# Space Marshals 3 vs Box Head

The clearest difference is rating: Box Head at 4.8 against Space Marshals 3's 4.1. Space Marshals 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Marshals 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Box Head sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Box Head holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Space Marshals 3's written reviews are positive against 66% of Box Head's.

Space Marshals 3 ships an update every 9 days, Box Head monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Marshals 3 | Box Head |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-3/id1501495423/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-head-roguelike/id6469309666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 738 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 584 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [PANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684187843) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Marshals 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals-3/id1501495423)

Embark on a story-driven sci-fi Western adventure in outer space. Engage in tactical combat and stealth gameplay, utilizing the environment and a variety of tools to outsmart space criminals. Explore a quirky narrative with a focus on strategic approaches.

**Highlights:** Story-driven adventure, Tactical combat, Stealth gameplay, Environmental interaction, Diverse weapon load-outs, Chapter-based release

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Two | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bounty Pack #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Two | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Three | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One + Two bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One+Two+Three bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🕹️ Challenging yet rewarding
- 🕹️ Diverse play styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Repetitive mission design
- 🕹️ Gear score system too restrictive
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Progress not saving properly
- Audio issues
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to unlock all content with one-time purchase
- More varied mission objectives
- Improved checkpoint/save system
- Multiplayer co-op or PvP modes
- Level editor for custom missions


### Box Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-head-roguelike/id6469309666)

Engage in thrilling 3D action as you battle endless waves of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons, forge defenses, and adapt to a roguelike challenge where no two playthroughs are the same.

**Highlights:** Endless zombie wave combat, Vast arsenal of unique weapons, Armor and gear upgrades, Roguelike gameplay with replayability, Diverse zombie types, Fast-paced action combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver V.I.P Card | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Golden V.I.P Card | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 3 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Weapon Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable game loop
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun combat system
- 🔍 Engaging looting and upgrading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Overly monetized
- ⏱️ Restrictive time limits
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Intrusive ads and tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading
- Profile data loss after updates
- Upgrade system issues
- Forced ads not completing

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Co-op multiplayer
- More level variety
- Improved progression system
- Better communication with developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Marshals 3 free?

Space Marshals 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Box Head free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Marshals 3 or Box Head?

Box Head is rated higher. Space Marshals 3 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Box Head averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Space Marshals 3 or Box Head have ads?

Box Head shows ads; Space Marshals 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Marshals 3 or Box Head?

Space Marshals 3 ships an update every 9 days, and Box Head monthly. Most recently, Space Marshals 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Box Head on November 3, 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.*