# CloseTheBox vs Block the Pig

The clearest difference is rating: CloseTheBox at 4.7 against Block the Pig's 3.9. CloseTheBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Block the Pig's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CloseTheBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseTheBox has 3.8K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of CloseTheBox's written reviews are positive against 75% of Block the Pig'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, Block the Pig every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Block the Pig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews)** | [3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [Vladislav Aleksandrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/875165616) |

## 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


### Block the Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613)

A turn-based puzzle game where you strategically place hexagonal blocks to trap a runaway pig.  Advance through increasingly challenging mazes and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and sharpen your spatial reasoning skills.

**Highlights:** Turn-based hex block placement, Strategic escape route blocking, Infinite random levels, Leaderboard competition, Achievement unlocking, Relaxing ambient atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseTheBox free?

CloseTheBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block the Pig free?

Block the Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Block the Pig?

CloseTheBox is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Block the Pig averages 3.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do CloseTheBox or Block the Pig have ads?

Block the Pig shows ads; CloseTheBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Block the Pig?

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Block the Pig every 13 months. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on October 21, 2026 and Block the Pig on October 20, 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.*