# Boum! vs MEASINA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boum! at 100% against MEASINA's 17%. Boum! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). MEASINA's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 33 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MEASINA is free to download; Boum! costs $2.99 up front. MEASINA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Boum! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boum! ships an update every 33 months, MEASINA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boum! | MEASINA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 70 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Les inéditeurs](https://appshunter.io/developer/795032542) | [Measina Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134933399) |

## What reviewers say

### Boum!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boum/id998434373)

Experience a wordless narrative that unfolds horizontally on your tablet. This interactive story offers a unique graphical and acoustic immersion into a poetic universe, encouraging imagination and personal interpretation for all ages.

**Highlights:** Horizontal scrolling narrative, Graphical and acoustic immersion, Wordless storytelling, Interactive cover, Encourages imagination and interpretation, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MEASINA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measina/id1134933400)

This app serves as a central resource for Samoan language and culture, aiming to preserve and promote its unique heritage. It provides content to help users, especially those living abroad, stay connected to their identity through cultural and linguistic practice. New content and features are regularly added.

**Highlights:** Samoan language preservation, Cultural heritage promotion, Content for overseas users, Regular content updates, Focus on identity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MEASINA yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Salelologa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fagatogo ma Utulei | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pago Pago | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pavaiai | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Foafoa Subscription. | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months Foafoa Subscription. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fa'alupega | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Foafoa Subscription. | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boum! free?

Boum! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MEASINA free?

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

### Do Boum! or MEASINA have ads?

Neither Boum! nor MEASINA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boum! or MEASINA?

Boum! ships an update every 33 months, and MEASINA every 2 months. Most recently, Boum! was updated on November 1, 2026 and MEASINA 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.*