# slither.io vs BoxLine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoxLine at 100% against slither.io's 55%. BoxLine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). slither.io's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 3) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. slither.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BoxLine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxLine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: slither.io has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of slither.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of BoxLine's.

slither.io ships an update weekly, BoxLine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | slither.io | BoxLine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherio/id1091944550/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxline/id1308313538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lowtech Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/867992583) | [Ivica Petrsoric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308313537) |

## What reviewers say

### slither.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherio/id1091944550)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Action, #127 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Compete against other players in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming the remains of defeated opponents. Outmaneuver larger players to win and become the longest slither.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer gameplay, Grow by consuming player remains, Outmaneuver opponents, Become the longest slither, Simple controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable snake skins
- 🚀 Offline mode available
- 👍 No ads (if paid)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent lags and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches causing unfair deaths
- 🐛 Inability to control snake movements
- 🐛 Inappropriate player names
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing during gameplay
- Inability to change skins
- Forced speed boosts causing crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Pause button for offline mode
- Endless game board
- Improved AI difficulty


### BoxLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxline/id1308313538)

Navigate a challenging game where the goal is to stop a box within a wall, avoiding bombs as difficulty increases. Compete in multiplayer arenas for coins, unlock achievements, and collect unique boxes with special abilities. Aim for top global or local scores.

**Highlights:** Stop the box in the wall, Avoid bombs, Increasing difficulty, Multiplayer gambling arena, Unlock achievements, Collect unique boxes, Global and local leaderboards

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Rank 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Rank 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Rank 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Rank 4 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is slither.io free?

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

### Is BoxLine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, slither.io or BoxLine?

BoxLine is rated higher. slither.io averages 3.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while BoxLine averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do slither.io or BoxLine have ads?

Neither slither.io nor BoxLine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, slither.io or BoxLine?

slither.io ships an update weekly, and BoxLine every 2 weeks. Most recently, slither.io was updated on October 20, 2026 and BoxLine on October 8, 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.*