# Sew 3D vs Open The Box

Sew 3D and Open The Box both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Open The Box's written reviews are positive against 27% of Sew 3D's. Open The Box also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.0). Sew 3D's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 4.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sew 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Open The Box 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 — 4.7 for Sew 3D against 4.8 for Open The Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Sew 3D's written reviews are positive against 44% of Open The Box's.

Sew 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Open The Box every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sew 3D | Open The Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-3d/id1614461317/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 434 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Sew 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-3d/id1614461317)

Experience a delightful and relaxing sewing simulation game. Improve your logic and skills as you complete various sewing projects. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and become a sewing professional.

**Highlights:** Relaxing sewing simulation, Skill improvement, Product creation, In-game currency earning, Professional upgrades, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 2 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 11 hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| Add 23 hints | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying sewing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads after every level
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or not registering completion
- Game freezing or crashing during ads

**Requested features**

- More unique levels and challenges
- Ability to play offline
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### 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 Sew 3D free?

Sew 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Open The Box free?

Open The Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sew 3D or Open The Box?

Open The Box is rated higher. Sew 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Open The Box averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Sew 3D or Open The Box have ads?

Both Sew 3D and Open The Box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sew 3D or Open The Box?

Sew 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Open The Box every 8 days. Most recently, Sew 3D was updated on October 23, 2026 and Open The Box on October 22, 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.*