# Starman vs Boxville 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxville 2 at none against Starman's 1. Boxville 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Starman's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 321) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Starman costs $3.99 and Boxville 2 $3.99 up front. Starman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boxville 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Starman against 4.8 for Boxville 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starman has 4.7K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Starman's written reviews are positive against 88% of Boxville 2's.

Starman ships an update every 3 weeks, Boxville 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starman | Boxville 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starman/id1157484554/reviews)** | [4.8 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville-2/id6670721926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 321 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 662 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nada studio, sl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157484553) | [Triomatica Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605475849) |

## What reviewers say

### Starman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starman/id1157484554)

Guide a character through visually stunning environments filled with intricate puzzles. Restore light and life to a desolate world. Experience an immersive journey with unique challenges and a captivating atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Architectural sceneries, Elaborate puzzles, Unique puzzle design, Full screen mode, Haptic feedback, Soothing music, Universal app

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flow Mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Atmospheric and soothing
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow character movement
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear instructions/guidance
- 🕰️ Short overall playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Issues with wheel/control responsiveness
- Missing boat/objects in bonus mode

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to speed up character movement
- Improved save/checkpoint system
- Cross-device sync


### Boxville 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville-2/id6670721926)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Entertaining and enjoyable
- 💡 Challenging but not frustrating puzzles
- 🎨 Wonderful graphics and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of guidance on some puzzles
- ⏱️ Game is too short

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not sensitive enough on mobile

**Requested features**

- More Boxville games
- Longer story and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starman free?

Starman costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Boxville 2 free?

Boxville 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Starman or Boxville 2?

Starman is rated higher. Starman averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Boxville 2 averages 4.8 from 321 ratings.

### Do Starman or Boxville 2 have ads?

Neither Starman nor Boxville 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starman or Boxville 2?

Starman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boxville 2 weekly. Most recently, Starman was updated on November 11, 2026 and Boxville 2 on November 12, 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.*