# Score! Hero vs Boot That Ball

Score! Hero and Boot That Ball both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Boot That Ball's written reviews are positive against 30% of Score! Hero's. Score! Hero's advantage is ratings volume (366K vs 407) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Score! Hero sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Boot That Ball sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Score! Hero against 4.7 for Boot That Ball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Score! Hero has 366K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Score! Hero's written reviews are positive against 89% of Boot That Ball's.

Score! Hero ships an update monthly, Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score! Hero | Boot That Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (366K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141/reviews) | [4.7 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-that-ball/id1529178266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **366K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Touch Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471316020) | [Newtquest Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/925126763) |

## What reviewers say

### Score! Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-hero/id847492141)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Sports, #93 Top Grossing · Sports, #155 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of global soccer stardom in this puzzle-inspired game. Guide your player through hundreds of levels, scoring goals, making passes, and customizing their appearance. Compete with millions and achieve football glory.

**Highlights:** Score amazing goals, Pick killer passes, Curl shots into the top corner, Hundreds of levels, Level up your hero, Customize hero appearance, Enhanced 3D graphics

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Hero Bux | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Kicks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Hero Bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Hero Bux | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Case of Hero Bux | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and story progression
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic and buggy AI behavior
- 🤯 Overpowered goalkeepers and defenders
- 🔋 Frustrating energy/hearts system
- 🤬 Forced transfers and lack of control
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Inconsistent physics and controls
- Objective tracking and scoring issues

**Requested features**

- Remove energy/hearts system
- Improve AI and player control
- Add more customization options
- Implement a true career mode
- Provide more club/league variety


### Boot That Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boot-that-ball/id1529178266)

Master precise touch controls to swipe a soccer ball into the goal with various shot types. Unlock new content and challenge yourself across three distinct game modes.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls for ball movement, Unlockable shot types (knuckleball, power shot, etc.), Unlockable content (fans, keepers, footballs, scenes), Classic mode: score points in 60 seconds, Hit the Target mode: aim for moving targets, Free Kick mode: beat the wall

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited shots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove pop-up ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to pick up
- 🎨 Appealing graphics and animations
- 💰 Minimal ads
- 🎯 Satisfying shooting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches with goalkeeper animations
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay in timed modes
- 🔀 Confusing fan/keeper unlocking system

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Inability to switch back to previously unlocked fans

**Requested features**

- Practice mode with no time limit
- Additional game modes (free kicks, penalty shots, etc.)
- Ability to customize ball and player appearance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score! Hero free?

Score! Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boot That Ball free?

Boot That Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Score! Hero or Boot That Ball?

Score! Hero and Boot That Ball are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 366K and 407 ratings respectively.

### Do Score! Hero or Boot That Ball have ads?

Both Score! Hero and Boot That Ball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Score! Hero or Boot That Ball?

Score! Hero ships an update monthly, and Boot That Ball every 5 weeks. Most recently, Score! Hero was updated on September 24, 2026 and Boot That Ball on September 22, 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.*