Comparison

Box Head vs Half Screen

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

Half Screen

Features
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Half Screen is a sidecar arcade built to play alongside your main screen. Keep watching. Keep playing. Choose a glanceable game when you want to stay with the rest of your screen instead of giving one app all of your attention. RUNNER Jump, flip, collect, and read changing routes across designed platform encounters. Climb divisions, unlock cosmetics, and return for seeded daily runs. COMBAT Keep the run alive in an endless space-survival mode. Your ship fires automatically while you steer, build momentum, choose run upgrades, and push the next checkpoint. SHOOTER Aim from an over-the-shoulder training range. Track targets across near, mid, and distant lanes. Fire automatically when the crosshair reaches a valid target and chase headshot streaks. ROVER Plan missions across a growing map, unlock distant bases, refine resources, repair systems, and dispatch the closest available rover for each route. ONE CONNECTED ARCADE • Four distinct color-coded game identities • Daily and weekly missions across modes • Local progress with no account required • Optional local reminders • No advertising in V1 • Core play works offline • Sound, haptics, performance, joystick, momentum, and sensitivity controls Play alongside. Build progress. Keep every run moving.

Screenshots

Box Head4 screens
Half Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Half Screen at none against Box Head's 39. Half Screen also leads on ads (none vs shown). Box Head's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Half Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Box Head versus Half Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox HeadHalf Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size584 MB69 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPANTHERA COMPANY LIMITEDMURAT KUCUK

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

Half Screen

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
None

Half Screen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Head free?
Box Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Half Screen free?
Half Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Head or Half Screen have ads?
Box Head shows ads; Half Screen does not.

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