# The Weaver vs Open The Box

The Weaver and Open The Box both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of The Weaver's written reviews are positive against 44% of Open The Box's. Open The Box's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Weaver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Open The Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Weaver against 4.8 for Open The Box. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open The Box has 4.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of The Weaver's written reviews are positive against 44% of Open The Box's.

The Weaver ships an update every 4 months, Open The Box every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Weaver | Open The Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-weaver/id915862412/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pyrosphere, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/386458929) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### The Weaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-weaver/id915862412)

A logic-based puzzle game where players fold lines to match colors across over 150 engaging levels. It features a clean, stylish interface designed for intuitive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Logic-based gameplay, Line folding mechanics, Color matching puzzles, Over 150 levels, Simple and stylish interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Open The Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-box/id6444708561)

Uncover hidden items by unfolding box sides and solving puzzles. Decorate your virtual home with the treasures you discover. A fun and engaging experience for puzzle and decoration enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Solve box puzzles, Unfold box sides, Discover hidden items, Decorate your house, Collect items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Best game ever
- 👍 Love it
- 🔥 It's lit
- 👍 Good game
- 🎮 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Opening game doesn't load
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Bad, can't get in the game
- 🐛 Ads ruin the game
- 🔍 Too easy, needs more challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Opening game shows black/grey screen
- Ads crash the game
- Boxes give duplicate items

**Requested features**

- Add more rooms/houses
- Make gems/diamonds easier to obtain
- Add more challenges and harder boxes
- Add a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Weaver free?

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

### Is Open The Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Weaver or Open The Box?

Open The Box is rated higher. The Weaver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Open The Box averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do The Weaver or Open The Box have ads?

Both The Weaver and Open The Box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Weaver or Open The Box?

The Weaver ships an update every 4 months, and Open The Box every 8 days. Most recently, The Weaver was updated on October 26, 2026 and Open The Box on October 30, 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.*