# The Jackbox vs Arithmigo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Jackbox | Arithmigo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox/id1472996482/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arithmigo/id1667704460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **751** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 422 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIPLAY OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/563180181) | [Goga Tirkiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555933639) |

## What reviewers say

### The Jackbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox/id1472996482)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| White Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable puzzles
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics
- 🤡 Creepy/spooky theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🔌 Overheating issues
- 🔦 Disruptive lighting/shaking effects
- 🕰️ Timed puzzles can be frustrating
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Ads not working properly
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Option to disable lighting/shaking effects
- Ability to collect all puzzle pieces
- More challenging puzzles
- Landscape mode support
- Cross-save functionality


### Arithmigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arithmigo/id1667704460)

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.

**Highlights:** Educational math gameplay, Over 50 levels, Diverse vibrant worlds, Epic boss battles, Develops problem-solving skills, Safe and engaging platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Math Islands Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Jackbox free?

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

### Is Arithmigo free?

Arithmigo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Jackbox or Arithmigo?

Arithmigo is rated higher. The Jackbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 751 ratings, while Arithmigo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Jackbox or Arithmigo have ads?

The Jackbox shows ads; Arithmigo does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Jackbox or Arithmigo?

The Jackbox ships an update every 24 months, and Arithmigo weekly. Most recently, The Jackbox was updated on October 15, 2026 and Arithmigo on October 10, 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.*