The Jackbox vs Arithmigo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Arithmigo
An educational runner game where kids sharpen math skills through engaging gameplay across diverse worlds. Solve problems to defeat bosses and foster a growth mindset in a safe, exciting environment.
- Educational math gameplay
- Over 50 levels
- Diverse vibrant worlds
- Epic boss battles
- Develops problem-solving skills
- Safe and engaging platform
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Introducing Arithmigo – an exciting and educational runner game designed specifically to engage and empower kids as they embark on a thrilling mathematical journey. In this immersive gaming experience, players will sharpen their math skills while exploring a captivating world filled with endless possibilities. Arithmigo features over 50 levels of exhilarating gameplay, each offering unique challenges and mathematical concepts to master. With every step, players will encounter a diverse range of vibrant locations and mesmerizing worlds, from enchanted forest to candy cities, sunny desert, and even outer space. The visually stunning environments will captivate young minds, making learning an exciting adventure. But it's not just about running and jumping. Along the way, players will face epic boss battles, engaging them in thrilling confrontations where math prowess becomes their ultimate weapon. By solving math problems and equations, players will strategize their moves to defeat formidable foes, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Arithmigo provides a safe and engaging platform for kids to practice their math skills, promoting a positive and enjoyable learning experience. It encourages a growth mindset, fosters perseverance, and instills confidence in their mathematical abilities. With its captivating visuals, dynamic gameplay, and educational content, Arithmigo is set to become the go-to game for young math enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Get ready to run, jump, and calculate your way to victory! This game is under constant development and new modes, features and challenges are coming soon. By installing or using Arithmigo, you agree to our Terms: https://mavdew.com/arithmigo/terms Privacy Policy: https://mavdew.com/arithmigo/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arithmigo at 100% against The Jackbox's 36%. Arithmigo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). The Jackbox's advantage is ratings volume (751 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Arithmigo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Arithmigo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Jackbox has 751 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of The Jackbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arithmigo's.
The Jackbox ships an update every 24 months, Arithmigo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Jackbox | Arithmigo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (751 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 751 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBIPLAY OU | Goga Tirkiya |
Customer experience
The Jackbox
Arithmigo
Bugs and requests
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
Arithmigo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Arithmigo
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 500 Coins$3.99
- Math Islands Full Access$5.99
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- 1000 Coins$6.99
Questions
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