Comparison

CloseTheBox vs Motzzy

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

Motzzy

A strategic dice scorecard game where players roll five dice and choose where to score. With a limited number of rolls per game, every decision impacts the outcome. Enjoy satisfying dice sounds and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Strategic dice rolling
  • Limited roll pool
  • Scorecard tracking
  • Satisfying dice sounds
  • All-time score tracking
  • Simple to learn
Features
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Motzzy is a fresh twist on the classic dice scorecard game. Roll five dice, hold the ones you like, and choose where to score. Every roll matters because you have a shared pool of 39 rolls for the whole game, giving each turn a little more strategy and suspense. Go for singles, straights, full house, chance, and the big one: Motzzy. Track your all-time scores, play with satisfying dice sounds, and see how high you can climb. Simple to learn. Sneaky strategic. Very easy to play again.

Screenshots

CloseTheBox3 screens
Motzzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseTheBox at none against Motzzy's 1. CloseTheBox also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 2). Motzzy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads 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. Motzzy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motzzy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseTheBox has 3.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, Motzzy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CloseTheBox versus Motzzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloseTheBoxMotzzy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
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 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeraphin HochartEDMUND JAMES FISCHER

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

Motzzy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CloseTheBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Motzzy

One-time1
  • Motzzy Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is CloseTheBox free?
CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motzzy free?
Motzzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Motzzy?
Motzzy is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Motzzy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CloseTheBox or Motzzy have ads?
Neither CloseTheBox nor Motzzy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Motzzy?
CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Motzzy every 5 days. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on October 23, 2026 and Motzzy on October 24, 2026.

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