Comparison

Blue Box Simulator vs BM Ringside

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

Head to head
About

Blue Box Simulator

Embark on interstellar journeys with a virtual time and space machine. Explore planets, engage in manual flight with warp capabilities, or utilize autopilot for guided expeditions. Experience time travel through a vortex for ultimate exploration.

Highlights
  • Time and space travel simulation
  • Manual flight with warp capabilities
  • Autopilot for guided navigation
  • Time vortex travel
  • Planet exploration
  • Superluminal speed travel
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Step into the incredible world of time and space travel with Blue Box Simulator, your very own Time and Space Machine on your phone! Explore the universe and travel to any planet you desire at superluminal speeds. With easy-to-use controls, simply tap the screen to access the console and begin your adventure. Experience manual flight like never before! Set the Handbrake mode to FLIGHT, pull it up to prevent unwanted braking, then lower the Space Throttle to around 50%. Set its mode to WARP to exponentially increase its power, allowing you to fly around planets and explore the vast expanse of space. Prefer a guided journey? Simply tap on a planet icon or enter coordinates in the menu, set the Autopilot to ON, and your ship will automatically navigate to your chosen destination! Adjust your cruise speed with the Space Throttle. Feeling adventurous? Dematerialize and travel through the Time Vortex! Set the Handbrake mode to VORTEX, pull the Space Throttle all the way down, and once inside the vortex, select a new destination. Then, pull up the Space Throttle to materialize in your new location! We're always looking to improve Blue Box Simulator, so show your support by joining our Patreon or leaving a review with your suggestions for our next exciting update! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BM Ringside

Gain early access to new features in a highly realistic boxing simulation. This subscription offers exclusive content, native versions for Apple devices, and unlimited gym expansion. Support faster development and enjoy all weight classes without extra purchases.

Highlights
  • Early and exclusive feature access
  • Exclusive native versions for Apple devices
  • Unlimited sons for gyms
  • Extra XP perks
  • Auto-fight mode
  • Access to all weight classes
Features
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Introducing Boxing Manager Ringside The most insanely accurate and realistic boxing simulation EVER. Experience the ultimate way for our most dedicated fans to gain early access to the newest and most significant game features before they arrive in our flagship, and still free-to-play, BOXING MANAGER app. In addition to the latest version of Boxing Manager, you also receive: • Early and Exclusive Access: Enjoy all our new launch features months ahead of the regular game. • Exclusive Native Versions: Get dedicated versions for iPhone, iPad, and, for the first time, silicon Mac for our desktop enthusiasts. • Unlimited Sons for Gyms: Expand your gyms with unlimited sons. • Extra XP Perks: Receive additional experience perks with each new game. • Skip the Undercard: Utilize auto-fight mode for shows, exclusive to Ringside. • Support Faster Development: Your subscription helps us develop better features more quickly. • No Weight Pack Purchases Needed: Access all weight classes without additional purchases. Boxing Manager Ringside is a subscription only product. You can still enjoy our free Boxing Manager app! Ringside is designed for those who wish to support our development and gain early access to our newest features. Terms of Use (EULA) can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blue Box Simulator3 screens
BM Ringside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blue Box Simulator at free with in-app purchases against BM Ringside's subscription. Blue Box Simulator also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). BM Ringside's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 111). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Blue Box Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BM Ringside sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 — 4.5 for Blue Box Simulator against 4.7 for BM Ringside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BM Ringside has 1.5K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Blue Box Simulator's written reviews are positive against 56% of BM Ringside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Box Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, BM Ringside weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blue Box Simulator versus BM Ringside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue Box SimulatorBM Ringside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (111 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1111.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB315 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJesus Garces VillarrubiaSport and Financial Limited

Customer experience

Blue Box Simulator

All ratings108 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative12.2%

BM Ringside

All ratings1,455 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative31.8%

User reviews

Blue Box Simulator

From 111 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome TARDIS interiors
  • 🎮 Immersive Doctor Who experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🤖 Lack of alien species/enemies
  • 🗺️ Limited planets and locations
  • 🔌 Performance issues on some devices

BM Ringside

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great simulation experience
  • 💡 Potential for growth and improvement
  • 🚀 Regularly updated

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Save file issues
  • 💰 Subscription model
  • 🐢 Slow progression

Bugs and requests

Blue Box Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing when trying to land on planets
  • Chameleon circuit issues causing problems
  • Google Maps API unavailability
  • Controls and navigation not always intuitive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 13th, 14th, and 15th Doctor's TARDIS interiors
  • Implement more rooms and areas to explore within the TARDIS
  • Introduce quests, companions, and other Doctor Who elements
  • Optimize performance and stability across devices

BM Ringside

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save files not working
  • Crashes when trying to add a son
  • Issues with PPV revenue generation
  • Fighters getting stuck without a ranking

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add national/interim/international belts
  • Improve matchmaking and ranking system
  • Expand media/promotion features
  • Implement more fighter customization options
  • Add trainer retirement and skill updates
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  • Optimize performance and reduce loading times

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Blue Box Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Access to the 3D Earth$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Cup of tea$0.99
  • Unlock All The Extra Content$3.99
10 purchases

BM Ringside

Subscriptions2
  • One month access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Three month access3 Days trial$6.993 Months
One-time8
  • 1m Boxing Manager dollars$0.99
  • 5m Boxing Manager dollars$1.99
  • 10m Boxing Manager dollars$2.99
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  • Add 100k of Fighter XP$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • 50m Boxing Manager dollars$13.99
  • Add 500,000 of XP to boost fighters$14.95
  • Add 1 Million XP to boost fighters!$24.99

Questions

Is Blue Box Simulator free?
Blue Box Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BM Ringside free?
BM Ringside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blue Box Simulator or BM Ringside?
BM Ringside is rated higher. Blue Box Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while BM Ringside averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Blue Box Simulator or BM Ringside have ads?
Blue Box Simulator shows ads; BM Ringside does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue Box Simulator or BM Ringside?
Blue Box Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and BM Ringside weekly. Most recently, Blue Box Simulator was updated on November 3, 2026 and BM Ringside on November 3, 2026.

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