Comparison

Mr. Box vs Marble Machine

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

Marble Machine

Features
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Tilt the world. Shape the maze. Find your flow. Marble Machine is a physics-driven ball roller with hundreds of handcrafted levels that combine touch-based puzzles with skillful marble control. Tilt the board, feel the weight of the marble, and reshape the path as the level responds to your actions. Slide and rotate tiles, trigger switches, open doors, and activate portals. The maze is never static - it reacts to both your touch and the rolling marble, creating new possibilities with every decision. Easy to pick up and deeply rewarding to master, Marble Machine is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful puzzles, physical contraptions, and moments of pure flow. • Physics-driven 3D simulation - Realistic motion, momentum, and gravity create a tactile, physical feel. • Control the entire playfield via motion sensors - Tilt the board to guide the marble through the maze. • Rearrange the environment in real time to create new paths and solutions. • Dynamic interactions and modular contraptions - Switches, doors, portals, and linked elements evolve as you play. • Hundreds of handcrafted levels across themed level packs - Explore different mechanics, difficulty curves, and play styles. • Focused, atmospheric visuals and sound design enhance immersion and flow.

Screenshots

Mr. Box4 screens
Marble Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mr. Box at every 2 weeks against Marble Machine's every 5 weeks. Marble Machine's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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 Marble Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mr. Box ships an update every 2 weeks, Marble Machine every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mr. Box versus Marble Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. BoxMarble Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB104 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGraveltree Productions, LLCMatthias Wutschke

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mr. Box

One-time10
  • 2,000 Coins$0.99
  • 15 Hearts$0.99
  • 500 Keys$0.99
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  • 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
4 purchases

Marble Machine

One-time4
  • Advertisement removal$0.99
  • Explorer Level Pack$1.99
  • Puzzler Level Pack$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Rolling Skills Level Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Mr. Box free?
Mr. Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marble Machine free?
Marble Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mr. Box or Marble Machine have ads?
Both Mr. Box and Marble Machine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Box or Marble Machine?
Mr. Box ships an update every 2 weeks, and Marble Machine every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mr. Box was updated on October 8, 2026 and Marble Machine on October 1, 2026.

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