# EnGage by Box5 Software vs OpenMarch

The clearest difference is rating: OpenMarch at 5.0 against EnGage by Box5 Software's 3.1. EnGage by Box5 Software's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenMarch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EnGage by Box5 Software has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EnGage by Box5 Software ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenMarch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EnGage by Box5 Software | OpenMarch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engage-by-box5-software/id1505449792/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmarch-on-the-move/id6761351662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 121 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Box5 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170677811) | [OpenMarch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889075606) |

## What reviewers say

### EnGage by Box5 Software

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engage-by-box5-software/id1505449792)

This application allows marching ensembles to learn and practice their drill routines. Users can access uploaded drill data, view it from multiple perspectives, and navigate through sets with visual guides. It's designed for both directors and members to efficiently learn and clean choreography.

**Highlights:** Access uploaded drill data, Multiple viewing modes (Landscape, Portrait, Dot Book, Drill Book), Performer and Drill Focus modes, Step through counts and sets, Jump to any set, Visual step and path guides, Full drill playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenMarch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmarch-on-the-move/id6761351662)

This app helps ensembles stay organized and perform with synchronized animations and music. View performer coordinates, manage ensemble sign-ups, and customize your viewing experience with light/dark modes and page slider controls. It offers precise coordinate display for performances.

**Highlights:** Play animations with music, View performer coordinates, Sign up for ensembles, Landscape and portrait modes, Light and dark mode, Page slider, Coordinate rounding options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EnGage by Box5 Software free?

EnGage by Box5 Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenMarch free?

OpenMarch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EnGage by Box5 Software or OpenMarch?

OpenMarch is rated higher. EnGage by Box5 Software averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while OpenMarch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EnGage by Box5 Software or OpenMarch have ads?

Neither EnGage by Box5 Software nor OpenMarch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EnGage by Box5 Software or OpenMarch?

EnGage by Box5 Software ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenMarch every 3 weeks. Most recently, EnGage by Box5 Software was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenMarch on October 31, 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.*