# CloseTheBox vs Motzzy

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.

Both are free to download. Motzzy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Motzzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motzzy/id6771516309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 56 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) | [EDMUND JAMES FISCHER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896604216) |

## 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


### Motzzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motzzy/id6771516309)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motzzy Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


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