# HatPick vs Open The Box

The clearest difference is rating: Open The Box at 4.8 against HatPick's 3.1. Open The Box also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 25). HatPick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open The Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HatPick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open The Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open The Box has 4.1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of HatPick's written reviews are positive against 44% of Open The Box's.

HatPick ships an update every 5 months, Open The Box every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HatPick | Open The Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatpick/id1253704501/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rick Hutchinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253697991) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### HatPick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatpick/id1253704501)

This app allows you to create custom lists for random selections, perfect for making decisions or playing games. Assign multiple 'slips' to choices for weighted outcomes and easily pick an item from your curated categories.

**Highlights:** Create custom decision categories, Add multiple choices within categories, Assign weighted 'slips' to choices, Randomly select an item from a category, No physical hat required for selections

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open The Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561)

Uncover hidden items by unfolding box sides and solving puzzles. Decorate your virtual home with the treasures you discover. A fun and engaging experience for puzzle and decoration enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Solve box puzzles, Unfold box sides, Discover hidden items, Decorate your house, Collect items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Best game ever
- 👍 Love it
- 🔥 It's lit
- 👍 Good game
- 🎮 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Opening game doesn't load
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Bad, can't get in the game
- 🐛 Ads ruin the game
- 🔍 Too easy, needs more challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Opening game shows black/grey screen
- Ads crash the game
- Boxes give duplicate items

**Requested features**

- Add more rooms/houses
- Make gems/diamonds easier to obtain
- Add more challenges and harder boxes
- Add a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HatPick free?

HatPick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open The Box free?

Open The Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HatPick or Open The Box?

Open The Box is rated higher. HatPick averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Open The Box averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do HatPick or Open The Box have ads?

Open The Box shows ads; HatPick does not.

### Which is updated more often, HatPick or Open The Box?

HatPick ships an update every 5 months, and Open The Box every 8 days. Most recently, HatPick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open The Box on October 24, 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.*