Empty. vs Unpacking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empty.
A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.
- Unique room rotation puzzles
- One-touch controls
- No ads or paid content
- Accessible for all ages
- 25+ handcrafted levels
- Original soundtrack
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A relaxing puzzle game to unwind with. Each level teaches you to value simplicity in life. ‣ Unique puzzle mechanics — clear the room by rotating it! ‣ One-touch controls — play with one hand! ‣ No ads. No paid content. Supported by donations. ‣ Accessible for players of all ages. ‣ 25+ beautiful hand-crafted levels. ‣ Original soundtrack - a full length album. Learn the timeless concept — that less is more — that will contribute to your wellbeing in addition to simply joyfully passing time.
Unpacking
Experience a zen puzzle game where you unpack belongings into new homes. Discover a life story through the items you place, creating satisfying living spaces. Enjoy meditative gameplay with no pressure, perfect for unwinding.
- Unpack homes from single rooms to entire houses
- Meditative gameplay with no timers or scores
- Explore domestic environments and arrange items
- Discover a character's story through possessions
- Mobile-optimized with touch controls and haptics
- Handcrafted story experience
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Unpacking is a BAFTA Award-winning zen game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told. FEATURES - Unpack a home — from a single bedroom to an entire house - Meditative gameplay with no timers, meters or scores — perfect for playing at your own pace or on the move - Explore domestic environments with all their nooks and crannies while you stack plates, hang towels, and arrange bookshelves - Discover a character's story through the items that come with her to each new home (and the items that get left behind) - Perfect for mobile — Unpack with the touch of a finger, feel the world through haptics, and easily create snapshots and videos for sharing on social media - Soundtrack by BAFTA award-winning composer and audio director Jeff van Dyck - Winner of over 20 awards, including the 2022 BAFTA Games Awards for Narrative and EE Game of the Year - Experience this handcrafted story in its entirety right in the palm of your hand
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Empty. at Free against Unpacking's $9.99. Empty. also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Unpacking's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
Empty. is free to download; Unpacking costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Empty. against 4.8 for Unpacking. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Empty.'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Unpacking's.
Empty. ships an update monthly, Unpacking every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empty. | Unpacking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) | 4.8 (6.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better | 73.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | 6.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #33 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 549 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maksym Dzitsiuk | Balor Games |
Customer experience
Empty.
Unpacking
User reviews
Empty.
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music
Unpacking
From 6.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Gorgeous graphics and art style
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying unpacking and organizing
- 💕 Heartwarming and engaging story
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing the main story
Bugs and requests
Empty.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress
Unpacking
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with placing certain items in the correct spots
- Glitches preventing level completion
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and stories to unpack
- Ability to play as different characters
- Expanded gameplay with additional rooms/houses
- Customization options for rooms and decor
In-app purchases
Empty.
No in-app purchases
Unpacking
No in-app purchases
