# Starquake Remake vs Boxville

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxville at 78% against Starquake Remake's 0%. Boxville also leads on ratings volume (777 vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Starquake Remake's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Starquake Remake costs $1.99 and Boxville $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Starquake Remake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxville has 777 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Starquake Remake's written reviews are positive against 78% of Boxville's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Starquake Remake ships an update every 6 weeks, Boxville every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starquake Remake | Boxville |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquake-remake/id1102569058/reviews)** | [4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville/id1605475847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **777** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/320954795) | [Triomatica Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605475849) |

## What reviewers say

### Starquake Remake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquake-remake/id1102569058)

Embark on a mission to repair a rogue planet's unstable core before it implodes. Navigate diverse environments, collect essential items, and utilize various transportation methods to save the universe. This retro-style adventure offers randomized challenges and strategic inventory management.

**Highlights:** Retro 8/16-bit graphics, Universe-saving mission gameplay, Multiple transportation methods (running, hover platforms, building platforms, teleporters), Inventory management system, Randomized object placement and core repair items, 512-screen varied play area

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boxville

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville/id1605475847)

This animated adventure puzzle game features speechless cans navigating a city of boxes. Solve logic puzzles and riddles, explore a charming world, and uncover the mystery behind earthquakes. Enjoy a unique audio-visual experience, playable solo or with a friend.

**Highlights:** Animated film and puzzle game hybrid, Hand-drawn graphics and custom animations, Environmental quests and logical puzzles, Unique music for each scene, Wordless communication via speech bubbles, Playable solo or co-op

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful art and animation
- 🎶 Lovely music
- 🧠 Challenging but logical puzzles
- 🤗 Charming characters and story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short game length
- 🔍 Tiny inventory items hard to see
- 🤯 Some puzzles too obscure
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Lack of hint system or ability to skip puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Inventory items disappearing
- Puzzle mechanics not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Longer game with more content
- Ability to use stylus/Apple Pencil
- Improved save/load system
- In-game hints or ability to skip puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starquake Remake free?

Starquake Remake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxville free?

Boxville costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Starquake Remake or Boxville?

Starquake Remake is rated higher. Starquake Remake averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Boxville averages 4.7 from 777 ratings.

### Do Starquake Remake or Boxville have ads?

Neither Starquake Remake nor Boxville shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starquake Remake or Boxville?

Starquake Remake ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boxville every 9 days. Most recently, Starquake Remake was updated on November 2, 2026 and Boxville on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*