Cosmic Frontline AR vs The Jackbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cosmic Frontline AR
Engage in epic galactic warfare with a massive fleet in this augmented reality space strategy game. Conquer planets, build armadas, and outmaneuver adaptive AI opponents. Experience stunning 3D battles with intuitive controls, playable with or without AR.
- Augmented reality galactic battles
- Command colossal fleets
- Colonize planets
- Build massive armadas
- Adaptive AI opponents
- Intuitive controls
- Playable with or without AR
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Join the cosmic war and conquer the galaxy in this stunning AR space strategy game! Command a colossal fleet, outmaneuver AI opponents, and forge your legacy among the stars. Cosmic Frontline AR delivers visually breathtaking 3D battles where you colonize planets, build massive armadas, and dominate in epic space warfare. Master the art of attack and defense — knowing when to strike is the key to victory or defeat. Will your tactics prevail, or will your empire crumble? ◉ Immerse yourself in a majestic AR galaxy like never before. ◉ Control hundreds of spaceships in spectacular large-scale battles. ◉ Conquer 30 hand-crafted planetary systems with cunning strategy. ◉ Face off against adaptive AI that challenges your every move. ◉ Experience intuitive controls built for fast-paced space combat. ◉ Play your way: enjoy all features with or without AR. ◉ No in-app purchases — a complete premium experience! **Take command and shape the fate of the stars. Download Cosmic Frontline AR now and experience galactic conquest in the palm of your hand!** **FOLLOW US** • Website: https://hofli.com • Twitter: https://twitter.com/hofli • Facebook: https://facebook.com/hofligames **Privacy Policy**: https://hofli.com/privacy-policy
The Jackbox
Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and riddles within mysterious boxes before they explode. Uncover a spooky circus story and its secrets through over 60 unique challenges. Enjoy stunning graphics, an authentic soundtrack, and choose between single-player or cooperative multiplayer modes.
- Solve mechanical puzzles and riddles
- Over 60 unique puzzle boxes
- Stunning circus atmosphere graphics
- Engaging mind-blowing story
- Normal and AR modes
- Single-player and multiplayer options
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The Jackbox is a tricky puzzle game where your mission is to solve mysterious puzzle boxes before they pop. Binxy The Clown is hiding something in the mysterious boxes. Your goal is to open them by solving mechanical puzzles and peculiar riddles. To unlock the secret of this strange circus and its staff you'll need to solve more than 60 of these boxes! In the circus, fun is guaranteed for everyone... STUNNING GRAPHICS Experience the atmosphere you have never seen before. MIND-BLOWING STORY Open the puzzle boxes to reveal a secret story. AMAZING PUZZLES Thinking outside of the box just got a new meaning! EASY TO BEGIN ...but very hard to stop! AUTHENTIC SOUNDTRACK The gameplay is accompanied by an original soundtrack that perfectly depicts a spooky circus ambiance. CHOOSE YOUR MODE Enjoy the game either in Normal or AR mode. SINGLE PLAYER OR MULTIPLAYER The game features a great single-player mode and for the first time a multiplayer AR mode in which cooperation between you and your friends is necessary to open the puzzle boxes. FREE TO PLAY Download The Jackbox now and start your adventure with 30 free levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosmic Frontline AR at none against The Jackbox's 8. Cosmic Frontline AR also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 24 months). The Jackbox's advantage is ratings volume (751 vs 229) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. The Jackbox sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Frontline AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cosmic Frontline AR against 4.6 for The Jackbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 751 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Cosmic Frontline AR's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Jackbox's.
Cosmic Frontline AR ships an update every 5 months, The Jackbox every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cosmic Frontline AR | The Jackbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (229 ratings) | 4.6 (751 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 35.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 229 | 751 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 354 MB | 422 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hofli Limited | MOBIPLAY OU |
Customer experience
Cosmic Frontline AR
The Jackbox
User reviews
Cosmic Frontline AR
From 229 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Immersive AR experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 💰 Good value for price
Room to improve
- 📉 Steep difficulty curve
- ⏳ Short game length
- 💸 Pay-to-win elements
- 🚫 Ads in paid game
- 📱 Clunky UI
The Jackbox
From 751 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Enjoyable puzzles
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics
- 🤡 Creepy/spooky theme
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🔌 Overheating issues
- 🔦 Disruptive lighting/shaking effects
- 🕰️ Timed puzzles can be frustrating
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles
Bugs and requests
Cosmic Frontline AR
Reported bugs
7 issues- Crashes after a few minutes
- Game won't open
- No sound
- AR not always working
- Level 29 impossible
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- Text difficult to read
- UI unresponsive
Requested features
10 requests- More levels
- Multiplayer mode
- VR mode
- Level editor
- More unit types
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- Tutorial/help system
- Ability to split troops
- New features
- Self-generating levels
- PvP maps
The Jackbox
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Ads not working properly
- Frequent crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Option to disable lighting/shaking effects
- Ability to collect all puzzle pieces
- More challenging puzzles
- Landscape mode support
- Cross-save functionality
In-app purchases
Cosmic Frontline AR
No in-app purchases
The Jackbox
- All Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces$1.99
- Blue Box Pack$1.99
- Yellow Box Pack$1.99
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- White Box Pack$1.99
- Purple Box Pack$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Green Box Pack$1.99
- Premium Pack$5.99
Questions
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