# Boxes vs Superliminal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Superliminal at every 8 days against Boxes's monthly. Boxes's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (85% vs 72%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Superliminal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 13K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Boxes's written reviews are positive against 72% of Superliminal's.

Boxes ships an update monthly, Superliminal every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Superliminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-lost-fragments/id1575369135/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Snapbreak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-lost-fragments/id1575369135)

Step into the shoes of a legendary thief tasked with infiltrating a lavish mansion. Discover a series of intricate puzzle boxes that hold a deeper, more sinister secret. Escape the mansion and uncover the truth behind its mysterious purpose.

**Highlights:** Solve 20 original puzzle boxes, Explore a mysterious mansion, Intricate machinery and controls, Cryptic atmosphere, Test your resolve and skills

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💎 Stunning visuals
- 🎨 Immersive audio
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length
- 💰 Expensive for content
- 🤔 Some puzzles too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain puzzles
- Save progress issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Difficulty settings
- Replayability options
- Expanded story and lore


### Superliminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310)

Experience a first-person puzzle game where perception is reality. Solve impossible challenges by thinking creatively and embracing the unexpected in a dreamlike world with a unique narrative.

**Highlights:** First-person perspective puzzles, Optical illusion mechanics, Perspective-based challenges, Intriguing voiced narrative, Subdued and surreal world design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good execution
- 👍 Interesting puzzle features
- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Excellent visuals and narration
- 👍 Therapeutic and mind-bending experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Unintuitive and difficult controls
- 👎 Overpriced for the content
- 👎 Misleading as a 'free' game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screens
- Glitches with objects and navigation
- Unremovable red line on screen
- Inconsistent and buggy door behavior
- Saving and progress issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls and sensitivity
- Provide more levels and content
- Add a hint system or tutorial
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Superliminal free?

Superliminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Superliminal?

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Superliminal averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Boxes or Superliminal have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Superliminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Superliminal?

Boxes ships an update monthly, and Superliminal every 8 days. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 26, 2026 and Superliminal on September 26, 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.*