Comparison

The Killbox vs SOM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Killbox

Engage in intense real-time PvP battles with various game modes, including team deathmatch and survival. Explore new maps, unlock powerful weapons, and compete in elite systems for a fast-paced FPS experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time FPS action
  • 6 vs 6 real-time battles
  • Tactical movement system
  • Diverse weapon selection
  • Addictive multiplayer gameplay
  • Guild Wars
  • Phantom Mode
Features
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Get ready for gameplay like you've never experienced and jump into our international champion competition today!!!! Annihilate the completion in real-time PVP, face off against your opponents in blast mode or check out our terrifying single player mode! The Killbox is coming at you with a brand new version and lots of new additions to keep the action going at a blazing pace! With new maps, awesome weapons and a new elite competition system; The Killbox will blow you away! Features: Intense, immersive real-time FPS action - Hectic 6 VS 6 real-time battles - Awesome tactical movement system with console-like shooting experience - Different real-world guns to choose from Addictive multiplayer gameplay - Work together with friends to annihilate your enemies in Team Mode - Experience the terror of fighting off teammates once they’ve become the living dead - Leap over the heads of your adversaries in space mode. Varied and realistic scenarios - Experience the intensity of the killbox through a series of immersive detailed maps. - Feel the chaos of war on the battlefield with intense, lifelike animation. eSports for EVERYONE - Fair matches with no upgrading systems available for guns - Open matches for everyone, and every day! New Additions: 1、Phantom Mode Spectral enemies lurk around every corner, you’re gonna need eyes in the back of your head for this one! 2、Sphere Collect spheres that are full of rare items and awesome weapons! Free sphere tickets will be sent out every week. 3、Guild Wars Fierce wars between guilds! Winner takes all! 4、Set of Dragon Scale Series Collect a full set of the dragon scale series to experience awesome new killing effects in battle! 5、New Weapons 1、Loose Cannon This gun has rapid reload capability and can transform from a regular field rifle to a sniper rifle at the click of a button! 2、M1911-Primeval Larger AMMO plus special killing effect, with bonus EXP in battles. 3、Hand Cannon With designs based on the elite demon series, and the ability to compress all its ammo into one lethal blast, this pistol doles out some serious damage! Optimization 1、Game interface optimized. Game quality improved. 2、Loading optimized, smoother operation. 3、BUG fixed. ***For an optimal shooting experience players should have 2GB+RAM and 4G or wifi *** Think you and your squad can survive the killbox? Download and see how you stack up! For more information on upcoming events, releases, and activities Like us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/thekillbox2016/

About

SOM

Engage in skill-based, first-person multiplayer combat with no auto-aim. Compete in diverse game modes and on unique maps. Customize your weapons with community-created skins.

Highlights
  • Skill-based first-person shooter
  • Multiple competitive game modes
  • Weapon skin customization
  • Community skin gallery
  • 9 unique maps
  • No auto-aim
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StrikeOut is a competitive first-person shooter. Choose your team and lead it to victory. Your reaction and skill are crucial here. Gameplay: This is a first-person shooter with no auto-aiming—only skill will lead you to victory. Defeat the opposing team or be the top player in two different game modes. Multiplayer: StrikeOut is a multiplayer FPS where you compete against real players on various maps and in different game modes. Cases: Open cases to get weapon skins. There are three types of skins: COMMON, RARE, and EPIC. The Common case contains standard skins, while Rare and Epic cases offer more exclusive designs. Game Modes: - Classic Mode Two teams, one goal—eliminate the enemy team. Show your skill, speed, and tactics. It won’t be easy! - Gun Game A brand-new mode with 16 weapon levels. Earn 3 points to advance to the next weapon. Your team won’t harm you, but only one can be the winner! SOM: Creator Unleash your creativity! Design your own weapon skins by choosing from available textures or uploading your own. SOM: Gallery A creative hub for artists. Share your skins with the community! The best skins will be featured and sold in the next season. Maps: The game offers 9 unique maps: Skyscraper, Train Station, Overkill, Tram Depot, Desert 2, Desert City, Trix, Warehouse, and 3000$. Each map has its own unique features—pick one that suits your playstyle! Victory awaits!

Screenshots

The Killbox4 screens
SOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Killbox at none against SOM's shown. The Killbox also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 70%). SOM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Killbox sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and SOM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Killbox against 4.5 for SOM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 239 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of The Killbox's written reviews are positive against 70% of SOM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Killbox ships an update every 2 months, SOM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Killbox versus SOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe KillboxSOM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (173 ratings) — better4.5 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings173239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB325 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUgamehomeKirill Diolog

Customer experience

The Killbox

All ratings173 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.4%

SOM

All ratings228 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

The Killbox

From 173 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 👍 Easy to learn controls
  • 💡 Nerf-inspired weapons
  • 🚀 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues and crashes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🌍 Lack of updates and management for Arabic version

SOM

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth and clean gameplay
  • 🚀 Optimized and fast-running
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login/connection issues
  • 🕳️ Lack of online players/servers
  • 🤖 Unsatisfactory AI/bots

Bugs and requests

The Killbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes and crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Frequent connection problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ranked matches and clan wars
  • More game modes and content updates
  • Ability to create accounts without Game Center

SOM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Matchmaking/online connectivity problems
  • Weapon/shooting issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and game modes
  • Implement customization options (weapons, skins, etc.)
  • Introduce respawning and team deathmatch
  • Add controller support
  • Improve weapon mechanics and feedback

In-app purchases

7 purchases

The Killbox

One-time7
  • FISTFUL OF DIAMONDS$0.99
  • PERK PACKAGE$4.99
  • A BUCKET OF DIAMONDS$4.99
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  • BUNDLE OF DIAMONDS$9.99
  • BOX OF DIAMONDS$19.99
  • BARREL OF DIAMONDS$49.99
  • MOUNTAIN OF DIAMONDS$99.99
13 purchases

SOM

One-time13
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • Rare case$1.49
  • 220 coins$1.99
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  • Rare case$1.99
  • Event case$1.99
  • Event case$2.99
  • Epic case$3.99
  • Event case$3.99
  • Epic case$4.99
  • Event case$4.99
  • 1000 coins$7.99
  • 1500 coins$7.99
  • 5000 coins$19.99

Questions

Is The Killbox free?
The Killbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOM free?
SOM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Killbox or SOM?
The Killbox is rated higher. The Killbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while SOM averages 4.5 from 239 ratings.
Do The Killbox or SOM have ads?
SOM shows ads; The Killbox does not.
Which is updated more often, The Killbox or SOM?
The Killbox ships an update every 2 months, and SOM every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Killbox was updated on October 24, 2026 and SOM on October 23, 2026.

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