Comparison

AstroDefenders vs Boxes

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

Head to head
About

AstroDefenders

Features
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Astro Defenders is a survival action game where you play as the commander of a satellite artillery station, the sole warrior in the vast expanse of space defending Earth from incoming asteroids and threats. As the space sky becomes chaotic, you must rotate your station in the designated direction, aim precisely, and shoot down each asteroid before it penetrates the planet's blue defenses. As the game progresses, the speed and number of asteroids increase, creating a tense and breathtaking battle. Only with quick reflexes, sharp observation skills, and a determination to protect your home planet can you stand firm against the destructive rain from space. In Astro Defenders, every shot is a chance for survival, and every passing second is a step closer to victory – or the annihilation of Earth. Are you ready to become humanity's last shield?

About

Boxes

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Dots and Boxes: School Classic brings the timeless pencil-and-paper strategy game to iPhone and iPad. Draw lines, complete boxes, and outscore your opponent in quick, satisfying matches. How to play: Connect two adjacent dots to draw a line. Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it and earn a point. The player with the most boxes wins. Why players love it: • Classic Dots and Boxes gameplay with smooth controls • Play Local (pass-and-play) with friends on one device • Play vs Computer with multiple difficulty levels • Play Online with room codes and invite friends • Custom board sizes for short or long matches • Live scoreboard and clear turn indicators • Hint and Undo tools available with Watch Ad options • Beautiful school-style design with satisfying sound effects Whether you call it Dots and Boxes, Boxes game, or the classic line game from school, this is the perfect mix of strategy, planning, and fun. Download now and start claiming boxes.

Screenshots

AstroDefenders4 screens
Boxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AstroDefenders at none against Boxes's 1. AstroDefenders also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AstroDefenders asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
AstroDefenders versus Boxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroDefendersBoxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThi Quynh TaCarl Hobden

In-app purchases

None

AstroDefenders

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is AstroDefenders free?
AstroDefenders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxes free?
Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AstroDefenders or Boxes have ads?
Boxes shows ads; AstroDefenders does not.

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