Comparison

Xenowerk vs Box Head

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

Head to head
About

Xenowerk

Descend into a dangerous underground lab filled with mutants. Battle through 70 levels, upgrade your weapons and armor, and use special powers to survive. The first part of this top-down action shooter is free to play.

Highlights
  • Top-down action shooter gameplay
  • Dual stick touch controls
  • Dynamic lighting and shadows
  • Wide range of upgradable weapons
  • Special powers for enhanced combat
  • 70 challenging levels
Features
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Play the first part for free. Get access to the full game with an in-app purchase. Be the last hope against the mutant infestation. Enter the aftermath of a scientific experiment gone horribly wrong. Xenowerk™ comes from Pixelbite, the creators of Space Marshals. It is a top-down action shooter challenging your combat skills in an underground science lab. Descend deeper into the abyss and explore the tarnished levels. Armed with a flashlight as your main guidance, you’ll never know what’s lurking in the dark! MISSION Your objective is to destroy all the nests and eliminate all mutants to prevent them from spreading. Xenowerk™ has 70 levels to explore with increasing difficulty. As progressing through the game you’ll come across a growing number of mutants and expanding areas to cleanse. ARSENAL Heavier firepower and thicker armor is critical to stay alive on your journey. Gather pickups from slain mutants to power up weapons and armor. SPECIAL POWERS Xenowerk™ features a set of special powers to boost your offensive when you’re in need. Activate one or several at a time for a more effective way to wipe out mutants. KEY FEATURES • Top-down action shooter • Dual stick touch controls • Beautifully rendered lighting and shadows • Optimized for iOS 8 and Metal graphics! • MFi controller support (requires extended layout) • Wide range of weapons and gear • Upgradable weapons • Special Powers to enhance your gameplay • Performance based rating system • iCloud save game support • Game Center Achievements & Leaderboards • Social invites to challenge your friends • Optional in-app credit packages to purchase • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, 繁体中文, русский, Português do Brasil ************** Requires: iPhone 5 or newer iPad 3 or newer iPod Touch 5 or newer ************** For support enquiries: support@pixelbite.se Follow us on Twitter: @pixelbite Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pixelbite For more epic games visit: http://www.pixelbite.se/

About

Box Head

Engage in thrilling 3D action as you battle endless waves of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons, forge defenses, and adapt to a roguelike challenge where no two playthroughs are the same.

Highlights
  • Endless zombie wave combat
  • Vast arsenal of unique weapons
  • Armor and gear upgrades
  • Roguelike gameplay with replayability
  • Diverse zombie types
  • Fast-paced action combat
Features
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Fight endless waves of zombies in Box Head. Experience the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival in Box Head a thrilling 3D action roguelike game. Join the battle against relentless zombie hordes. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons and survive the apocalypse. UNLEASH YOUR ARSENAL: Choose from powerful weapons like flamethrowers, katanas, and laser rifles, each with unique abilities to defeat the undead. FORGE YOUR DEFENSES: Upgrade armor and gear to withstand zombie onslaughts and customize your equipment to match your playstyle. ROGUELIKE CHALLENGE: No two playthroughs are the same. Adapt and conquer the ever-changing zombie-infested chaos. RELENTLESS FOES: Face various zombie types with different strengths and weaknesses. Use strategy and skill to survive. EXPLORE A HAUNTING WORLD:Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world full of hidden dangers and dark secrets. ACTION-PACKED COMBAT: Engage in fast-paced battles with responsive controls as you obliterate waves of undead foes. Are you ready to survive in Box Head? The apocalypse awaits—can you rise above the horde and become the ultimate zombie-slaying hero? SUPPORT If you encounter any issues during the game, you can send us feedback via: Discord: https://discord.gg/J6JtvcnGd8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Boxheadthegame Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boxheadthegame Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Xenowerk4 screens
Box Head4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Xenowerk at none against Box Head's shown. Xenowerk also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Box Head's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Xenowerk sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Box Head sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Head holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 682 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, Box Head monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xenowerk versus Box Head: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXenowerkBox Head
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (682 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6821.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB584 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixelbitePANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Xenowerk

All ratings679 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews863 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative20.7%

Box Head

All ratings1,486 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

Xenowerk

From 682 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent graphics
  • 🎨 Cartoony yet realistic art style
  • 💥 Satisfying shooting mechanics
  • 🕹️ Great controller support

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and enemies
  • 🎥 Awkward camera angles
  • 💰 Paywall after initial levels
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Lack of variety in missions and objectives

Box Head

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable game loop
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕹️ Fun combat system
  • 🔍 Engaging looting and upgrading

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Overly monetized
  • ⏱️ Restrictive time limits
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Intrusive ads and tracking

Bugs and requests

Xenowerk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Radar functionality issues
  • Controls become unresponsive at times
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand the story and lore
  • Add more enemy types and environmental variety
  • Implement a level editor or custom map creation
  • Introduce co-op and multiplayer modes
  • Add more character customization options

Box Head

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Profile data loss after updates
  • Upgrade system issues
  • Forced ads not completing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • More level variety
  • Improved progression system
  • Better communication with developers

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Xenowerk

One-time8
  • SMALL SALARY ADVANCE$0.99
  • SMALL SALARY ADVANCE$1.99
  • FULL GAME$1.99
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  • MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE$2.99
  • MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE$4.99
  • LARGE SALARY ADVANCE2 variants$9.99
  • HUGE SALARY ADVANCE$19.99
  • MONSTER SALARY ADVANCE$49.99
10 purchases

Box Head

Subscriptions2
  • Silver V.I.P Card$2.997 Days
  • Golden V.I.P Card$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Pack Chip 3$2.49
  • Pack Chip 4$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Assassin Set$9.99
  • Pack Chip 5$9.99
  • Easter Pack$9.99
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle$9.99
  • Infinity Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Xenowerk free?
Xenowerk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box Head free?
Box Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xenowerk or Box Head?
Box Head is rated higher. Xenowerk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Box Head averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Xenowerk or Box Head have ads?
Box Head shows ads; Xenowerk does not.
Which is updated more often, Xenowerk or Box Head?
Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, and Box Head monthly. Most recently, Xenowerk was updated on November 3, 2026 and Box Head on November 3, 2026.

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