# PlayBox vs Logicals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlayBox at 100% against Logicals's 54%. PlayBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). Logicals's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logicals sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. PlayBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Logicals every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayBox | Logicals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logicals/id1067062478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MycroApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/417466807) | [Christian Lueth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041680819) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbox-games/id957131959)

Discover a curated collection of classic mini-games, offering instant fun without long loading times. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions, this app provides a variety of brain teasers, skill challenges, and dice games.

**Highlights:** Multiple classic games in one app, Brain teasers and skill games, Dice games, Instant play, no long loading, Clean, modern design, Ideal for on-the-go play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Logicals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logicals/id1067062478)

Engage your mind with logic grid puzzles, similar to classic brain teasers. Solve riddles with varying difficulty levels and customizable layouts. Available across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Logic grid puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Customizable layouts, In-app purchases for levelpacks, Timer and Game Center support, Two language options

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E00: ProPack Easy (10x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| M00: ProPack Medium (10x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| H00: ProPack Hard (10x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E01: PuzzlePack Easy 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| H01: PuzzlePack Hard 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| H02: PuzzlePack Hard 2 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L03: PuzzlePack 3 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| M01: PuzzlePack Medium 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| H04: PuzzlePack Hard 4 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L01: PuzzlePack 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L02: PuzzlePack 2 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L06: Puzzle Pack Vol. 6 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| X00: MegaProPack (30x) | $2.99 | one-time |
| X01: MegaPack 1 (60x) | $5.99 | one-time |
| X02: MegaPack 2 (60x) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Y00: Flatrate (150x) | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying to figure out
- 👍 Great brain puzzle
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Nice and clean UI
- 👍 Mental gymnastics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Only 6 levels
- 🔍 Far too easy
- 🔍 Poor layout
- 🔍 Boxes too sensitive to touch
- 🔍 Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Purchased puzzles not showing up
- Translations issues

**Requested features**

- Make clock optional
- More puzzles
- Update for larger screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayBox free?

PlayBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Logicals free?

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

### Do PlayBox or Logicals have ads?

Neither PlayBox nor Logicals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayBox or Logicals?

PlayBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Logicals every 4 days. Most recently, PlayBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Logicals on November 2, 2026.

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