# CloseTheBox vs My Bad

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | My Bad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) |

## 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


### My Bad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play option
- More game modes


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*