
- 🔍 Limited content/levels
- 🔧 Slow progression/upgrade system
- 🤖 Lack of enemy variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Graphical issues on some screens
- Progression system bugs

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased enemy/boss variety
- Faster progression system
- Compatibility with older devices
- Bring back Air Attack HD


### Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-dash-30th-anniversary/id865484224)

Embark on a challenging action-puzzle adventure, digging through caves, collecting gems, and avoiding enemies. This updated classic offers hundreds of levels, new worlds, and playable characters with enhanced physics and diagonal movement.

**Highlights:** 280+ all-new levels with advanced physics, 12 new worlds with 3D animated creatures, New gem combos, treasure chests, and power-ups, Playable characters including Crystal, Diagonal movement and walls, Premium worlds by original creators

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Dynamites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Score X2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Gold Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bit Box World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Remix World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Critter Creek World | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Shades of Gray World | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold Bars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gold Bars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great variety of puzzles
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic feel of the original
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Difficult controls for some
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🚧 Lack of new content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Connectivity issues with Game Center

**Requested features**

- Level editor
- More levels and worlds
- Option to play original pixel art version
- Improved social features
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirAttack 2 free?

AirAttack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary free?

Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirAttack 2 or Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary?

AirAttack 2 is rated higher. AirAttack 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary averages 4.5 from 122 ratings.

### Do AirAttack 2 or Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary have ads?

AirAttack 2 shows ads; Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirAttack 2 or Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary?

AirAttack 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary every 6 weeks. Most recently, AirAttack 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Boulder Dash® 30th Anniversary on October 20, 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.*