Comparison

Str8ts Solver vs Box Man

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

Head to head
About

Str8ts Solver

Solve logic puzzles similar to Sudoku by filling grids with numbers 1-9. Offers daily new puzzles of varying difficulty, an integrated solver for hints, and the ability to manually input or import puzzles.

Highlights
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Integrated solver
  • Manual puzzle entry
  • Text format import
Features
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Jeff Widderich had the idea for Str8ts in 2008. Together with Andrew Stuart, he developed a new puzzle that is a successful successor to Sudoku. It is a puzzle where you have to enter the numbers 1 to 9 in the fields, where each digit may occur only once per line and column. With the app you can daily download new puzzles and solve them for free. There are puzzles in different difficulty levels, so that everyone will find something for their level of knowledge. If you can not find a solution, the integrated solver helps to find the next steps. The integrated solver is able to solve even the most extreme str8ts puzzles with a backtracking algorithm. So far, we've only found two puzzles where the one-step backtracking algorithm did not find a solution and needed support from the user. As a further function, you can even enter puzzles, which are available for example in printed form, by hand. An import via a text format is also possible. We thank Jeff Widderich and Andrew Stuart, who gave us permission to use the name "Str8ts". A highlight, of course, is the link from Andrew, through which he daily provides us with new puzzles for the app.

About

Box Man

Navigate challenging levels by manipulating blocks and gravity. Solve intricate puzzles to reach new areas and overcome obstacles. This game offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and platforming mechanics.

Highlights
  • Block manipulation
  • Tactical gravity mechanics
  • Precise movement
  • Hidden paths and secret areas
  • Overcome stacked crates and tricky climbs
  • Outsmart level design
Features
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Box Man is a puzzle platformer inspired by classic handheld graphing calculator games. Use clever block manipulation, tactical gravity, and precise movement to overcome hidden paths, stacked crates, and tricky climbs. As the intrepid Box Man, you'll pick up and drop blocks to reach higher platforms, bridge gaps, and unlock secret areas. But bewareโ€”walls, hidden traps, and falling boxes can quickly box you in! Think outside the box and discover how to leverage gravity and creative block placements to progress. Box Man is perfect for players who love puzzle-solving, a dash of platforming, and the thrill of outsmarting each levelโ€™s tricky design. Grab blocks, master gravity, and become the ultimate box dude!

Screenshots

Str8ts Solver4 screens
Box Man4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Str8ts Solver at 50% against Box Man's 0%. Str8ts Solver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Box Man's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Box Man is free to download; Str8ts Solver costs $2.99 up front. Box Man sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Str8ts Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Str8ts Solver versus Box Man: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStr8ts SolverBox Man
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews โ€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTh. WolfAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Str8ts Solver

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Box Man

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Str8ts Solver

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Box Man

One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Str8ts Solver free?
Str8ts Solver costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Man free?
Box Man is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Str8ts Solver or Box Man have ads?
Box Man shows ads; Str8ts Solver does not.

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