# BOXD vs Idle Dice

The clearest difference is rating: BOXD at 4.5 against Idle Dice's 4.0. BOXD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Idle Dice's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 68). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BOXD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Dice sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BOXD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Dice has 1.6K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of BOXD's written reviews are positive against 49% of Idle Dice's.

BOXD ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Dice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOXD | Idle Dice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxd-without-the-e/id1150589843/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-incremental-game/id1504039347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXELCUBE STUDIOS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/325955447) | [Lutz Schoenfelder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504039346) |

## What reviewers say

### BOXD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxd-without-the-e/id1150589843)

Merge and evolve cardboard boxes to discover over 100 unique designs. Build a box company from humble beginnings to a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Utilize offline production and compete with friends to maximize earnings.

**Highlights:** Fuse boxes to discover new ones, Collect over 100 unique boxes, Prestige for Rainbow Boxes, Offline production for earnings, Compete with friends via leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Production | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of BOXD Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truck of BOXD Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cargo Ship of BOXD Money | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great time-killer
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💡 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🔋 Offline progress issues
- 🔇 No music/sound controls

**Reported bugs**

- Video boost not working
- Boxes disappearing after merging
- Upgrade issues with timed events
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More upgrade options
- Prestige/progression system
- Automatic box combining
- Ability to rearrange boxes
- More box types and content


### Idle Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-incremental-game/id1504039347)

A nearly endless incremental game where you test your luck by rolling dice to earn money. Upgrade dice, earn combos, and use strategy cards to boost your income. The game continues to earn while you're away, allowing for auto progression and tycoon growth.

**Highlights:** Upgrade dice value, Idle game play, Dice combos, Strategy cards, Prestige system, Roulette bonuses, Auto progression

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 230 Bonus Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 112 Duel Dice Cups | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 480 Duel Dice Cups | $23.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Bonus Points | $24.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Duel Dice Cups | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Bonus Points | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Great progression and scaling
- 💡 Unique dice-rolling mechanic
- 🎮 Enjoyable incremental gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze the game and don't provide rewards
- 🐛 Progress doesn't save consistently
- 🔋 Game crashes or freezes frequently
- 🔋 Low resolution and blurry graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking permission prompt causes crashes
- Unresponsive controls after minimizing app
- Progress resets or gets wiped unexpectedly
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved save/load functionality
- More content and game modes
- Better optimization for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOXD free?

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

### Is Idle Dice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOXD or Idle Dice?

BOXD is rated higher. BOXD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Idle Dice averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do BOXD or Idle Dice have ads?

Idle Dice shows ads; BOXD does not.

### Which is updated more often, BOXD or Idle Dice?

BOXD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Dice every 2 months. Most recently, BOXD was updated on September 3, 2026 and Idle Dice on September 27, 2026.

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