Comparison

.Box vs CoreShift

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

Head to head
About

.Box

A strategic game where players aim to capture more boxes than their opponent by strategically selecting lines. It offers single-player, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer modes with a global ranking system.

Highlights
  • Strategic line selection
  • Score points by completing boxes
  • Singleplayer vs AI
  • Local Multiplayer
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Global ranking system
Features
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.Box is fun and strategic game where the goal is to gather more boxes than your opponent, by choosing the correct lines! If you select the fourth line of a box, you score a point. Try to score as many points as you can. * On your own? Play a Singleplayer game against the A.I. * With a friend? Take turns in a Local Multiplayer game. * Or take on the world in Online Multiplayer! Try to get to the top of the ranking! .Box is the 21st century version of the pencil and paper game introduced in 1889. At first it looks simple and easy, but you'll find that strategy is an important part of succes!

About

CoreShift

Features
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CoreShift is a sleek, minimalist strategy game based on Neutron — a classic abstract board game of pure skill, positioning, and tactics. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Every move can open a path, create a trap, or turn the match completely. No randomness. No hidden information. Pure strategy. THE GAME Play on a 5×5 grid. Each player controls five pieces, while a single amber token — the Neutron — begins at the center. On every turn, you must: 1. Slide the Neutron as far as it can move. 2. Slide one of your own pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Pieces move until blocked by the edge or another piece — they cannot jump. How to win: * Move the Neutron onto your own baseline. * Trap your opponent so they have no legal Neutron move. QUICK OR CLASSIC * Quick mode: Fast, aggressive openings with immediate tension. * Classic mode: Traditional rules where the first player skips the opening Neutron move for a more balanced start. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS * Easy: Learn the fundamentals. * Medium: Strong tactical play. * Hard: Advanced Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) AI that adapts to every position. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER — BETA Play real-time matches worldwide through Game Center. Our Elo rating system (starting at 1200) ensures you always face a fair challenge. * Climb the Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. * Social: Add friends after matches, send instant rematches, and react with quick chat. * No Waiting: If no live opponent is available, Skynet — our built-in AI — keeps the match moving. TOURNAMENT MODE Five rounds. One run. No breaks. Easy → Medium → Medium → Hard → Hard Win all five to complete the challenge and track your progress on Game Center. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track win rates, streaks, fastest victories, and total play time. Unlock badges and Game Center achievements tied to real milestones. DESIGNED FOR iOS * Flat, minimal design with Dark and Light mode. * Smooth animations and haptic feedback on every move. * Atmospheric audio and satisfying "game feel." CoreShift is free to play. Tournament rounds 3–5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).

Screenshots

.Box4 screens
CoreShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: .Box at none against CoreShift's 1. .Box also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). CoreShift's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. .Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

.Box ships an update every 6 months, CoreShift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
.Box versus CoreShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter.BoxCoreShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank GuchelaarJozsef Farkas

In-app purchases

None

.Box

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CoreShift

One-time1
  • CoreShift Pro$3.99

Questions

Is .Box free?
.Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoreShift free?
CoreShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do .Box or CoreShift have ads?
Neither .Box nor CoreShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, .Box or CoreShift?
.Box ships an update every 6 months, and CoreShift every 3 weeks. Most recently, .Box was updated on October 23, 2026 and CoreShift on October 11, 2026.

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