Comparison

Elastic Thief! vs Box Battle

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

Head to head
About

Elastic Thief!

Features
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Become the best thief and try to steal all the available loot! - Pick your brain to extend your arm and be as sneaky as possible - Challenge your mind in various and creative levels - Each stage is a simple, fun and yet challenging puzzle

About

Box Battle

Features
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Dive into the world of strategy and logical thinking with “Close the Region”! This addictive puzzle game mixes simple mechanics with deep strategy, offering endless fun for players of all ages. HOW TO PLAY Connect dots with lines to close regions and score points. The player who closes the most squares wins! A simple rule… but every move matters. GAME MODES - Online Multiplayer (NEW!) – challenge players from around the world through Game Center - Play vs AI – test your skills against smart opponents - Local 2-Player Mode – compete on the same device - Adjustable Grid Sizes – tailor the difficulty to your style WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - Sharpens logical and strategic thinking - Perfect for short sessions or longer play - Family-friendly fun for all ages FOR WHOM? Ideal for kids discovering strategy, teens who love competition, and adults seeking a relaxing yet engaging challenge.

Screenshots

Elastic Thief!4 screens
Box Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elastic Thief! at none against Box Battle's 1. Elastic Thief! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Box Battle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elastic Thief! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elastic Thief! ships an update every 6 days, Box Battle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Elastic Thief! versus Box Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElastic Thief!Box Battle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRistretto StudiosPiotr Ozog

In-app purchases

None

Elastic Thief!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Box Battle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Elastic Thief! free?
Elastic Thief! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Battle free?
Box Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elastic Thief! or Box Battle have ads?
Box Battle shows ads; Elastic Thief! does not.
Which is updated more often, Elastic Thief! or Box Battle?
Elastic Thief! ships an update every 6 days, and Box Battle every 8 days. Most recently, Elastic Thief! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Box Battle on October 30, 2026.

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