Comparison

Maximus 2 vs Box Head

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Maximus 2

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

Highlights
  • Satisfying combat mechanics
  • Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer
  • Continuous single-shot story
  • Diverse hero roles and weapons
  • Teamwork and revive mechanics
  • Online and local multiplayer support
Features
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MAXIMUS 2 is a fantasy beat-em-up (brawler) that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer! STORY Is a single, continuous shot. This hasn’t been done since the 80's, rather than simply cutting from one stage to the next, the players enter an animated transition to the next area, creating the illusion of a fantastic journey. MULTIPLAYER co-op in real time, fight together with up to 4 players online or on the same device with Bluetooth controllers. HEROES with their own roles and weapons. The tank, the wrestler, the magician, the outlaw, the healer and the ninja. TEAMWORK If you work together, you survive. Players can revive a fallen teammate, support or heal them and gang up to juggle enemies off each other in the air. Supports iCloud. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. Please consider the Premium Upgrade if you wish to support our game development. Requirements An internet connection is required for Online Multiplayer mode. 400 MB of storage space.

About

Box Head

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
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Fight endless waves of zombies in Box Head. Experience the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival in Box Head a thrilling 3D action roguelike game. Join the battle against relentless zombie hordes. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons and survive the apocalypse. UNLEASH YOUR ARSENAL: Choose from powerful weapons like flamethrowers, katanas, and laser rifles, each with unique abilities to defeat the undead. FORGE YOUR DEFENSES: Upgrade armor and gear to withstand zombie onslaughts and customize your equipment to match your playstyle. ROGUELIKE CHALLENGE: No two playthroughs are the same. Adapt and conquer the ever-changing zombie-infested chaos. RELENTLESS FOES: Face various zombie types with different strengths and weaknesses. Use strategy and skill to survive. EXPLORE A HAUNTING WORLD:Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world full of hidden dangers and dark secrets. ACTION-PACKED COMBAT: Engage in fast-paced battles with responsive controls as you obliterate waves of undead foes. Are you ready to survive in Box Head? The apocalypse awaits—can you rise above the horde and become the ultimate zombie-slaying hero? SUPPORT If you encounter any issues during the game, you can send us feedback via: Discord: https://discord.gg/J6JtvcnGd8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Boxheadthegame Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boxheadthegame Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maximus 24 screens
Box Head4 screens

Verdict

The call

Maximus 2 and Box Head are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Box Head sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Maximus 2 against 4.8 for Box Head. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Box Head's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Box Head monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Maximus 2 versus Box Head: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaximus 2Box Head
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size669 MB585 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFour FatsPANTHERA

Customer experience

Maximus 2

All ratings2,530 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative20.7%

Box Head

All ratings1,472 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

Maximus 2

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔍 Short story mode
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

Box Head

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Maximus 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
  • Progression/save data loss
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Ability to play as villain characters
  • Level creator mode
  • Controller support
  • Improved enemy balancing
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  • Progression system enhancements
  • Dodge/evasion mechanics
  • Expanded multiplayer options

Box Head

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Maximus 2

One-time5
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 20000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK!$2.99
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  • 50,000 Gold Coins$3.99
  • Premium Upgrade$5.99
39 purchases

Box Head

Subscriptions2
  • Silver V.I.P Card$2.997 Days
  • Golden V.I.P Card$9.991 Month
One-time37
  • Pack Chip 2$0.49
  • Congratulation Pack 1$0.99
  • Fortune Special Offer Daily$0.99
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  • Pack Skip Ads 1$0.99
  • Pack Chip 4 Sale$1.49
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Congratulation Pack 2$1.99
  • Pack Chip 3$2.49
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle Sale$2.99
  • Pack Skip Ads 2$2.99
  • Pack Chip 4$4.99
  • Congratulation Pack 3$4.99
  • Event Daily Pack 1$4.99
  • Daily Pack 1$4.99
  • Fortune Lucky Bundle$7.99
  • Assassin Set$9.99
  • Devil Set$9.99
  • Pack Chip 5$9.99
  • Battle Pass Pack$9.99
  • Easter Pack$9.99
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle$9.99
  • Mysterious Tower Bundle$9.99
  • Event Daily Pack 2$9.99
  • Lunar New Year Pack$9.99
  • Christmas Gift$9.99
  • Halloween Pack$9.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2 Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 1 Pass$9.99
  • Daily Pack 2$9.99
  • Infinity Skip Ads$11.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2 Plus Pack$14.99
  • Infinity Bundle$19.99
  • Daily Pack 3$19.99
  • Chapter 2 Pass$19.99
  • Pack Chip 6$24.99
  • Pack Chip 7$49.99
  • Legendary Set Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is Maximus 2 free?
Maximus 2 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, Maximus 2 or Box Head?
Maximus 2 and Box Head are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 1.5K ratings respectively.
Do Maximus 2 or Box Head have ads?
Both Maximus 2 and Box Head show ads.
Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Box Head?
Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Box Head monthly. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Box Head on September 26, 2026.

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