# CloseTheBox vs Left Right Center Dot Ads

The clearest difference is rating: CloseTheBox at 4.7 against Left Right Center Dot Ads's 3.0. CloseTheBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Left Right Center Dot Ads sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloseTheBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseTheBox has 3.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CloseTheBox's written reviews are positive against 25% of Left Right Center Dot Ads's.

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, Left Right Center Dot Ads every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Left Right Center Dot Ads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-right-center-dot-ads/id6476575400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [John Archer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680981110) |

## 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


### Left Right Center Dot Ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-right-center-dot-ads/id6476575400)

This free dice rolling app simulates Left Right Center Dot dice. It supports iPhone and iPad, but not offline play or Mac/Apple Watch. A paid version removes ads and adds more device support and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Simulates Left Right Center Dot dice, Free to download, Supports iPhone and iPad, Ad-supported, Offers paid version for ad-free experience and more features

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseTheBox free?

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

### Is Left Right Center Dot Ads free?

Left Right Center Dot Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Left Right Center Dot Ads?

CloseTheBox is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Left Right Center Dot Ads averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CloseTheBox or Left Right Center Dot Ads have ads?

Left Right Center Dot Ads shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Left Right Center Dot Ads?

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Left Right Center Dot Ads every 6 months. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on October 29, 2026 and Left Right Center Dot Ads on October 24, 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.*