Comparison

Mr. Box vs Alone

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

Head to head
About

Mr. Box

Embark on a side-scrolling running adventure as a lovable character navigating unique worlds. Battle enemies, overcome obstacles, and collect items to unlock upgrades and power-ups. Customize your character with new costumes and enhance your abilities to progress through challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling runner gameplay
  • Navigate unique worlds
  • Battle enemies and avoid obstacles
  • Collect coins, hearts, and keys
  • Unlock upgrades and power moves
  • Customize character with costumes
Features
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Mr. Box is a challenging side-scrolling running adventure that takes you into the zany world of Mr. Box, the most lovable, energetic 'Sad Sack' of our generation. Help Mr. Box navigate unique worlds, battle dastardly enemies, and avoid treacherous obstacles. Unravel the mysteries of each world as you progress through levels, completing objectives and collecting Coins, Hearts, and Keys to help you on your journey. Smash PowerBoxes to unlock the tools you'll need to succeed, and activate Power Moves to unleash a fury on your surroundings, pushing you further into your quest. Visit the Upgrades section to spend your Coins and power up the Axe, Wheelbarrow, and Magnet, as well as all three Power Moves: Superness, Slowness, and Cleverness. Head over to our Shop, where you can unlock awesome new costumes for Mr. Box and grab powerful Power Moves to supercharge your adventure! Stuck on a tough obstacle? No worries! Use the Hearts you’ve collected to revive and jump right back into the action from where you left off! REVIEWS: "Best game of all time!" — My Sister Rated 10 stars by Uncle Pete! Voted #1 Game for the Holidays by everyone who came to Thanksgiving dinner. "The most addicting thing I’ve ever experienced!" — Random Dude on the Street

About

Alone

Navigate shadowy woods as a pig, avoiding obstacles and demonic threats. The game records your reaction in Picture-in-Picture video when jump scares occur. It's designed for intense startles and shock.

Highlights
  • Navigate eerie woods
  • Avoid obstacles and demonic threats
  • Record player reactions
  • Picture-in-Picture video recording
  • Intense jump scares
  • Sound-driven gameplay
Features
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Guide a helpless little pig through eerie, shadowy woods, navigating a series of mysterious maps. But beware—lurking in the darkness is something demonic. You won’t know when or where, but it’s waiting for you. The Rules Are Simple: Move the pig carefully—but don’t get too comfortable. Watch out for cliffs and electric fences—touching either will restart the level. For the best experience, turn your sound to MAX. Your reaction is recorded as a Picture-in-Picture (PIP) video, showing both the game and your priceless reaction when the scare hits! Think you can make it through without losing your nerve? There’s only one way to find out… Download now—if you dare. Warning & Disclaimer This application contains intense jump scares, sudden loud noises, and frightening imagery designed to startle and shock players. It is intended for entertainment purposes only. By using this app, you acknowledge and agree to the following: 1. Health Advisory: This app is not suitable for individuals with heart conditions, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, or other medical conditions that could be aggravated by sudden shocks or intense stimuli. If you have any such conditions, or if you are uncertain about your health, you should not use this app. 2. Assumption of Risk: You understand and accept that this app is designed to elicit strong reactions, including fear and surprise. You assume full responsibility for any physical, emotional, or psychological effects resulting from its use. 3. Limitation of Liability: The developer(s) of this app are not responsible for any injuries, medical issues, or other damages—whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential—arising from the use of this application. You use this app entirely at your own risk. 4. Safe Environment: You agree to use this app in a safe environment, free from hazards that could cause injury if you react suddenly (e.g., sitting down, not driving, not standing near sharp or fragile objects). By downloading this app, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer. If you do not accept these terms, do not proceed with using the app. Terms of use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/TermsConditionsAlone.pdf Privacy Policy: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/PrivacyPolicyAlone.pdf

Screenshots

Mr. Box4 screens
Alone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mr. Box at 5.0 against Alone's 4.5. Mr. Box also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mr. Box sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Alone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mr. Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mr. Box ships an update every 2 weeks, Alone every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mr. Box versus Alone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. BoxAlone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB88 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGraveltree Productions, LLCOvomate Development

Customer experience

Mr. Box

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alone

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mr. Box

One-time10
  • 2,000 Coins$0.99
  • 15 Hearts$0.99
  • 500 Keys$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 5,000 Coins$1.99
  • 45 Hearts$1.99
  • 1,200 Keys$1.99
  • 120 Hearts$4.99
  • Coin Tripler$4.99
  • 4,000 Keys$4.99
  • 280 Hearts$9.99
1 purchases

Alone

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$0.99

Questions

Is Mr. Box free?
Mr. Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alone free?
Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mr. Box or Alone?
Mr. Box is rated higher. Mr. Box averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Alone averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Mr. Box or Alone have ads?
Both Mr. Box and Alone show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Box or Alone?
Mr. Box ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alone every 6 months. Most recently, Mr. Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alone on October 24, 2026.

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