Comparison

Fox board vs PG Mancala

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

Head to head
About

Fox board

This game offers multiple logic puzzles based on finding hidden foxes. It includes classic hunting, chess-like strategy, Sudoku variations, and two-player paper games. All modes are playable offline, with optional online score submission for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes
  • Offline play
  • Logic and deduction gameplay
  • Score submission to Game Center
  • Two-player mode
  • Beginner-friendly options
Features
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Find hidden foxes by combining guess and logic. The set includes classic Fox hunting (also named Fox Classic), Fox-Chess (animates Queen), Foxdoku (on a Sudoku board), Fox-on-Paper (for two players). All games can be played offline without internet connection.  Versions 3.0, 3.1: Players who successfully pass the qualification in Fox Classic and join the competition can choose to submit their scores to the Game Center. In this case, an internet connection is required. To qualify, play three Fox Classic games in a row with a good score (and without using the "hit me!" button) to unlock the 11x11 board. Advanced players are welcome to try our Fox Classic PRO 12x12 ($0.99 on App Store).  Easter edition (version 3.1) includes Fox Lite: grid 7x7 with 5 hidden foxes. Easy to solve (friendly assistance).

About

PG Mancala

Features
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Experience the ancient game of Mancala with beautiful graphics and challenging AI opponents! FEATURES: • 4 Difficulty Levels - Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert AI • 46 Achievements - Track your progress and unlock milestones • Detailed Statistics - Monitor wins, streaks, and performance • Beautiful Animations - Smooth stone movements and visual feedback • Haptic Feedback - Tactile response for captures and special moves GAME RULES: • Pick up stones from your pits and distribute clockwise • Landing in your store grants an extra turn • Landing in an empty pit on your side captures opposite stones • Game ends when one side is empty • Player with most stones wins Perfect for strategy lovers and casual players alike. Master the ancient art of Mancala!

Screenshots

Fox board4 screens
PG Mancala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fox board at none against PG Mancala's shown. PG Mancala's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fox board ships an update every 3 weeks, PG Mancala every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fox board versus PG Mancala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFox boardPG Mancala
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor PatrikeevCeltic Wards, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Fox board

No in-app purchases

None

PG Mancala

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fox board free?
Fox board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PG Mancala free?
PG Mancala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fox board or PG Mancala have ads?
PG Mancala shows ads; Fox board does not.
Which is updated more often, Fox board or PG Mancala?
Fox board ships an update every 3 weeks, and PG Mancala every 11 days. Most recently, Fox board was updated on October 15, 2026 and PG Mancala on September 26, 2026.

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