# Open The Box vs Idle Block Master

The clearest difference is rating: Open The Box at 4.8 against Idle Block Master's 3.8. Open The Box also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 28) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Idle Block Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open The Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Idle Block Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open The Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open The Box has 3.8K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 44% and 44% positive.

Open The Box ships an update every 8 days, Idle Block Master every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open The Box | Idle Block Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-block-master/id6447330940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 207 MB | 327 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Open The Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561)

Uncover hidden items by unfolding box sides and solving puzzles. Decorate your virtual home with the treasures you discover. A fun and engaging experience for puzzle and decoration enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Solve box puzzles, Unfold box sides, Discover hidden items, Decorate your house, Collect items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Best game ever
- 👍 Love it
- 🔥 It's lit
- 👍 Good game
- 🎮 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Opening game doesn't load
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Bad, can't get in the game
- 🐛 Ads ruin the game
- 🔍 Too easy, needs more challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Opening game shows black/grey screen
- Ads crash the game
- Boxes give duplicate items

**Requested features**

- Add more rooms/houses
- Make gems/diamonds easier to obtain
- Add more challenges and harder boxes
- Add a paid ad-free version


### Idle Block Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-block-master/id6447330940)

Create unique and amusing blocks in this highly addictive game. It's completely free and easy to play, with regular level updates to keep the fun going.

**Highlights:** Create unique blocks, Easy to play, Highly addictive gameplay, Periodic level updates, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open The Box free?

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

### Is Idle Block Master free?

Idle Block Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open The Box or Idle Block Master?

Open The Box is rated higher. Open The Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Idle Block Master averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Open The Box or Idle Block Master have ads?

Both Open The Box and Idle Block Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open The Box or Idle Block Master?

Open The Box ships an update every 8 days, and Idle Block Master every 5 weeks. Most recently, Open The Box was updated on September 22, 2026 and Idle Block Master on June 10, 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.*