Comparison

In Between Mobile vs Boxville 2

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

Head to head
About

In Between Mobile

An atmospheric puzzle platformer where you manipulate gravity and surroundings to solve mind-bending challenges. Explore a touching story set within a protagonist's mind, featuring unique hand-drawn art and interactive soundscapes across over 60 levels.

Highlights
  • Gravity manipulation
  • 60 challenging levels
  • Interactive story sequences
  • Hand-drawn art style
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Unique mechanics derived from thanatology
Features
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„In Between is a fascinating game filled with excellent design and an enjoyable narrative” Indiegamemag.com "If you're keen on gravity-based puzzles, it's definitely one to check out." 4/5 - 148Apps.com In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. 60 CHALLENGING LEVELS In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics. Free your mind and defy gravity in more than 60 compelling and unique puzzles, requiring all your wits and agility. GAMEPLAY CHANGING STAGES As you follow the protagonist stumbling through the stages of accepting his own mortality, new mechanics are introduced. Each stage offers unique gameplay reflecting the emotions that surface when the protagonist copes with his fate. A TOUCHING STORY Every human has a story to tell. But you never know when the story ends. Be invited to learn about the protagonist’s life and his struggle for a happy ending. In Between features interactive story sequences and a profound narrator immersing you into a life of downfalls and moments of happiness. ENTIRELY HANDMADE Much effort was put into detail to feature a unique art style with every asset made entirely by hand. Every scenery is a painting, providing a beautiful frame for a tragic story. This also extends to sound design and music featuring unusual and interactive soundscapes. FEATURES - 2D based, story driven Puzzle Platformer - Mechanics derived from thanatology - 4-way gravity alteration / physics based gameplay - Static and dynamic obstacles, reacting to player’s actions - Interactive story sequences Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/HeadupGames www.twitter.com/headupgames www.instagram.com/headupgames If you have problems with the game or feedback please send an email to: support@headupgames.com

About

Boxville 2

Embark on an adventure in a city of boxes to find a missing friend and fix a fireworks mishap. Explore diverse locations, solve puzzles, and enjoy charming hand-drawn visuals and unique interactions.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn visuals
  • Unique animations and sounds
  • Original music tracks
  • Logic puzzles
  • Story-driven mini-games
  • No dialogue
Features
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Boxville 2 tells a new story set in the city of boxes. Two can friends are given an important task by the mayor: to set up fireworks for the city’s celebration. But due to a mistake, the fireworks go off incorrectly, causing chaos throughout the city. Worse yet, one of the friends goes missing. Now, the main character — a red can — must explore different areas and secret corners of Boxville, and even venture beyond the city, to set things right and find his friend. What’s Inside Boxville 2: - Hand-drawn visuals crafted with love - Unique animations and sounds for every interaction - Original music tracks set the mood in every scene - Dozens of logic puzzles and story-driven mini-games - No dialogue — characters speak through fun sketches

Screenshots

In Between Mobile4 screens
Boxville 24 screens

Verdict

The call

In Between Mobile and Boxville 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Boxville 2's written reviews are positive against 64% of In Between Mobile's. Boxville 2 also leads on ratings volume (316 vs 7). In Between Mobile's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

In Between Mobile costs $0.99 and Boxville 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for In Between Mobile against 4.8 for Boxville 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxville 2 has 316 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of In Between Mobile's written reviews are positive against 88% of Boxville 2's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
In Between Mobile versus Boxville 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIn Between MobileBoxville 2
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)4.8 (316 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7316 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size792 MB513 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAssemble EntertainmentTriomatica Games

Customer experience

In Between Mobile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Boxville 2

All ratings292 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

In Between Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Boxville 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Controls not sensitive enough on mobile

Requested features

2 requests
  • More Boxville games
  • Longer story and gameplay

In-app purchases

None

In Between Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Boxville 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is In Between Mobile free?
In Between Mobile costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxville 2 free?
Boxville 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, In Between Mobile or Boxville 2?
Boxville 2 is rated higher. In Between Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Boxville 2 averages 4.8 from 316 ratings.
Do In Between Mobile or Boxville 2 have ads?
Neither In Between Mobile nor Boxville 2 shows ads.

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