# Blue Box Simulator vs Lawgivers II

The clearest difference is price: Blue Box Simulator at Free against Lawgivers II's $14.99. Blue Box Simulator also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Lawgivers II's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Blue Box Simulator is free to download; Lawgivers II costs $14.99 up front. Blue Box Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lawgivers II sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Blue Box Simulator against 4.4 for Lawgivers II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Blue Box Simulator's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lawgivers II's.

Blue Box Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Lawgivers II every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Box Simulator | Lawgivers II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-box-simulator/id1557069711/reviews)** | [4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawgivers-ii/id6553989084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 611 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jesus Garces Villarrubia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518826992) | [SomniumSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757639712) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Box Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-box-simulator/id1557069711)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to the 3D Earth | $0.99 | per month |
| Cup of tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All The Extra Content | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Lawgivers II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawgivers-ii/id6553989084)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Strategy, #146 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a deep political simulation where you can govern a country, influence policies, and rise through the ranks of power. Explore diverse electoral systems and make strategic decisions to lead your nation to global influence. This complete experience offers endless replayability with no ads or microtransactions.

**Highlights:** Multiple electoral systems, Approve/reject bills, Govern a country, Political career progression, Negotiate with parties, Use corruption for gain

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstarter Edition | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great potential
- 👍 Excellent political simulation
- 💡 Customization options
- 👍 Challenging and rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Needs more polish and optimization
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Voting glitches
- Inability to continue saved games after updates
- Crashing issues, especially on map view
- Inconsistent election results and government formation

**Requested features**

- Add more nations to play
- Implement primary elections
- Improve coalition government mechanics
- Allow screen rotation
- Reduce negative opinion penalties


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Box Simulator free?

Blue Box Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lawgivers II free?

Lawgivers II costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blue Box Simulator or Lawgivers II?

Blue Box Simulator is rated higher. Blue Box Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Lawgivers II averages 4.4 from 162 ratings.

### Do Blue Box Simulator or Lawgivers II have ads?

Blue Box Simulator shows ads; Lawgivers II does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Box Simulator or Lawgivers II?

Blue Box Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lawgivers II every 4 days. Most recently, Blue Box Simulator was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lawgivers II on October 27, 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.*