Comparison

CloseTheBox vs Terni Lapilli (Tik

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

Terni Lapilli (Tik

Features
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Terni Lapilli brings an ancient Roman version of tik-tak-toe back to life with a beautifully crafted wooden board, smooth animations, and a simple yet deeply tactical ruleset. Easy to learn, challenging to master, and perfect for quick matches. Features • Authentic recreation of the classic Roman game • Smooth, responsive gameplay designed for all ages • Hand‑crafted wooden board and polished peg animations • Play through a best‑of‑three series with dynamic scoring • Works on iPhone and iPad • No ads, no data collection, no distractions Step into history and enjoy a timeless strategy experience.

Screenshots

CloseTheBox3 screens
Terni Lapilli (Tik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CloseTheBox at 17.6 against Terni Lapilli (Tik's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CloseTheBox versus Terni Lapilli (Tik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloseTheBoxTerni Lapilli (Tik
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeraphin HochartRyan Billish

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

Terni Lapilli (Tik

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CloseTheBox

No in-app purchases

None

Terni Lapilli (Tik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloseTheBox free?
CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terni Lapilli (Tik free?
Terni Lapilli (Tik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloseTheBox or Terni Lapilli (Tik have ads?
Neither CloseTheBox nor Terni Lapilli (Tik shows ads.

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