# Box Head vs Finalist

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Head | Finalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-head-roguelike/id6469309666/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist/id6502301145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 584 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684187843) | [Jan Eisenhuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744975230) |

## What reviewers say

### Box Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-head-roguelike/id6469309666)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver V.I.P Card | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Golden V.I.P Card | $9.99 | per month |
| Pack Chip 2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Congratulation Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Special Offer Daily | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Skip Ads 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 4 Sale | $1.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Congratulation Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 3 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Legendary Weapon Bundle Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Skip Ads 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Congratulation Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Daily Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Lucky Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Devil Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Weapon Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mysterious Tower Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Daily Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 2 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Skip Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 2 Plus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack Chip 7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Set Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable game loop
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun combat system
- 🔍 Engaging looting and upgrading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Overly monetized
- ⏱️ Restrictive time limits
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Intrusive ads and tracking

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Finalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist/id6502301145)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*