Comparison

JP IDOL vs Boxoom

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

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About

JP IDOL

Guide fans to shake hands with their favorite Japanese pop idols by tapping the screen. Experience the unique connection between idols and their supporters in this interactive game.

Highlights
  • Tap to guide fans
  • Interactive idol experience
  • Fan-idol connection
  • Unique gameplay mechanic
Features
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The Japanese pop idol group is holding their handshaking event, and the fans are waiting in line. You guide them by tapping the screen, so each fan can shake hands with his/her favorite idol. But, who is this idol group anyway? What are they? Here is the blog post from the website "Kotacky" that explains a little about them: ------------------------------------------------------------ JP IDOL: Awakening By Lodi Dnegel Everyone who knows DOT8x8 (dee-oh-tee eyt bahy eyt) would tell you that it would be just a matter of time before they would become top Japanese idols, and that time is now. “Each member of the group is just like a dot, but, once they start performing together, these dots become a line, or even a piece of art.“ Ryuichi Kamiya, CEO of the EGG Management, the talent agency of DOT8x8, described the idol group like this: “And, I still don’t know how popular DOT8x8 will become. They don’t know about themselves yet, or what role each member should take in the group; which hue to be colored to create their own art.” “That’s where the fans will get involved: Coloring their idols.” “I’d be more than happy if I could be part of the process in making the DOT8x8 masterpiece: The fans created art.” I had an eye on DOT8x8 since they first made their debut, and they definitely put priority on their communication with fans. Therefore, the handshaking events are very important for them. Kamiya himself goes there as a member of the event staff and guides each fan to be able to shake hands with his/her favorite idol. “Naturally, DOT8x8 hold their handshaking events often to create art between their fans and them. By meeting their fans, the group gains confidence through fan support in hope they will grow better. As pop idols, they should be grateful for fan support and try not to take it for granted.” As their manager, Kamiya explained his thoughts on their handshaking events with great enthusiasm at the end of the interview. “Thank you for supporting DOT8x8. We hold handshaking events at the YOBU department store regularly. We hope everyone comes to these events to get to know the group, especially those who have never heard of DOT8x8 before.” Although DOT8x8 does not get the recognition it deserves, Ryuichi Kamiya says with glint in his eye, “but they will be soon.” I thought the same thing after seeing their fans' enthusiasm at their handshaking event.

About

Boxoom

A unique touch-only puzzle game where you box zooming squares before they disappear. Master special squares, build combos, and enjoy an original 80s-inspired soundtrack. Offers a variety of challenging boards and an endless mode.

Highlights
  • Touch-only puzzle gameplay
  • Box and clear zooming squares
  • Master special squares
  • Build combo multipliers
  • 120+ hand-made boards
  • Endless and Challenge modes
  • Original 80s-inspired soundtrack
Features
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A unique touch-only puzzle game. The board is full of squares. The board is zooming. Box the squares with one finger before the zoom takes you out. HOW BOXOOM WORKS Tap and drag and form a box around squares to clear them. Miss a board, lose health. No more health ends your boxing quest. SPECIAL SQUARES Not every square is created equal. Some help you. Some help the zoom. Others are just in your way. Master them all. SCORE Clear boards without taking damage to build your combo multiplier. Play at full speed for double points. THE GAME • 120+ hand-made boards across 4 board sets that escalate from gentle introduction to total chaos • Endless mode — the zoom never ends. Out-box your last score before it ends you. • Challenge Mode — build, play, send. Your score on your board is the score your friend needs to beat. • Original soundtrack by 8 Bit Weapon — composed on real AdLib and Sound Blaster sound cards from the late 1980s. • 4 free palettes MORE IF YOU WANT IT • A fifth board set with 60 more hand-made boards • Two additional music tracks by 8 Bit Weapon • Themed palette packs • Premium skins themed around other Gabboco Games like Burger Ninja and Life In The Analog Age. Each skin includes its own palette, animated sprites, backgrounds, and music. With even more games on the way.

Screenshots

JP IDOL4 screens
Boxoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JP IDOL at 5.0 against Boxoom's 4.3. JP IDOL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Boxoom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. JP IDOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JP IDOL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JP IDOL versus Boxoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJP IDOLBoxoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB63 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKIKAKU DAMASHII, INC.Gabboco Games

In-app purchases

None

JP IDOL

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Boxoom

One-time10
  • Emitting Music Track$0.99
  • Orbitting Music Track$0.99
  • Level 5 Pack$0.99
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  • All Music Tracks$1.49
  • Analog Age Skin$1.99
  • Candy Palette Pack$1.99
  • Retro Palette Pack$1.99
  • Bots Palette Pack$1.99
  • Cozy Palette Pack$1.99
  • Full Unlock Pack$9.99

Questions

Is JP IDOL free?
JP IDOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxoom free?
Boxoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JP IDOL or Boxoom?
JP IDOL is rated higher. JP IDOL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Boxoom averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do JP IDOL or Boxoom have ads?
Neither JP IDOL nor Boxoom shows ads.

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