Comparison

Shut the Box vs AlignFive

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

Head to head
About

Shut the Box

Experience a classic dice strategy game with modern visuals and competitive play. Roll dice, flip tiles, and aim to close them all to win. Offers real-time PvP, global leaderboards, and customizable dice.

Highlights
  • Classic strategy game optimized for mobile
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Global leaderboards
  • Customizable dice and themes
  • Friends Mode and Tournament Play
  • Intuitive gameplay with physics-based dice rolls
  • Brain training for math and probability skills
Features
Currently charting
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Flip the Tiles. Master the Dice. Can You Shut the Box? Experience the timeless strategy game that has captivated players for centuries - now reimagined for your phone! Shut the Box! brings the classic pub game to life with sleek visuals, competitive play, and the high-stakes "risk vs. reward" energy you crave. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the tiles, the rules are simple: Roll the dice, add up the numbers, and flip the tiles. Close them all to "Shut the Box" and claim total victory. But be careful - one unlucky roll and your turn is over! Why You'll Love Shut the Box! - Classic Strategy, Modern Twist: The authentic board game experience optimized for fast-paced mobile play. - High-Stakes Decisions: Do you play it safe with small numbers or aim for the high tiles? Every choice matters. - Real-Time PvP Battles: Face off against players worldwide in thrilling head-to-head matches. - Global Leaderboards: Track your "Shut" count and climb the ranks to become a Dice Legend. - Customizable Dices: Unlock beautiful themes, premium wood finishes, and unique dice styles. Game Modes for Every Player - Friends Mode: Challenge your buddies to a digital dice duel anytime, anywhere. - Tournament Play: Compete in leagues to earn exclusive rewards and bragging rights. Key Features - Intuitive Gameplay: Smooth physics-based dice rolls and satisfying tile flips. - Brain Training: Sharpen your quick math and probability skills while having fun. - Perfect for Fans of: Farkle, Yahtzee, Pig Dice, or Catan. - Play Anywhere: Light, fast-loading, and perfect for a quick 2-minute break or a long session. Do you have the luck of the dice and the strategy to win? There's only one way to find out. Download Shut the Box! now and see if you can clear the board. Roll smart. Flip fast. Shut the box!

About

AlignFive

Engage in the classic strategy board game with fast-paced online multiplayer. Challenge friends, join live matches, or practice against AI bots in various difficulty modes. Enjoy official rules and competitive progression with a clean, mobile-first interface.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Private rooms and matchmaking
  • Bot practice modes
  • Official game rules
  • Tournaments and leaderboards
  • Competitive progression system
  • Mobile-first interface
Features
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AlignFive is a competitive card-and-board game built for quick matches and tactical play. Choose a card, claim its matching space, and connect five before your opponent does. PLAY YOUR WAY • Invite friends to private rooms • Find an online opponent • Practice against bots • Customize room rules for a different challenge BUILD YOUR RECORD Track wins, draws, streaks, and leaderboard progress. Collect daily coins and unlock board styles as you play. STAY CONNECTED Add friends, share room codes, chat at the table, and return to active games across supported devices. You can start as a guest or sign in to keep your profile and progress available across sessions. Internet access is required for online multiplayer and account features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shut the Box4 screens
AlignFive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlignFive at 80% against Shut the Box's 8%. AlignFive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Shut the Box's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Shut the Box sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AlignFive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shut the Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shut the Box has 1.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Shut the Box's written reviews are positive against 80% of AlignFive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shut the Box ships an update every 2 weeks, AlignFive every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shut the Box versus AlignFive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShut the BoxAlignFive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFunCraft, IncPraxis Innovations

Customer experience

Shut the Box

All ratings1,915 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative85.9%

AlignFive

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shut the Box

One-time10
  • Special Bundle$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • A Few Gems$2.99
Show 7 more
  • A Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Basic Bundle$9.99
  • A Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Bundle$14.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • A Jar of Gems$19.99
  • A Bucket of Gems$49.99
5 purchases

AlignFive

Subscriptions2
  • AlignFive Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • AlignFive Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter 100K$3.99
  • Value 650K$19.99
  • Pro 1.5M$39.99

Questions

Is Shut the Box free?
Shut the Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlignFive free?
AlignFive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shut the Box or AlignFive?
Shut the Box is rated higher. Shut the Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while AlignFive averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Shut the Box or AlignFive have ads?
Shut the Box shows ads; AlignFive does not.
Which is updated more often, Shut the Box or AlignFive?
Shut the Box ships an update every 2 weeks, and AlignFive every 6 days. Most recently, Shut the Box was updated on October 25, 2026 and AlignFive on October 23, 2026.

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