# Boom Dots vs Dash till Puff 2

The clearest difference is ads: Boom Dots at none against Dash till Puff 2's shown. Boom Dots also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Dash till Puff 2's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 97) and review sentiment (90% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boom Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dash till Puff 2 sells 29 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 — 4.6 for Boom Dots against 4.7 for Dash till Puff 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash till Puff 2 has 2.1K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Boom Dots's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dash till Puff 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Dots | Dash till Puff 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-dots/id975047985/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-till-puff-2/id991660396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) | [Rifter Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/827567719) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-dots/id975047985)

This is a single-tap reaction game where players tap to dash forward and hit moving dots. It offers 200 missions to complete and 20 unlockable themes, providing hours of engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Single-tap gameplay, Hit moving dots, 200 missions, 20 unlockable themes, Fast-reaction gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive visual themes
- 📊 Detailed stats and leaderboards
- ⏱️ Challenging but not too frustrating
- 🕹️ Addictive one-tap mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
- 🔍 Leaderboard issues with fake scores
- 🔄 Repetitive mission structure

**Reported bugs**

- Missions leaderboard not working properly after 200 levels
- Freezing and lag when missing a shot

**Requested features**

- Cumulative high score leaderboard
- Option to disable flashing effects
- Cloud save functionality
- More varied and challenging missions


### Dash till Puff 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-till-puff-2/id991660396)

Navigate challenging geometric worlds by jumping, flying, and bouncing to the rhythm of the music. Master patterns, dodge obstacles, and unlock customizations to survive increasingly difficult game modes. Play offline and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated geometric worlds, Rhythm-based gameplay, Character customization (avatars, colors, trails), Hidden secrets and special power avatars, One-touch controls, Multiple difficulty game modes, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Angel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beholder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn | $0.99 | one-time |
| VR | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jelly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| UFO | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Franky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anglerfish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thug Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Floo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nappa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Mushroom | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Angry Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kendo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cthulhu | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viking | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kawaii | $1.99 | one-time |
| Narwhal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sting | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Awesome graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 🎨 Customizable characters and trails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Levels can be too difficult and frustrating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters/trails
- 🌐 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after watching ads
- Audio glitches and mutes after some time
- Levels not loading correctly sometimes

**Requested features**

- Level editor to create custom levels
- Multiplayer mode to compete with friends
- More level variety and new worlds
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boom Dots free?

Boom Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dash till Puff 2 free?

Dash till Puff 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boom Dots or Dash till Puff 2?

Dash till Puff 2 is rated higher. Boom Dots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Dash till Puff 2 averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Boom Dots or Dash till Puff 2 have ads?

Dash till Puff 2 shows ads; Boom Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boom Dots or Dash till Puff 2?

Boom Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dash till Puff 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boom Dots was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dash till Puff 2 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.*