Comparison

Box Head vs Critter Hunter

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

Critter Hunter

Features
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Explore the world. Discover rare critters. Become a legend. Critter Hunter is a map-based creature collecting game where exploration actually matters. Move around the real world, and track down unique critters. As you play, you’ll unlock new critters, level up your team, trade with friends, and fuse your favourites to create powerful new forms. Your goal? Build the strongest squad you can and try to collect them all. Features • Map-based exploration – Discover critters by exploring different areas. • Collect them all – Unlock a growing roster of critters, from common companions to rare legendaries. • Fuse & evolve – Fuse critters to gets higher stats. • Arena - Challenge other players in arena battles • Trading – Swap critters to complete your collection or help friends get the ones they’re missing. Play your way Whether you’re casually checking in on your route to work or going on dedicated critter hunts, Critter Hunter is designed to reward consistent play and exploration over time. Start your journey, explore the map, and see how many critters you can truly master in Critter Hunter.

Screenshots

Box Head4 screens
Critter Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Critter Hunter at none against Box Head's shown. Critter Hunter also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Critter Hunter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Head ships an update monthly, Critter Hunter daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Box Head versus Critter Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox HeadCritter Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size584 MB438 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPANTHERA COMPANY LIMITEDNAJ DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD

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

Critter Hunter

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Critter Hunter

One-time1
  • 50,000 Coins$2.99

Questions

Is Box Head free?
Box Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Critter Hunter free?
Critter Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Box Head or Critter Hunter have ads?
Box Head shows ads; Critter Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Head or Critter Hunter?
Box Head ships an update monthly, and Critter Hunter daily. Most recently, Box Head was updated on October 30, 2026 and Critter Hunter on October 25, 2026.

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