# CloseTheBox vs Krazy Krownz

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseTheBox at none against Krazy Krownz's 1. CloseTheBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 553). Krazy Krownz's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Krazy Krownz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CloseTheBox against 4.7 for Krazy Krownz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseTheBox has 3.8K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of CloseTheBox's written reviews are positive against 58% of Krazy Krownz's.

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, Krazy Krownz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Krazy Krownz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews)** | [4.7 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krazy-krownz/id6462512906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 553 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [Dock Otter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703116764) |

## What reviewers say

### CloseTheBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500)

A classic dice game where players roll dice to cover numbered tiles. The goal is to close all nine tiles to "shut the box." Offers realistic 3D dice, satisfying animations, and offline play.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D dice physics, 9 numbered tiles with animations, Hall of Fame and leaderboards, Help mode for possible moves, Offline play, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🧠 Helps with math skills
- 🕰️ Quick to play
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Frequent ads
- 🔇 Unable to disable sound
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads
- 🔍 Difficult to win

**Reported bugs**

- Game not registering valid moves
- App crashes after winning
- Upside-down orientation on some devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to change moves
- Rotate screen orientation
- Show scores instead of just win/lose


### Krazy Krownz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krazy-krownz/id6462512906)

A multiplayer card game inspired by Rummy, offering strategic gameplay with changing wild cards and hand sizes. Enjoy hours of fun with friends and family, whether online or offline, with beautiful visuals and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online play, Family-friendly (2-7 players), Stunning visuals and animations, Intuitive interface, Customizable game options, Offline solo play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad-Free | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game, like 5 Crowns
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent developer support
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer connection issues
- 🐛 Game seems rigged against player
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Calculations/scoring errors
- 🐛 UI layout issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to multiplayer
- Multiplayer button is grayed out/unclickable
- Game freezes in the last round
- Game doesn't let player go out when they have a book/run
- Incorrect card calculations and scoring

**Requested features**

- Allow playing consecutive games without restarting
- Remove need for bots in multiplayer
- Make level visible during play
- Play with up to 6 people
- Ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseTheBox free?

CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Krazy Krownz free?

Krazy Krownz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Krazy Krownz?

CloseTheBox is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Krazy Krownz averages 4.7 from 553 ratings.

### Do CloseTheBox or Krazy Krownz have ads?

Krazy Krownz shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Krazy Krownz?

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Krazy Krownz fortnightly. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Krazy Krownz on October 30, 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.*