Comparison

Box Head vs Finalist

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

Head to head
About

Box Head

Engage in thrilling 3D action as you battle endless waves of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons, forge defenses, and adapt to a roguelike challenge where no two playthroughs are the same.

Highlights
  • Endless zombie wave combat
  • Vast arsenal of unique weapons
  • Armor and gear upgrades
  • Roguelike gameplay with replayability
  • Diverse zombie types
  • Fast-paced action combat
Features
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Fight endless waves of zombies in Box Head. Experience the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival in Box Head a thrilling 3D action roguelike game. Join the battle against relentless zombie hordes. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons and survive the apocalypse. UNLEASH YOUR ARSENAL: Choose from powerful weapons like flamethrowers, katanas, and laser rifles, each with unique abilities to defeat the undead. FORGE YOUR DEFENSES: Upgrade armor and gear to withstand zombie onslaughts and customize your equipment to match your playstyle. ROGUELIKE CHALLENGE: No two playthroughs are the same. Adapt and conquer the ever-changing zombie-infested chaos. RELENTLESS FOES: Face various zombie types with different strengths and weaknesses. Use strategy and skill to survive. EXPLORE A HAUNTING WORLD:Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world full of hidden dangers and dark secrets. ACTION-PACKED COMBAT: Engage in fast-paced battles with responsive controls as you obliterate waves of undead foes. Are you ready to survive in Box Head? The apocalypse awaits—can you rise above the horde and become the ultimate zombie-slaying hero? SUPPORT If you encounter any issues during the game, you can send us feedback via: Discord: https://discord.gg/J6JtvcnGd8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Boxheadthegame Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boxheadthegame Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Finalist

Access leaderboards for the popular game, showing rankings for both current and past seasons. Stay updated on player performance and competitive standings.

Highlights
  • Current season leaderboards
  • Previous season leaderboards
  • Player ranking access
  • Competitive standings
  • Game statistics
Features
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Quickly access leaderboards for THE FINALS, for both current and previous seasons.

Screenshots

Box Head4 screens
Finalist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Box Head at 4.8 against Finalist's 4.0. Box Head also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Finalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 39) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Box Head sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Finalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Head holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Head has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Head ships an update monthly, Finalist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Box Head versus Finalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox HeadFinalist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size584 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPANTHERA COMPANY LIMITEDJan Eisenhuth

Customer experience

Box Head

All ratings1,486 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.2%

Finalist

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Box Head

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Profile data loss after updates
  • Upgrade system issues
  • Forced ads not completing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • More level variety
  • Improved progression system
  • Better communication with developers

Finalist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

39 purchases

Box Head

Subscriptions2
  • Silver V.I.P Card$2.997 Days
  • Golden V.I.P Card$9.991 Month
One-time37
  • Pack Chip 2$0.49
  • Congratulation Pack 1$0.99
  • Fortune Special Offer Daily$0.99
Show 34 more
  • Pack Skip Ads 1$0.99
  • Pack Chip 4 Sale$1.49
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Congratulation Pack 2$1.99
  • Pack Chip 3$2.49
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle Sale$2.99
  • Pack Skip Ads 2$2.99
  • Pack Chip 4$4.99
  • Congratulation Pack 3$4.99
  • Event Daily Pack 1$4.99
  • Daily Pack 1$4.99
  • Fortune Lucky Bundle$7.99
  • Assassin Set$9.99
  • Devil Set$9.99
  • Pack Chip 5$9.99
  • Battle Pass Pack$9.99
  • Easter Pack$9.99
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle$9.99
  • Mysterious Tower Bundle$9.99
  • Event Daily Pack 2$9.99
  • Lunar New Year Pack$9.99
  • Christmas Gift$9.99
  • Halloween Pack$9.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2 Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 1 Pass$9.99
  • Daily Pack 2$9.99
  • Infinity Skip Ads$11.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2 Plus Pack$14.99
  • Infinity Bundle$19.99
  • Daily Pack 3$19.99
  • Chapter 2 Pass$19.99
  • Pack Chip 6$24.99
  • Pack Chip 7$49.99
  • Legendary Set Bundle$49.99
None

Finalist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Head free?
Box Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Finalist free?
Finalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Box Head or Finalist?
Box Head is rated higher. Box Head averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Finalist averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Box Head or Finalist have ads?
Box Head shows ads; Finalist does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Head or Finalist?
Box Head ships an update monthly, and Finalist every 2 months. Most recently, Box Head was updated on October 20, 2026 and Finalist on October 9, 2026.

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