# Box Run vs 3D Printing

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Run | 3D Printing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-run/id301552897/reviews)** | [2.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-printing-idle-simulator/id6455989915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pepper Dog Soft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284154747) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Box Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-run/id301552897)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3D Printing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-printing-idle-simulator/id6455989915)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*