# Control Box vs Matchstick Puzzle King

The clearest difference is rating: Control Box at 5.0 against Matchstick Puzzle King's 4.4. Matchstick Puzzle King's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Matchstick Puzzle King sells 6 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Control Box ships an update every 3 months, Matchstick Puzzle King every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Box | Matchstick Puzzle King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-box/id797455131/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchstick-puzzle-king/id1463008663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AsgardSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/570168173) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## 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 |


### Matchstick Puzzle King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchstick-puzzle-king/id1463008663)

Engage your mind with a classic matchstick puzzle game. Move and add matchsticks to form shapes and solve mathematical challenges across various stages. Compete against others in timed challenges or multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Move and add matchsticks, Form shapes and solve math problems, Challenge mode with time limits, 1:1 multiplayer mode, Hints for difficult puzzles, Leaderboard and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Ruby | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Ruby | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Ruby | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Ruby | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Box free?

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

### Is Matchstick Puzzle King free?

Matchstick Puzzle King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control Box or Matchstick Puzzle King?

Control Box is rated higher. Control Box averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Matchstick Puzzle King averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Control Box or Matchstick Puzzle King have ads?

Both Control Box and Matchstick Puzzle King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control Box or Matchstick Puzzle King?

Control Box ships an update every 3 months, and Matchstick Puzzle King every 4 months. Most recently, Control Box was updated on September 21, 2026 and Matchstick Puzzle King on September 19, 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.*