# CloseTheBox vs Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)

The clearest difference is rating: CloseTheBox at 4.7 against Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)'s 3.7. CloseTheBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 15). Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)'s advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloseTheBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloseTheBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloseTheBox has 3.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of CloseTheBox's written reviews are positive against 82% of Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)'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, Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseTheBox | Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-the-bus-drinking-game/id892188639/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) | [SWIFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/846175053) |

## 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


### Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-the-bus-drinking-game/id892188639)

This party game challenges players to predict card outcomes at each stop on a virtual bus. Incorrect predictions lead to drinking, sending players back to the start. It offers customizable game modes and card layouts for social gatherings.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty game modes, Customizable game mode, Variety of card layouts, Record player drinking amounts, Share game results on social media, Ergonomic menu for non-sober users, Customizable drink allocation and card rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseTheBox free?

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

### Is Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) free?

Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloseTheBox or Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)?

CloseTheBox is rated higher. CloseTheBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do CloseTheBox or Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) have ads?

Neither CloseTheBox nor Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloseTheBox or Ride the Bus (Drinking Game)?

CloseTheBox ships an update every 8 months, and Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) every 3 months. Most recently, CloseTheBox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ride the Bus (Drinking Game) on November 1, 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.*