# Paper Match vs Open The Box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Match at none against Open The Box's 1. Paper Match also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.5). Open The Box's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 82) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Open The Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open The Box has 4.1K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Paper Match's written reviews are positive against 44% of Open The Box's.

Paper Match ships an update every 4 days, Open The Box every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Match | Open The Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-match/id1557464815/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-match/id1557464815)

A relaxing puzzle game where you fold and cut paper to match a target design. Test your spatial reasoning and symmetry skills to create intricate paper art.

**Highlights:** Fold and cut paper, Match target designs, Symmetry challenges, Simple gameplay, Paper art creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Paper Match free?

Paper Match 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, Paper Match or Open The Box?

Open The Box is rated higher. Paper Match averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Open The Box averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Paper Match or Open The Box have ads?

Both Paper Match and Open The Box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Match or Open The Box?

Paper Match ships an update every 4 days, and Open The Box every 8 days. Most recently, Paper Match was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open The Box 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.*