# Inside the Box vs Odd Machines

The clearest difference is ads: Odd Machines at none against Inside the Box's shown. Odd Machines also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Inside the Box's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inside the Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inside the Box ships an update every 10 months, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inside the Box | Odd Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Inside the Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-the-box-math-puzzles/id1511965032)

Engage your mind with logical challenges and math problems hidden within encrypted boxes. Solve puzzles to uncover codes and passwords, with a system that generates unique tasks for endless replayability. Experience immersive gameplay with gyroscope controls or opt for on-screen buttons.

**Highlights:** Logical puzzle solving, Math problem challenges, Dynamically generated puzzles, Gyroscope and on-screen controls, Code and password discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints (15) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints (50) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Odd Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986)

Embark on a 3D escape room adventure as a treasure hunter seeking a lost artifact. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and unravel mysteries within an ancient temple. Collect fragments of a powerful stone to escape.

**Highlights:** Solve unique puzzle boxes, Explore an ancient temple, Collect fragments of a lost stone, Immersive audio experience, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Makes you think
- 💡 Ingenious puzzles
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Soothing sounds and music
- 🎯 Logical puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Tiny text size
- 🖱️ Frustrating click accuracy
- ❓ Clues sometimes random
- 💰 Overpriced for content
- 🚫 Game doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- No stone to collect from 5th window
- Game closes immediately on 'play'
- Bug in first machine, stone disappears
- Cannot zoom on puzzle
- Cannot actuate dials

**Requested features**

- Full game should be free
- Monocle usable at zoomed out level
- More visual feedback for puzzle completion
- Option to get the answer when hint isn't enough
- More levels/unlimited levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inside the Box free?

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

### Is Odd Machines free?

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

### Do Inside the Box or Odd Machines have ads?

Inside the Box shows ads; Odd Machines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inside the Box or Odd Machines?

Inside the Box ships an update every 10 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Inside the Box was updated on November 3, 2026 and Odd Machines on November 4, 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.*