# CloseTheBox vs Crazy Eights

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseTheBox at none against Crazy Eights's 3. CloseTheBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Crazy Eights's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crazy Eights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CloseTheBox against 4.8 for Crazy Eights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy Eights has 23K ratings behind it against 3.8K, 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 50% of Crazy Eights's.

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, Crazy Eights every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Crazy Eights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-card-games/id6464439483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 49.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 32 MB | 450 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## 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


### Crazy Eights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-card-games/id6464439483)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with a fresh twist. Match cards by color or number to be the first to empty your hand. Compete on a leaderboard, utilize special cards, and enjoy fast-paced strategy.

**Highlights:** Match cards by color or number, Competitive leaderboard, Unique new rules and special cards, Progress through challenging tiers, Offline play, Wildcards (8s), Special cards: Reverse Ace, +2, Skip Queen

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Nostalgic card game experience
- 👍 Easy to learn and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads after every round
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Unclear if playing against AI or real players

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to undo card plays
- Inconsistencies in how draw 2 and 8 cards are handled
- Scores and player positions not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Option to play with fewer than 4 players
- Ability to disable hints and automatic card plays
- Ad-free version available for purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseTheBox free?

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

### Is Crazy Eights free?

Crazy Eights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Crazy Eights?

Crazy Eights is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Crazy Eights averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do CloseTheBox or Crazy Eights have ads?

Crazy Eights shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Crazy Eights?

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Crazy Eights every 5 weeks. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crazy Eights on October 28, 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.*