Comparison

XTreasure vs Consoles

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

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About

XTreasure

This interactive puzzle box game turns your iPhone into a smart lock. Set custom challenges, from dates and locations to puzzles and payments, to unlock the box. Perfect for solo play, parties, or educational fun.

Highlights
  • Electromagnetic lock and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable unlock challenges (date, location, puzzles)
  • QR code scanning to start adventures
  • Private and public gameplay modes
  • Personalized messages and designs
  • Easy 15-minute assembly
Features
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This Box: The Ultimate Smart Puzzle Box Game Unlock endless adventures with This Box, the revolutionary smart puzzle box game that brings the excitement of escape rooms and treasure hunts to the palm of your hand. Controlled seamlessly by your iPhone app, This Box offers an engaging, interactive experience perfect for all ages and occasions. Features: Innovative Technology: This Box is equipped with an electromagnetic lock and a Bluetooth chip, enabling seamless connectivity with your iPhone. Experience cutting-edge technology that makes every game thrilling and unique. Customizable Challenges: Set a variety of challenges to unlock This Box. Whether it's opening the box on a specific date, at a specific location, using numeric codes, answering questions, watching videos, solving logic puzzles, or even paying a fee, the possibilities are endless. Combine challenges to create a multi-step adventure that keeps players on their toes. Interactive Gameplay: Players can scan the QR code on This Box to start their adventure. The app guides them through the challenges set by the box owner. Each challenge brings them one step closer to unlocking the box, with satisfying audio feedback enhancing the experience. Private and Public Modes: Choose who gets to play. In public mode, anyone nearby can scan the QR code and attempt the challenges. In private mode, only authorized users can access the box, ensuring exclusive gameplay. Perfect for All Occasions: This Box is ideal for family gatherings, parties, team-building events, educational activities, or solo play. It's a unique gift that promises hours of fun and excitement. Personalization Options: Customize This Box with personalized messages, themed designs, and specific challenge sequences. Make every game special and tailored to your preferences. Easy to Set Up: Assemble This Box effortlessly with our user-friendly guide. With just 15 minutes of assembly time, you’re ready to start your adventure. Educational and Fun: This Box combines learning and play, enhancing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It's a perfect tool for educators and parents looking to engage kids in a fun and educational way. Eco-Friendly: We care about the environment. This Box is made from sustainable materials and designed to last, ensuring countless adventures without compromising on sustainability. Customer Support: We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Contact us anytime for assistance, tips, or to share your This Box adventures. Join the Community: Share your experiences, challenge ideas, and adventures with the This Box community. Connect with other players, participate in events, and be part of an ever-growing network of adventurers. How It Works: Set Up: Assemble This Box and configure the challenges via the iPhone app. Scan and Play: Players scan the QR code to begin the adventure. Solve Challenges: Follow the app's guidance to complete each challenge. Unlock the Box: Successfully complete the final challenge to unlock This Box and reveal the treasure inside. Download This Box Now: Embark on an adventure like no other. Whether you're hosting a party, planning a team-building activity, or looking for a fun solo challenge, This Box delivers an unforgettable experience. Download the app now and start unlocking the fun!

About

Consoles

Relive classic gaming with this app that emulates multiple retro consoles. Turn your device into a nostalgic gaming hub, offering pixel-perfect experiences from beloved old-school titles. Seamlessly switch between devices and continue your game.

Highlights
  • Emulates multiple classic consoles
  • Supports Atari, Game Boy, NES, Genesis, SNES, and more
  • Pixel-perfect retro graphics
  • Cross-device save game syncing
  • Authentic retro gameplay experience
Features
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Consoles brings all your favorite classic gaming experiences together in one simple and convenient app. Relive timeless titles from beloved retro hardware and rediscover the joy of old-school gaming. Embrace nostalgia and turn your Apple device into the ultimate classic gaming hub, with each pixel-perfect memory at your fingertips. Move seamlessly from one device to another and pick up right where you left off! Included in Consoles is support for: Atari 2600 Atari 7800 Atari Lynx Famicom Disk System Game Boy (and Color) Game Boy Advance Game Gear Neo Geo Pocket NES 32X Genesis SNES Virtual Boy Bandai Wonderswan Rediscover your childhood favorites and experience authentic retro gameplay at a fraction of the price. For a limited time, early adopters can purchase Consoles at an unbeatable value. Dive into the golden age of gaming at an incredible discount! Don’t miss out on this special offer. **This app does not include any game content. You must provide your own legally obtained files. We do not support or encourage piracy—please respect all copyright and licensing laws.

Screenshots

XTreasure4 screens
Consoles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XTreasure at Free against Consoles's $7.99. XTreasure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Consoles's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

XTreasure is free to download; Consoles costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XTreasure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consoles has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XTreasure ships an update every 9 days, Consoles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
XTreasure versus Consoles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXTreasureConsoles
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews—58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBloo Circle LLCJuice Co

Customer experience

XTreasure

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Consoles

All ratings39 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

XTreasure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Consoles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Some games experience performance issues
  • Difficulty registering controller inputs
  • ROM loading not working for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more retro consoles (e.g., N64, Sega CD)
  • Implement save state functionality
  • Allow manual metadata and artwork editing
  • Add portrait mode support on mobile

In-app purchases

None

XTreasure

No in-app purchases

None

Consoles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XTreasure free?
XTreasure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Consoles free?
Consoles costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XTreasure or Consoles?
XTreasure is rated higher. XTreasure averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Consoles averages 3.4 from 39 ratings.
Do XTreasure or Consoles have ads?
Neither XTreasure nor Consoles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XTreasure or Consoles?
XTreasure ships an update every 9 days, and Consoles weekly. Most recently, XTreasure was updated on October 19, 2026 and Consoles on October 20, 2026.

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