# Box Fix vs Fill Shikaku

Box Fix and Fill Shikaku both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Box Fix's written reviews are positive against 18% of Fill Shikaku's. Box Fix also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fill Shikaku's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 18). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box Fix sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fill Shikaku sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Box Fix against 4.5 for Fill Shikaku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fill Shikaku has 3.2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Box Fix's written reviews are positive against 18% of Fill Shikaku's.

Box Fix ships an update every 5 months, Fill Shikaku fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Fix | Fill Shikaku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-fix/id622045453/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fill-shikaku/id6443563905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Keylogic Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/622045456) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Box Fix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-fix/id622045453)

A challenging puzzle game where players draw boxes on a board. Each box must contain a single number equal to its area, and the entire board must be filled without overlapping boxes.

**Highlights:** Draw boxes on board, Each box contains one number, Number equals box area, No overlapping boxes, Fill the entire board

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5x5 Box Fix Paid1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Box Fix Paid1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Box Fix Paid2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 hint | $2.99 | one-time |
| All1 Paid1 5-10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All1 Paid2 5-10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All2 Paid1 11-15 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 85 hint | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 hint | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Great concept and logic
- ⏳ Addictive and time-passing
- 👍 Good for serious thinkers
- 📱 Entertaining and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 💸 Ads not removed after purchase
- 🔄 Repetitive levels/patterns
- 🤔 Confusing at first
- 🖱️ Fiddly controls on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Ads still showing after payment for removal
- Bug on level 3 making it impossible
- App crashes after a few minutes
- Hard to close popup ads
- In-app purchases not removing ads

**Requested features**

- Tech upgrade for a more modern feel
- More difficult levels
- Option to upgrade to a non-ad version
- Integrate numbers or numericals into gameplay


### Fill Shikaku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fill-shikaku/id6443563905)

Engage in a classic Japanese logic puzzle. Divide a grid into rectangular and square regions, ensuring each region contains a single number that matches the number of cells within that region. It's a test of spatial reasoning and strategy.

**Highlights:** Classic Shikaku puzzle gameplay, Divide grid into rectangular/square pieces, Each number represents cell count, Simple click and drag interface, Multiple difficulty levels (implied by 'classic game')

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Time | $0.49 | one-time |
| Infinite life | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stars Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stars Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all daily puzzles 2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stars Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty in selecting blocks
- 💤 Repetitive levels
- 🤖 Buggy behavior on certain devices
- 📢 Excessive ads during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Level 217 is unsolvable due to incorrect number placement
- Level 484 is impossible to complete
- Inability to claim rewards or progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Option to skip or bypass certain levels
- More varied and challenging puzzle types
- Ability to save progress and resume later


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Fix free?

Box Fix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fill Shikaku free?

Fill Shikaku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Box Fix or Fill Shikaku?

Fill Shikaku is rated higher. Box Fix averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Fill Shikaku averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Box Fix or Fill Shikaku have ads?

Fill Shikaku shows ads; Box Fix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Box Fix or Fill Shikaku?

Box Fix ships an update every 5 months, and Fill Shikaku fortnightly. Most recently, Box Fix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fill Shikaku on November 7, 2026.

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