Comparison

Five vs Fox board

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

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About

Five

A strategic board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that sum to multiples of five. Compete against others online or locally, or test your skills against AI opponents. Offers hints and bonus squares for higher scores.

Highlights
  • Numerical crossword-style gameplay
  • Online multiplayer
  • Local pass-and-play for up to 4 players
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Hints system
  • Bonus squares for extra points
Features
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! "This is a great must have iPad game. And I love the fact that it really works your mind muscles. It is a very simple game but it will get you hooked." - tcgeeks.com "The price is right, and the game is fun as well as educational. I’d very much recommend it, especially if you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy or even just for the kids." - ipadboardgames.org Features: Easy to learn rules Online Multiplayer, take turns at your leisure Pass-and-Play mode for up to 4 local players Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Hints for when you get stuck Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which add up to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.

About

Fox board

This game offers multiple logic puzzles based on finding hidden foxes. It includes classic hunting, chess-like strategy, Sudoku variations, and two-player paper games. All modes are playable offline, with optional online score submission for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes
  • Offline play
  • Logic and deduction gameplay
  • Score submission to Game Center
  • Two-player mode
  • Beginner-friendly options
Features
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Find hidden foxes by combining guess and logic. The set includes classic Fox hunting (also named Fox Classic), Fox-Chess (animates Queen), Foxdoku (on a Sudoku board), Fox-on-Paper (for two players). All games can be played offline without internet connection.  Versions 3.0, 3.1: Players who successfully pass the qualification in Fox Classic and join the competition can choose to submit their scores to the Game Center. In this case, an internet connection is required. To qualify, play three Fox Classic games in a row with a good score (and without using the "hit me!" button) to unlock the 11x11 board. Advanced players are welcome to try our Fox Classic PRO 12x12 ($0.99 on App Store).  Easter edition (version 3.1) includes Fox Lite: grid 7x7 with 5 hidden foxes. Easy to solve (friendly assistance).

Screenshots

Five4 screens
Fox board4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fox board at Free against Five's $2.99. Fox board also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Five's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Fox board is free to download; Five costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fox board holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five has 178 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five ships an update every 3 months, Fox board every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Five versus Fox board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveFox board
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (178 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt SteinIgor Patrikeev

Customer experience

Five

All ratings177 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.4%

Fox board

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Five

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notification badge issues
  • Games getting 'frozen' and unable to be removed
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to chat with opponents
  • Option to play with different target numbers (not just multiples of 5)
  • Tile swap functionality
  • Automatic forfeit for inactive players
  • Ranking/leaderboard system

Fox board

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Five

No in-app purchases

None

Fox board

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five free?
Five costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fox board free?
Fox board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Five or Fox board?
Fox board is rated higher. Five averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Fox board averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Five or Fox board have ads?
Neither Five nor Fox board shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Five or Fox board?
Five ships an update every 3 months, and Fox board every 3 weeks. Most recently, Five was updated on October 22, 2026 and Fox board on October 15, 2026.

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