Comparison

Box Away vs 500ms

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

Head to head
About

Box Away

Engage in a satisfying 3D puzzle experience where you sort, collect, and organize objects into their correct boxes. Master increasingly complex challenges, enjoy smooth drag-and-drop controls, and discover the joy of bringing order to chaos.

Highlights
  • 3D object sorting and collecting
  • Drag and drop controls
  • Chain reaction combos
  • Hundreds of evolving levels
  • 3D visuals and soundscapes
  • Boosters and power-ups
Features
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Sort, drop & collect! Box Away is a 3D box sorting puzzle game — pick up objects, match them by type, and clear the board before it overflows. Calm your mind or chase combos. Your call. Addictive Gameplay That Keeps You Coming Back • Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Start playing in seconds — but mastering advanced combos takes real skill. • Drop & Collect: Smooth controls let you grab 3D objects and drop them into their perfect box. • Chain Reactions: Sort correctly to trigger combos, boost your score and unlock special effects. • Evolving Challenges: Faster drops, trickier layouts, and unexpected surprises as you progress. Every session is unique — random object sequences, creative box setups, and hundreds of items to sort: fruits, gems, toys, everyday objects and more. Features That Stand Out • Hundreds of Levels: New challenges added regularly — more than you can finish. • 3D Visuals You Can Almost Touch: Fluid animations make every sort deeply satisfying. • Play Offline: No internet needed — sort and collect anywhere, anytime. • Calming Soundscapes: Relax with soothing music or get energized by upbeat effects. • Boosters & Power-Ups: Stuck on a tough level? Clear the way with special items. A Sorting Game That Feels Like Therapy Not every game needs to be stressful. Box Away offers the perfect balance of calm and stimulation. Each combo feels satisfying, each box you clear brings relief, and every completed level is a small victory. This is your go-to brain game for breaks, wind-downs, or daily focus training. Like tidying up your mind — but in 3D. Love sorting and collecting games? Box Away delivers the same satisfying drop-and-match loop you know from Box Jam or Match Jam 3D — but with more depth, more objects, and a richer 3D world to explore. Perfect for Every Player • Casual gamers who want fun and simple gameplay anytime. • Puzzle fans looking for fresh mechanics and real challenge. • Anyone who loves sorting, matching, organizing, and collecting games. • Players who played Box Jam, Cube Out 3D Jam Puzzle, or Match Jam 3D and want the next step. • Anyone who finds calm in seeing clutter disappear and order restored. Download Box Away now — the boxes are waiting, the objects are piling up, and only the best sorters rise to the top. Start sorting today!"

About

500ms

Features
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500ms Tap Challenge is a simple reaction game designed for short, focused play sessions. Tap the screen to build a streak. Each tap must happen within 500 milliseconds of the previous one. Miss the time limit and the streak ends. The game rewards consistency, focus, and quick reactions. You can play for just a minute or two, making it ideal for quick breaks or casual testing of your reflexes. Game modes: • Free Play – unlimited tapping without pressure • Daily Challenge – three difficulty levels unlocked once per day • 1-Minute Rush – score as many valid taps as possible in one minute No complex rules, no long sessions. Just fast tap-based gameplay built for brief, repeatable sessions. Perfect for players who enjoy reaction games, tap challenges, and streak-based mechanics.

Screenshots

Box Away4 screens
500ms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 500ms at none against Box Away's 16. 500ms also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Box Away's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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 Away sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. 500ms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Away ships an update monthly, 500ms every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Box Away versus 500ms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox Away500ms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETITomas Zacha

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Box Away

One-time16
  • 100 Coins Sale$1.99
  • Match Favor$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$2.49
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  • Gold Reserve$2.99
  • 100 Coins$2.99
  • Starter Bundle Sale$2.99
  • Endless Sale$2.99
  • Badge Pass$4.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • Remove Ads Sale$4.99
  • Essential Bundle Sale$5.99
  • Starter Pack Sale$5.99
  • Essential Bundle$7.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$9.99
  • Explorer Bundle Sale$11.99
None

500ms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Away free?
Box Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 500ms free?
500ms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Away or 500ms have ads?
Both Box Away and 500ms show ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Away or 500ms?
Box Away ships an update monthly, and 500ms every 2 days. Most recently, Box Away was updated on October 28, 2026 and 500ms on October 25, 2026.

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