Comparison

CloseTheBox vs My Bad

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

Head to head
About

CloseTheBox

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
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Will YOU close the box? #1 in Top Free, Game, Board, and Dice Categories! (Denmark) #2 in Top Free, Game, Board, and Dice Categories! (Austria) Top 10 in the Board Category in Italy, Canada, & UK. Roll the dice, close the tiles, and try to shut all 9 — it sounds simple, but only a handful of players ever make it. Over 10 million games have been played. Think you can beat the odds? 100% free. No ads during gameplay. Just you, the dice, and the box. HOW TO PLAY Swipe to roll two dice, then tap tiles that add up to your total. Close all 9 tiles to shut the box and earn your spot in the Hall of Fame! When tiles 7, 8, and 9 are closed, switch to a single die for better odds. FEATURES - Beautiful 3D dice with realistic physics - 9 numbered tiles with satisfying animations - Hall of Fame — sign your name and join thousands of winners worldwide - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Help mode shows you all possible moves - Works offline — play anytime, anywhere - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Free to play with no ads during gameplay LANGUAGES Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. A CLASSIC PUB GAME Shut the Box has been played in pubs and homes for centuries. Our digital version captures the charm of the original wooden box game, complete with the thrill of watching those dice tumble across the felt. Download now and see if YOU can close the box! -Séraphin

About

My Bad

Engage in fast-paced, head-to-head board game duels. Outplay opponents with strategic moves, bumps, and slides. Compete online, climb leagues, and unlock rewards in this classic game with a competitive twist.

Highlights
  • 1v1 Online PvP Battles
  • Leagues & Leaderboards
  • WinStreak Bonuses
  • Journey Mode
  • Achievements
  • Custom Pawns & Skins
Features
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My Bad - Family Board Game PvP Showdown! Get ready for My Bad – the fast-paced, head-to-head board game! Outplay your opponent in strategic 1v1 duels packed with bumps, slides, and "Oops, my bad!" moments! Classic Board Game Feel – Competitive PvP Fun! Bump, race, and slide your way to victory. Think fast, move smart, and send your rival back to start! FEATURES: 1v1 Online PvP Battles – Challenge real players worldwide! Leagues & Leaderboards – Rise through the ranks and claim your crown! WinStreak Bonuses – Keep winning to score big rewards! Journey Mode – Unlock fun stages & unique challenges! Achievements – Play more, earn more! Epic Animations – Watch your moves come to life in smooth, colorful style! Custom Pawns & Skins – Unlock cool looks and show off your style! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone craving a competitive twist on classic board game fun. Whether you're in it for glory, laughs, or just love saying "My Bad!" – this game brings it all! Download now & let the board battle begin!

Screenshots

CloseTheBox3 screens
My Bad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseTheBox at none against My Bad's 10. CloseTheBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 25%). My Bad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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

Both are free to download. My Bad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Bad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of CloseTheBox's written reviews are positive against 25% of My Bad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, My Bad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CloseTheBox versus My Bad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloseTheBoxMy Bad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings)4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better25.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better2.5K
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeraphin HochartFunCraft, Inc

Customer experience

CloseTheBox

All ratings3,659 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative32.2%

My Bad

All ratings2,539 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral13.4%
Negative61.2%

User reviews

CloseTheBox

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

My Bad

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Easy to pick up and play
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🛑 Ads blocking progress

Bugs and requests

CloseTheBox

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

My Bad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on older devices
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Offline play option
  • More game modes

In-app purchases

None

CloseTheBox

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

My Bad

One-time10
  • Special Bundle$0.99
  • A Few Gems$1.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
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  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • A Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • A Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Bundle$12.99
  • A Jar of Gems$19.99
  • A Bucket of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is CloseTheBox free?
CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Bad free?
My Bad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or My Bad?
My Bad is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while My Bad averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do CloseTheBox or My Bad have ads?
My Bad shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.
Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or My Bad?
CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and My Bad every 2 weeks. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Bad on October 24, 2026.

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