# Control Box vs Hitori

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Control Box at 100% against Hitori's 27%. Control Box also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Hitori's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hitori sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Control Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitori has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Control Box's written reviews are positive against 27% of Hitori's.

Control Box ships an update every 3 months, Hitori monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Box | Hitori |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-box/id797455131/reviews)** | [3.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori-logic-puzzles/id1250981450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AsgardSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/570168173) | [Christian Lueth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041680819) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-box/id797455131)

This puzzle game challenges your logical thinking by requiring you to connect cables to power a lamp. Rotate cable pieces to create a continuous path from the buzzer to the lamp, with over a hundred levels across three difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Logical thinking puzzles, Cable connection gameplay, Over 100 levels, Three difficulty levels, Tap to rotate cable pieces, Test connection with buzzer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hitori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori-logic-puzzles/id1250981450)

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle game where you eliminate numbers to solve grid challenges. Offers multiple difficulty levels and customizable layouts. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with additional puzzle packs available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Customizable light/dark/coffee layouts, Game Center support, Portrait and landscape modes, Pinch-to-zoom functionality, Available in German and English

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B00: Amateur Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| D00: Master Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| X00: Mega ProPack (80 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| D01: Amateur 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E01: Professio. 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F01: Expert 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| G01: Whiz 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| H01: Grandmast. 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| A00: Beginner Pro (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| X01: Mega Pack 1 (160 puzzles) | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Box free?

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

### Is Hitori free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Control Box or Hitori?

Control Box is rated higher. Control Box averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hitori averages 3.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Control Box or Hitori have ads?

Control Box shows ads; Hitori does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control Box or Hitori?

Control Box ships an update every 3 months, and Hitori monthly. Most recently, Control Box was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hitori on November 6, 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.*