# TapSquadron vs Stop the Box!!

The clearest difference is rating: Stop the Box!! at 4.9 against TapSquadron's 3.0. Stop the Box!! also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). TapSquadron's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop the Box!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapSquadron asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop the Box!! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop the Box!! has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TapSquadron ships an update every 3 months, Stop the Box!! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapSquadron | Stop the Box!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapsquadron-red-falcon/id1375469388/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-box/id6473290037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tap Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082288614) | [Kevin Galarza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021639965) |

## What reviewers say

### TapSquadron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapsquadron-red-falcon/id1375469388)

Pilot a Sky Fighter through enemy territory using tap controls for shooting and shielding. Guide Tanya on a covert mission to escape behind enemy lines, facing numerous enemies and surprises.

**Highlights:** Tap controls for steering and shooting, Stealth mission gameplay, Navigate enemy territory, Face numerous enemies, Surprise encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stop the Box!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-box/id6473290037)

A challenging game designed to test your focus and reflexes. It offers simple gameplay that is difficult to master, providing an engaging experience for players seeking a mental workout.

**Highlights:** Focus testing, Reflex challenges, Easy to learn gameplay, Difficult to master, Engaging experience

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapSquadron free?

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

### Is Stop the Box!! free?

Stop the Box!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TapSquadron or Stop the Box!!?

Stop the Box!! is rated higher. TapSquadron averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stop the Box!! averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do TapSquadron or Stop the Box!! have ads?

Stop the Box!! shows ads; TapSquadron does not.

### Which is updated more often, TapSquadron or Stop the Box!!?

TapSquadron ships an update every 3 months, and Stop the Box!! every 5 weeks. Most recently, TapSquadron was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stop 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.*