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Boom Stick

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Boom Stick is a fun and addictive physics-based game, similar to Angry Birds, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of long and frequent ads, which many users report make the game unplayable and lead to deletion.

4.5★ lifetime (1,938) Free + in-app purchases since 2025 by BYV GAMES EOOD updated 4.0 mo ago recent negative 51% 41 reviews across 4 regions
Excessive Ads Lack of New Content Gameplay Enjoyment Ad Quality/Safety In-App Purchase Issues
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.5★ lifetime average

Boom Stick is a physics-based game praised for its engaging gameplay and imaginative elements like changing ammo and pets. However, recent user reviews indicate a significant problem with excessive, long, and sometimes inappropriate ads that interrupt gameplay frequently. Many players also report a lack of new levels and issues with in-app purchases.

What users like

  • Engaging and fun gameplay, often compared to Angry Birds.R10R23R5R7
  • Offers imaginative features like changing ammo, equipment, skills, and pets.R5R23
  • Challenging gameplay.R6R1

What users complain about

  • Excessive, long, and frequent ads disrupt gameplay, making it unplayable for many.R3R7R20R22
  • Lack of new levels or worlds, with many users completing existing content quickly.R2R8R29R35
  • Some ads are reported to be inappropriate for children or lead to scams.R13R16R24
  • Issues with in-app purchases, including inability to equip purchased items and unresponsiveness from developers.R4R33
  • Controls can be frustrating or confusing for some users.R36R37

Latest update · v8.0.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Fixed minor bugs.

Recurring themes

Excessive Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads. Users report ads after every level, sometimes two ads, with durations ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes, often forcing them to watch even after opting out. This significantly detracts from the game experience, with many users deleting the app because of it.R3R7R14R18
Lack of New Content negative
Many players enjoy the game but quickly run out of levels and express a strong desire for new worlds or updates. Some mention completing the game in a few weeks.R2R8R11R12
Gameplay Enjoyment positive
Despite the issues, many users find the core gameplay fun, addictive, and imaginative. It's often compared positively to Angry Birds and appreciated for its simple yet engaging mechanics and customization options.R3R5R6R7
Ad Quality/Safety negative
Beyond the quantity, some users report specific issues with ad quality, including ads that lock their phone, are inappropriate for children, or appear to be scams.R13R16R24
In-App Purchase Issues negative
A few reviews highlight problems with in-app purchases, such as not being able to equip purchased items or a lack of developer support for inquiries.R4R33

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy simple, physics-based puzzle games similar to Angry Birds and are willing to pay to remove ads R11. It is not for players who are sensitive to frequent, long, or potentially inappropriate advertisements, or those looking for a game with continuous new content R20R24R35.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the ad experience. While the lifetime rating is high, the recent sentiment indicates a significant decline in user satisfaction, suggesting the ad problem has worsened over time. The developer's notes mention 'fixed minor bugs,' but recent reviews do not indicate any improvement in the ad situation or other reported issues.

Frequently asked

Are there too many ads in Boom Stick?
Yes, many recent reviews overwhelmingly state that there are too many ads, with users reporting ads after every level, lasting 30-60 seconds or even multiple minutes, which significantly ruins the game experience R3R7R20R22.
Is Boom Stick like Angry Birds?
Yes, Boom Stick is frequently compared to Angry Birds, with users describing it as a fun, addictive, and imaginative physics-based game R10R23R39.
Are there enough levels in Boom Stick?
No, many players report quickly running out of levels, completing the existing content in about three weeks, and are waiting for new worlds or updates R2R8R22R29.
Is it worth paying to remove ads in Boom Stick?
One reviewer suggests it is 'definitely worth it to pay to go ad-free' to enjoy the game, implying the core game is good but the ads are a major deterrent R11.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 41 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R10] 5/5 · US Addictive: Angry Birds but better
  2. [R23] 5/5 · US Cool!: Engaging, though simple) reminds me of Angry Birds or Worms. I liked that you can change weapons for different tasks, equipment, skills, and even pets))) I'm really looking forward to new seasons, I wonder when they'll appear? · translated
  3. [R5] 5/5 · US Lincoln Jandl: This is an amazing game. I love it. It’s really cool because you can like change your ammo into rocks. It’s so cool.
  4. [R7] 2/5 · US UGH!: Very fun game play but the 3 round levels go so fast 30-45 seconds and then you have to watch 30-60 seconds of ads SO MANY ADS adsadsadsadsadsadsadsad
  5. [R6] 5/5 · US 1RJModesto: Challenging
  6. [R1] 3/5 · US It’s okay: Make the game a harder and it’s fun
  7. [R3] 2/5 · US Longer ads as time..ditto: I love this little game. It was really pleasant to play when I didn't wanna strain my brain and I just wanted to giggle and I need that a lot lol but now the ads have gotten so heavy and so long and so frequent it's just not worth it. Sorry people.
  8. [R20] 1/5 · US 1:100 ADS, ADS, ADS: If you love ads, this is the game for you. The game itself is phenomenal. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever seen. BUT, for every 15 seconds of play, I had to endure 3 minutes of ads. I finally deleted the game because I was wasting my life watching endless ads. This game could’ve been one of the all-time greats. But, all it’ll be remembered for now is: “Oh yeah. It was that
  9. [R22] 3/5 · US Tooooooooooooo long of ads.: Fun but toooooo many ads and toooooooooooooooo long of ads. I completed the game in about 3 weeks.
  10. [R2] 5/5 · US Need more levels plz.: Play through all of the levels I need some more. Let’s goooo!
  11. [R8] 5/5 · US New world: When are the new worlds coming I have been waiting for a long time.
  12. [R29] 3/5 · US Unlock New Worlds: I am loving this game but please hurry up and finish the worlds that are under construction
  13. [R35] 1/5 · GB Run out of levels…?: You have run out of levels? That’s ridiculous
  14. [R13] 1/5 · US Bad Ads: First ad tells me my phone is locked. Looks like a great game but despite reloading it the same ad pops up and locks my phone
  15. [R16] 1/5 · US My Apple account hacked: Within 10 seconds of opening this game, I hit a “your apple account has been hacked for $1497.00”. My card was expired so no loss, but it’s a direct window to scams
  16. [R24] 1/5 · US Terrible ads: Forced to watch two ad (that were inappropriate for children) before I could even play the game once.
  17. [R4] 1/5 · US Scam: Allows purchasing of goods, but doesn’t respond to inquiries and doesn’t allow messaging on any of its platforms. Great game, but too much bs!!!
  18. [R33] 1/5 · US Packs don’t work: When you purchase a pack there is no way to actually equip the items in it
  19. [R36] 2/5 · GB Could be fun: Controls are backwards really frustrating
  20. [R37] 2/5 · GB Good until I got far: It’s a good game but it went from a fun rocket launcher to an annoying and confusing strategy game
  21. [R14] 1/5 · US Ad nauseum: Opted out of an ad Forced an ad on me I deleted this trash within 5 seconds Don’t waste your time
  22. [R18] 1/5 · US Boring: Too many commercials makes game drag and boring
  23. [R11] 5/5 · US Really fun. Imaginative.: Definitely worth it to pay to go ad-free. Looking forward to more levels.
  24. [R12] 5/5 · US Loved it: Make more levels please
  25. [R39] 2/5 · CA Meh: Similar to angry birds but with way more ads. Like 2 ads at the end of every level, and ads going from the ’store’ to the levels.

Synthesized from 41 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store