# MoonBox vs Ark IDs

The clearest difference is rating: Ark IDs at 4.8 against MoonBox's 4.0. Ark IDs also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 64%). MoonBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ark IDs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ark IDs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 272 and 292 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of MoonBox's written reviews are positive against 95% of Ark IDs's.

MoonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Ark IDs every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonBox | Ark IDs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756/reviews) | **[4.8 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-ids-admin-commands-and-ids/id6443435836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 272 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) | [DANTOO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645891042) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756)

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Create custom armies, Epic space battles, Dynamic sandbox world, Alien invasion mechanics, Advanced strategy gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Potential for improvement
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Premium content locked
- 🔋 Performance issues and lag
- 👎 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost progress
- Premium subscription bugs
- Freezing and crashes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More buildings and units
- Improved AI and unit behavior
- Ability to disable friendly fire
- Difficulty settings for Survival mode
- Multiplayer and faction alliances


### Ark IDs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-ids-admin-commands-and-ids/id6443435836)

Access a comprehensive database of Ark: Survival Evolved admin commands, spawn codes, and item IDs. Easily find and generate commands for spawning creatures, items, and applying colors. This app simplifies in-game administration and item management for players.

**Highlights:** Admin command database with generators, Item ID and GFI code list, Creature and dino ID spawning, Color ID list for dinos, DLC and category filters, Spawn command parameter customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ark IDs Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Ark IDs Premium (Xmas 2023) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ark IDs Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Comprehensive information in one place
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient command lookup and copy-paste
- 🤖 Helpful for managing servers and single-player
- 🎨 Useful for spawning and customizing creatures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and issues with functionality
- 💰 Complaints about ads interrupting the experience
- 📱 Not optimized for mobile devices/platforms
- 🕰️ Lags behind updates to the game

**Reported bugs**

- Creature IDs not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer game versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for Ark Ascended and mod content
- More accurate and up-to-date information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonBox free?

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

### Is Ark IDs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoonBox or Ark IDs?

Ark IDs is rated higher. MoonBox averages 4.0 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Ark IDs averages 4.8 from 292 ratings.

### Do MoonBox or Ark IDs have ads?

Ark IDs shows ads; MoonBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, MoonBox or Ark IDs?

MoonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ark IDs every 6 weeks. Most recently, MoonBox was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ark IDs on October 22, 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.*