# CookieRun vs Box Cat Jam

The clearest difference is rating: CookieRun at 4.8 against Box Cat Jam's 4.0. CookieRun also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 37%) and ratings volume (21K vs 1.3K). Box Cat Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookieRun sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Box Cat Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CookieRun holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CookieRun has 21K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of CookieRun's written reviews are positive against 37% of Box Cat Jam's.

CookieRun ships an update monthly, Box Cat Jam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookieRun | Box Cat Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierunwitchs-castle-blast/id1589914368/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-jam/id6477860482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 826 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devsisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/311464410) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### CookieRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierunwitchs-castle-blast/id1589914368)

Embark on a tap-to-blast puzzle adventure to help GingerBrave escape a mysterious castle. Match colorful blocks, unlock rooms, collect treasures, and decorate your castle. Enjoy mini-games and an engaging storyline.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-blast puzzle gameplay, Powerful boosters, Castle decoration, Mini-games for rewards, Offline play, Engaging storyline

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Winner's Support Pack | $0.79 | one-time |
| Special Welcome Pack Vol1 | $0.89 | one-time |
| Crystals x200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grand Opening Special Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Rookie Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Witchberry Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Lover Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute character designs
- 💫 Engaging story and voice acting
- ⭐ Customizable rooms
- 🎨 Beautiful animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive gacha system
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain new cookies
- 🧩 Sudden difficulty spike in levels
- 💰 Levels feel designed to push in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screen
- Inability to claim daily rewards
- Decorations not working as intended
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Separate gacha for cookies and other items
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Increased move/turn limits on challenging levels
- Offline mode or reduced storage requirements
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


### Box Cat Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-jam/id6477860482)

Engage your mind with a charming block puzzle game featuring adorable cats. Match three identical felines to clear the board and progress through challenging levels. Build cozy cat towers and enjoy relaxing gameplay with cute graphics and animations.

**Highlights:** Match three same cats, Clear the board puzzle, Build cat towers, Challenging stages, Cute cat graphics, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| endless 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hard Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and adorable game
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and casual experience
- 🐱 Enjoyable cat-themed visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywalls
- 🔁 Repetitive and luck-based higher levels
- 🔋 Lives system and energy limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering completion properly
- Lives not refreshing as intended
- Sudden redirects to suspicious websites

**Requested features**

- More cat varieties and customization options
- Ability to replay levels without restrictions
- Improved progression system and rewards
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookieRun free?

CookieRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Box Cat Jam free?

Box Cat Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CookieRun or Box Cat Jam?

CookieRun is rated higher. CookieRun averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Box Cat Jam averages 4.0 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do CookieRun or Box Cat Jam have ads?

Both CookieRun and Box Cat Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CookieRun or Box Cat Jam?

CookieRun ships an update monthly, and Box Cat Jam every 3 weeks. Most recently, CookieRun was updated on November 12, 2026 and Box Cat Jam on November 12, 2026.

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