# What's inside the box? vs QB

The clearest difference is rating: QB at 4.8 against What's inside the box?'s 4.3. QB also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What's inside the box? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 293 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of What's inside the box?'s written reviews are positive against 91% of QB's.

What's inside the box? ships an update every 3 months, QB every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | What's inside the box? | QB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-inside-the-box/id1106494704/reviews) | **[4.8 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qb-a-cubes-tale/id1289455886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **293** |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Stephan Goebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289455885) |

## What reviewers say

### What's inside the box?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-inside-the-box/id1106494704)

Engage in a series of challenging puzzles to uncover the contents of various boxes. Utilize hints to overcome difficult levels and unlock additional features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Solve 100+ puzzles, Discover box contents, Use hint system, Premium unlock available, Skip level option

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Excellent puzzle design with logical solutions
- 💡 Innovative and creative puzzle mechanics
- 🎯 Well-balanced difficulty progression
- 🏆 100 unique levels with variety
- 👨‍💻 High-quality work from respected developer Bart Bonte

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets when switching apps or reopening
- 😤 Certain levels are frustratingly difficult or poorly designed
- 🔄 Some levels are repetitive or duplicated
- ❓ Vague hints that don't adequately help stuck players
- ⏸️ No pause functionality mid-level

**Reported bugs**

- Progress lost when switching apps or reopening application
- Level 43 button unresponsive after pressing question mark
- Level 7 layer movement not functioning correctly
- Level 45 resets progress to level 21
- Screen rendering issues making portions unviewable

**Requested features**

- Skip button for difficult levels
- Pause functionality during gameplay
- Improved hint system with clearer guidance
- Additional levels beyond 100
- Better progress save system


### QB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qb-a-cubes-tale/id1289455886)

Navigate a challenging labyrinth as a cube, solving puzzles with innovative, direction-dependent mechanics. Discover new cube types, each with unique properties, as you progress through over 80 levels. Master strategic thinking to earn stars and unlock a demanding Challenge Mode.

**Highlights:** Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D, Innovative, direction-dependent gameplay, Over 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics, 80 levels unlocked via stars, Challenge Mode, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Excellent puzzle design and level progression
- 🎨 Minimalist, elegant visual design
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- ⚡ Smooth, responsive controls and performance
- 🎯 No time pressure or racing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes after completing levels
- 🔐 Purchase verification lost after progress reset
- 🚫 Levels locked despite full version purchase
- 📵 Unresponsive developer support
- 🎮 Inconsistent swipe control sensitivity

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck at level 30, cannot progress to level 31
- Levels remain locked after purchasing full version
- Challenge levels malfunction after resetting progress
- Game freezes on level completion with inactive play button
- Crash on Made with Unity splash screen

**Requested features**

- Undo/last move button
- Additional levels beyond 80
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Level editor or custom level creation
- Move counter visibility after earning stars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What's inside the box? free?

What's inside the box? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, What's inside the box? or QB?

QB is rated higher. What's inside the box? averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while QB averages 4.8 from 293 ratings.

### Do What's inside the box? or QB have ads?

What's inside the box? shows ads; QB does not.

### Which is updated more often, What's inside the box? or QB?

What's inside the box? ships an update every 3 months, and QB every 2 months. Most recently, What's inside the box? was updated on November 6, 2026 and QB on November 6, 2026.

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