# Boulder Jack vs Fighting Craft

The clearest difference is rating: Boulder Jack at 4.3 against Fighting Craft's 2.0. Boulder Jack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). Fighting Craft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boulder Jack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fighting Craft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boulder Jack holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boulder Jack has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boulder Jack ships an update every 2 months, Fighting Craft every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boulder Jack | Fighting Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-jack/id934665832/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-craft/id1148607229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 114 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Tran Thanh Tung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098113551) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Fighting Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-craft/id1148607229)

A dexterity-based game where players tap left or right to guide a craftsman, avoiding obstacles and timing kicks. Compete for high scores and unlock new characters with earned points.

**Highlights:** Dexterity-based gameplay, Tap to move left or right, Avoid obstacles like tree branches, Timed kicks, High score ranking, Unlockable craftman characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boulder Jack free?

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

### Is Fighting Craft free?

Fighting Craft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boulder Jack or Fighting Craft?

Boulder Jack is rated higher. Boulder Jack averages 4.3 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Fighting Craft averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boulder Jack or Fighting Craft have ads?

Fighting Craft shows ads; Boulder Jack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boulder Jack or Fighting Craft?

Boulder Jack ships an update every 2 months, and Fighting Craft every 26 months. Most recently, Boulder Jack was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fighting Craft on November 2, 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.*