Comparison

CloseTheBox vs Jackpot

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

Jackpot

Features
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Can you flip all 7 panels before you run out of moves? That's Jackpot: Shut the Box — a classic dice game reimagined with a beautiful beach casino theme. HOW TO PLAY • Roll two dice and get a total • Tap any combination of open panels that adds up to your roll • Flip all 7 panels to hit JACKPOT and score a perfect zero • If no valid combination exists, the game ends — lowest score wins FEATURES • NEW: Vibrating Roll — press and hold the Roll button, shake your phone to feel the dice come alive, then release to roll • Gorgeous animated beach backdrop with a Vegas-style feel • Smooth panel flip animations and satisfying dice roll sounds • Track your stats — games played, jackpot count, and best jackpot streak • Mute button for silent play anytime • Remove Ads for just $0.99 — one-time purchase, no subscription Simple to learn, endlessly replayable. How low can you score?

Screenshots

CloseTheBox3 screens
Jackpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseTheBox at none against Jackpot's 1. CloseTheBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Jackpot's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Jackpot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, Jackpot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CloseTheBox versus Jackpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloseTheBoxJackpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeraphin HochartPhill Shaw

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

Jackpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CloseTheBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Jackpot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is CloseTheBox free?
CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jackpot free?
Jackpot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloseTheBox or Jackpot have ads?
Jackpot shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.
Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Jackpot?
CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Jackpot fortnightly. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jackpot on October 25, 2026.

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