Boxenger vs Arktica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boxenger
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Create multiple Boxes and connect with others for unlimited messaging. Name one Box for friends, one for colleagues and so on. Box names are the only thing that can be seen.
Arktica
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Arktica helps you discover and chat with people nearby in real time. Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Arktica lets you toggle your availability, see nearby users, and start conversations instantly — no feeds, no algorithms, no profiles competing for attention. You stay in control. Turn discovery on when you want to connect, and off when you don’t. Arktica is designed for simple, local interactions and respects your privacy. Features: Discover nearby users Toggle availability anytime Chat instantly with people around you No public profiles or follower counts Privacy-focused by design Break the ice with Arktica.
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Verdict
Boxenger and Arktica are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Boxenger | Arktica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | INT COMMUNICATION P.C. | Erik Holverson |
In-app purchases
Boxenger
No in-app purchases
Arktica
No in-app purchases
