# Masking Print vs Open The Box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Masking Print at none against Open The Box's 1. Open The Box's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open The Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Masking Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Masking Print against 4.8 for Open The Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Masking Print's written reviews are positive against 44% of Open The Box's.

Masking Print ships an update monthly, Open The Box every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masking Print | Open The Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-print/id1534983936/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Masking Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masking-print/id1534983936)

Engage in a unique coloring puzzle experience by combining frames and ink to reveal intricate images. Decorate and sell your custom-designed T-shirts and other apparel with a variety of tools and patterns.

**Highlights:** Coloring puzzles with frames and ink, Design T-shirts, bags, and uniforms, Variety of painting tools, Multiple difficulty levels, Create and sell original apparel

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Good for spatial relationships and problem-solving
- 🤩 Enjoyable time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Levels start repeating after a certain point
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open or launch the app
- Issues with level progression and unlocks

**Requested features**

- More level variety and designs
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to unlock new tools and media
- Introduce coins/currency to buy items


### Open The Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561)

Uncover hidden items by unfolding box sides and solving puzzles. Decorate your virtual home with the treasures you discover. A fun and engaging experience for puzzle and decoration enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Solve box puzzles, Unfold box sides, Discover hidden items, Decorate your house, Collect items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Best game ever
- 👍 Love it
- 🔥 It's lit
- 👍 Good game
- 🎮 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Opening game doesn't load
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Bad, can't get in the game
- 🐛 Ads ruin the game
- 🔍 Too easy, needs more challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Opening game shows black/grey screen
- Ads crash the game
- Boxes give duplicate items

**Requested features**

- Add more rooms/houses
- Make gems/diamonds easier to obtain
- Add more challenges and harder boxes
- Add a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masking Print free?

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

### Is Open The Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Masking Print or Open The Box?

Open The Box is rated higher. Masking Print averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Open The Box averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Masking Print or Open The Box have ads?

Both Masking Print and Open The Box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Masking Print or Open The Box?

Masking Print ships an update monthly, and Open The Box every 8 days. Most recently, Masking Print was updated on November 3, 2026 and Open The Box on October 30, 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.*