Comparison

Box Run vs 3D Printing

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

Head to head
About

Box Run

Guide Prince Boxo on a challenging quest to rescue Princess Boxia from the evil Red Empire. Restore order to the Box galaxy with engaging gameplay and a story-driven experience.

Highlights
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Funny voice effects
  • Story-line with cut-scenes
  • Local high-scores
  • World-wide online high-scores
Features
Currently charting
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Play Box Run and Save Boxia from the evil Red Empire. X/Tweet Us: http://x.com/PepperDogSoft -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BOXIA IS IN TROUBLE!!! FOR A SMALL FEE YOU CAN HELP. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The evil Red Empire is up to no good, they kidnapped princess Boxia and are now out to kill prince Boxo. Help guide Boxo in his quest to save his true love, and restore order in the Box galaxy. Featuring: * Challenging game play. * Funny Voice Effects * Story-Line with cut-scenes * Local and World-Wide online High-Scores So don't wait any longer, because without your help Boxia's days are numbered! WARDROBE MALFUNCTION NOTICE: This game does not contain any Nudity, Boxia and the other boxes do not remove their clothes. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Also try our other games: 3-Hand BlackJack, BlackJack Teacher Pro, Sic Bo, and Num Fight.

About

3D Printing

Manage your own 3D printing business, starting with simple models and expanding your empire. Upgrade your printer, unlock new designs, and enjoy idle progression even when offline. Become a 3D printing tycoon.

Highlights
  • Idle progression
  • Printer upgrades
  • Unlockable designs
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Business empire building
Features
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Dive into the world of 3D Printing and Get ready to embark on a fun and addictive journey into the realm of printing 3d models! In this game, you're the master of your 3D printer. Start small by crafting simple models and watch as your 3D printing empire grows. Click your way to success as you upgrade your printer, unlock exciting designs, and accumulate wealth. Key Features: - Simple and Addictive Gameplay: Easy to pick up, hard to put down. Click to print and expand your 3D printing business. - Unlock Unique Designs: Discover a wide range of fascinating 3D models to print, from cute figurines to intricate gadgets. - Upgrade Your Printer: Improve your printing speed and quality to churn out models faster and better. - Idle Progression: Even when you're offline, your printers keep working. Return to a thriving 3D printing business. Become the ultimate 3D printing tycoon as you watch your creations take shape. Will you bea 3D printing master?

Screenshots

Box Run2 screens
3D Printing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Box Run at 83% against 3D Printing's 17%. Box Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). 3D Printing's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On 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

3D Printing is free to download; Box Run costs $0.99 up front. 3D Printing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Box Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Printing has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Box Run's written reviews are positive against 17% of 3D Printing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Run ships an update every 21 months, 3D Printing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Box Run versus 3D Printing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox Run3D Printing
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.9 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB204 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPepper Dog Soft LLCAPP CENTRAL LTD

Customer experience

Box Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

3D Printing

All ratings35 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Box Run

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Printing

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Box Run free?
Box Run costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Printing free?
3D Printing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Box Run or 3D Printing?
Box Run is rated higher. Box Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Printing averages 2.9 from 35 ratings.
Do Box Run or 3D Printing have ads?
3D Printing shows ads; Box Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Run or 3D Printing?
Box Run ships an update every 21 months, and 3D Printing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Box Run was updated on October 10, 2026 and 3D Printing on October 9, 2026.

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