# Smart Silence vs AppBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Silence at none against AppBox's 1. Smart Silence also leads on ads (none vs shown). AppBox's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Silence asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart Silence against 5.0 for AppBox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Smart Silence ships an update every 6 weeks, AppBox every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Silence | AppBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-silence/id6737205196/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appbox-save-and-analyse-apps/id6745151809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445412386) | [TouchTap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089091766) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Silence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-silence/id6737205196)

This app automatically manages your device's Do Not Disturb mode based on your location. It uses geofencing to detect when you enter quiet zones like meetings or classrooms, prompting you to activate DND for fewer interruptions.

**Highlights:** Automatic Do Not Disturb activation, GPS-based geofencing, Shortcut integration, Time-sensitive alerts, Easy setup and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AppBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appbox-save-and-analyse-apps/id6745151809)

Organize and analyze apps from the App Store. Save apps, group them by project or competitor, and gain insights into updates, keywords, and user sentiment. Export your collections for external use.

**Highlights:** Save apps from anywhere, Organize apps into collections, Analyze app updates and keywords, Understand user sentiment, Export collections in CSV/JSON, Sync across iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Silence free?

Smart Silence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AppBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Silence or AppBox?

Smart Silence and AppBox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Smart Silence or AppBox have ads?

AppBox shows ads; Smart Silence does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Silence or AppBox?

Smart Silence ships an update every 6 weeks, and AppBox every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Silence was updated on September 17, 2026 and AppBox on September 17, 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.*