# Box Head vs 2DGROUND

The clearest difference is update cadence: 2DGROUND at every 9 days against Box Head's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and 2DGROUND sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Box Head ships an update monthly, 2DGROUND every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Head | 2DGROUND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-head-roguelike/id6469309666/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 585 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684187843) | [NEXTCHAIN Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864296975) |

## 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


### 2DGROUND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2dground/id6757172230)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Head free?

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

### Is 2DGROUND free?

2DGROUND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Box Head or 2DGROUND have ads?

Both Box Head and 2DGROUND show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Head or 2DGROUND?

Box Head ships an update monthly, and 2DGROUND every 9 days. Most recently, Box Head was updated on October 3, 2026 and 2DGROUND on September 26, 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.*