# Shut the Box vs AlignFive

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shut the Box | AlignFive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-the-box-classic-dice/id6758047069/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alignfive/id6760443905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) | [Praxis Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876383365) |

## What reviewers say

### Shut the Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-the-box-classic-dice/id6758047069)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### AlignFive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alignfive/id6760443905)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AlignFive Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AlignFive Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter 100K | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value 650K | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro 1.5M | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*