# Groundskeeper2 vs Boom Mania

The clearest difference is rating: Groundskeeper2 at 4.3 against Boom Mania's 3.7. Groundskeeper2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). Boom Mania's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and Boom Mania $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Groundskeeper2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groundskeeper2 has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Groundskeeper2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Boom Mania's.

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Boom Mania every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | Boom Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-mania/id1459634395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundskeeper2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420)

Battle waves of robotic space aliens in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Unlock a variety of weapons and new worlds as you fight to protect humanity from an extraterrestrial invasion. Experience randomized levels for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unlockable weapons, Unlockable worlds, Fast-paced arcade action, Randomized levels, Achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boom Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-mania/id1459634395)

Embark on a pixel-art adventure inspired by classic bomber games. Blast through explosive worlds, rescue friends, and upgrade your gear in this single-player campaign. Enjoy strategic fun with satisfying explosions and challenging enemies.

**Highlights:** Classic bomber gameplay, Boss battles, Gear upgrades, Procedurally generated levels, Retro pixel art style, Controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundskeeper2 free?

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boom Mania free?

Boom Mania costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groundskeeper2 or Boom Mania?

Groundskeeper2 is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Boom Mania averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Groundskeeper2 or Boom Mania have ads?

Neither Groundskeeper2 nor Boom Mania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groundskeeper2 or Boom Mania?

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Boom Mania every 3 months. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boom Mania on October 24, 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.*