# Inkboxes vs Digicity

The clearest difference is ads: Digicity at none against Inkboxes's shown. Digicity also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Inkboxes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkboxes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Digicity sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkboxes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digicity has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Inkboxes ships an update every 8 days, Digicity every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkboxes | Digicity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkboxes-dots-lines-boxes/id6789836170/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digicity-city-builder/id6798774172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECOMXCHANGEMV PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421677445) | [A Secret Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736269369) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkboxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkboxes-dots-lines-boxes/id6789836170)

This game reimagines a classic pencil-and-paper box-claiming challenge with a digital twist. Enjoy various game modes, customizable boards, and a sharp AI opponent, all playable offline. It offers a visually appealing experience with themes and animations, and tracks your progress privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Classic and reimagined game modes, Customizable board sizes, Challenging AI opponent, Pass & Play multiplayer, Two visual themes, Progress tracking, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |


### Digicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digicity-city-builder/id6798774172)

Build and manage a city from 1900 through different eras, facing challenges like pollution and demand. Visualize city data to understand growth and make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Isometric city building simulation, Zone residential, commercial, industrial areas, Manage power, water, and transportation infrastructure, Visualize city data layers (pollution, crime, etc.), Scenario mode with era-based rule changes, Procedurally generated maps, Undo functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scenario: 1900-1930 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scenario: 1930-1970 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scenario: 1970-2010 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scenario: 2010 onword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Save your cities | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everything, forever | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkboxes free?

Inkboxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Digicity free?

Digicity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inkboxes or Digicity?

Inkboxes is rated higher. Inkboxes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Digicity averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Inkboxes or Digicity have ads?

Inkboxes shows ads; Digicity does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkboxes or Digicity?

Inkboxes ships an update every 8 days, and Digicity every 10 days. Most recently, Inkboxes was updated on October 10, 2026 and Digicity on October 15, 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.*