Comparison

Useless box simulator vs Fidgetable

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Useless box simulator

Engage in a unique anti-stress simulation where you flip switches, only for the intelligent box to flip them back. Earn fame points as the box playfully mocks you with its own language.

Highlights
  • Anti-stress simulation
  • Interactive switch gameplay
  • Intelligent AI box
  • Fame point system
  • Box can talk and swear
  • Unique gameplay mechanics
Features
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This game is an anti-stress simulator. You need to turn on the switches in any order, and the box will turn them off itself, while you gain fame points. However, the box has artificial intelligence and can make fun of you. The box can also talk and even swear, but in its own language.

About

Fidgetable

This app offers a digital fidgeting experience with satisfying haptic feedback. Customize various fidget toys with different animations, colors, and behaviors to relax, focus, or find joy in tactile interactions. It provides a generous free tier with no ads and offers premium features through an optional one-time purchase or subscription.

Highlights
  • 11+ unique haptic fidgets
  • Deep haptic engine integration
  • Intuitive interface
  • Extensive customization options
  • Custom fidget builder
  • Advanced haptic tuning
  • Theme builder
Features
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Fidgeting, reimagined. Fidgetable is a beautiful haptic app designed to help you focus, relax, and find joy in tactile digital interactions. Built seamlessly for iOS, it combines elegant design with shockingly deep customization to give you a sensory experience that feels amazing right out of the box, and can be tailored entirely to you. Whether you need a simple distraction while working or a deeply customizable sensory tool, Fidgetable delivers satisfying haptics right to your fingertips. And the best part? There are absolutely no ads. Ever. SIMPLE & SATISFYING CORE FEATURES - 11+ Unique Haptic Fidgets: Tap, swipe, hold, shake, or tilt your device. Discover deeply satisfying interactions inspired by everyday life, including Bubble Wrap, Snap, Bounce, Buttons, and more. - Feel Every Interaction: Powered by deep integration with your iPhone's advanced haptic engine, every click, pop, and slide is meticulously tuned to feel incredibly realistic. - Works Out of the Box: Open the app and start fidgeting immediately with a beautifully intuitive interface. ENDLESS CUSTOMIZATION - Make It Your Own: Adjust the size, color, animations, and behaviors of your favorite fidgets. - Set the Mood: Choose from gorgeous premade themes or tweak the visuals to match your exact aesthetic. - Share with Friends: Created the perfect fidget setup or custom theme? Share your configurations easily using custom links. A TRULY PREMIUM FREE TIER I hate ads just as much as you do. Fidgetable offers a generous free tier that includes all core fidgets and features with zero interruptions, zero data-selling, and zero paywalls on the essentials. It's just you and the app. UNLOCK MORE WITH FIDGETABLE+ For power users who want to dive deeper and support a solo developer, Fidgetable+ is available as an affordable one-time purchase (or an even lower-cost yearly subscription) with Apple Family Sharing included! - Custom Fidget Builder: Combine and edit existing components to build entirely new fidgets. - Advanced Haptic Tuning: Dive deep and tweak the haptics to make them feel exactly how you want. - Theme Builder: Complete control over your app's visual appearance. - Alternate Modes: Unlock new behaviors for your favorite fidgets. - Statistics: Learn more about how you use the app. Built exclusively for iOS, Fidgetable takes full advantage of Apple's advanced haptic engine and frameworks to guarantee a perfectly consistent, high-fidelity tactile experience on your iPhone. Fidgetable is designed and developed with love by an indie developer. If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a rating!

Screenshots

Useless box simulator4 screens
Fidgetable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fidgetable at 99% against Useless box simulator's 50%. Fidgetable also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Useless box simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Useless box simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fidgetable sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fidgetable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fidgetable has 969 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Useless box simulator's written reviews are positive against 99% of Fidgetable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Useless box simulator ships an update every 3 months, Fidgetable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Useless box simulator versus Fidgetable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUseless box simulatorFidgetable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.9 (969 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews98.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4969 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB119 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDzmitry SmirnouCamdan Mead

Customer experience

Useless box simulator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Fidgetable

All ratings952 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews1,184 reviews
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.5%

Bugs and requests

Useless box simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Fidgetable

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Confetti mode causes lag
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more haptic patterns and fidget options
  • Implement Apple Watch integration
  • Add a 'dark mode' option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Useless box simulator

One-time1
  • Permanently VIP status$0.99
12 purchases

Fidgetable

Subscriptions2
  • Fidgetable Plus Monthly1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Fidgetable Plus Yearly1 Month trial$1.991 Year
One-time10
  • Small Additional Donation$0.99
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Additional Donation$4.99
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  • Medium Donation$4.99
  • Fidgetable Plus Lifetime$9.99
  • Large Additional Donation$9.99
  • Large Donation$9.99
  • Fidgetable Plus Lifetime$19.99
  • Mega Additional Donation$19.99
  • Mega Donation$19.99

Questions

Is Useless box simulator free?
Useless box simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fidgetable free?
Fidgetable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Useless box simulator or Fidgetable?
Fidgetable is rated higher. Useless box simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Fidgetable averages 4.9 from 969 ratings.
Do Useless box simulator or Fidgetable have ads?
Useless box simulator shows ads; Fidgetable does not.
Which is updated more often, Useless box simulator or Fidgetable?
Useless box simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Fidgetable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Useless box simulator was updated on August 22, 2026 and Fidgetable on September 8, 2026.

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