Comparison

STEMadium vs Boxbound

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

Head to head
About

STEMadium

Save a baseball stadium by defeating suits in a game. Improve player stats using STEM concepts through engaging baseball activities and a voiced narrative. Explore the stadium, customize your character, and unlock attractions with unique stories and challenges.

Highlights
  • STEM educational concepts in baseball
  • Content for 4th-6th graders
  • Player and bat customization
  • Voiced narrative with character stories
  • 8 STEM modules with lessons and challenges
  • Stadium exploration and attraction unlocking
Features
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Grandpa gave you his baseball stadium, but now the SUITS are coming to take it away! There's a way to save it though, you just need to defeat the SUITS in a baseball game. Train with Ruby and the rest of your team to raise their stats using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to defeat the SUITS in The Big Game while enjoying a fully voiced narrative! Take breaks by exploring the stadium, collecting coins, customizing your character, or unlocking and upgrading one of the 8 stadium attractions! Each attraction has a unique explorable area, 3 challenges to overcome, and a unique story for a teammate. This is your STEMadium! Features: - STEM educational concepts inside of baseball activities - Educational content and learning standards tailored for 4th to 6th grade students - Customize your player character with cool and silly outfits - Customize your own baseball bat - Customize the STEMadium's paint and advertisements - Experience a story with a voiced narrative featuring individual stories and growth from your cousin Ruby, your 8 teammates, and other characters - A total of 8 modules: Basics of Baseball, Reaction Time, Nutrition for Peak Performance, Bat Chooser, Launch Angle, Physiology of Baseball, Seat Pricing & Revenue, and Base Running - Each module has 3 STEM lessons (for a total of 24 lessons), 1 freeplay game, 1 attraction, and an explorable area - Challenge the SUITS in The Big Game after finishing all 24 lessons - The Clubhouse features educational baseball video content from our partner, Science of Sport

About

Boxbound

Engage in a story-driven endless puzzle game set in a satirical workplace. Solve package-sorting challenges and adapt to dynamic events while a larger narrative unfolds outside. Features endless levels, mini-games, and a compelling, humorous story.

Highlights
  • Endless puzzle gameplay
  • Dynamic events and mini-games
  • Compelling satirical storytelling
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Relaxing yet intriguing atmosphere
Features
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The world is changing, but you still have to go to work. Step into the satirical world of Boxbound, a story-driven endless puzzle game that blends simplistic puzzle gameplay with a captivating narrative. You work in the warehouse alongside your stressed and overworked co-worker, Peter. Together, you tackle the endless stream of packages, solving day-to-day complications in the workplace while massive events unfold outside. Political upheaval, economic shifts, and a charismatic new leader changing the world — but within the warehouse, the grind never stops. It's not just a puzzle game - you’re diving into an ever-evolving experience. The game offers 9223372036854775807 levels, ensuring endless gameplay that will keep your brain fit for a lifetime (or around four billion lifetimes, to be precise, if you spend one second on each level). But it’s not just about sorting packages. Unexpected challenges and mini-games regularly disrupt your routine, forcing you to adapt and think creatively. Sweep up trash, work in the dark during power outages, or even drive the delivery truck from time to time. The surprises never stop, just like the work. Features: • Endless Puzzle Gameplay: Dive into an infinite supply of challenging levels designed to test your organizational skills and creativity. • Dynamic Events: Encounter unpredictable scenarios that keep gameplay fresh and exciting. • Compelling Storytelling: Experience a twisting, satirical tale of ordinary work-life amidst extraordinary world events. • Competitive Leaderboards: Prove your skills by climbing the ranks and showing off your efficiency. • Relaxing Yet Intriguing Atmosphere: Enjoy a unique blend of soothing puzzle-solving and dark humor. Get Boxbound today to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience. Whether you’re chasing the top spot on the leaderboard or just looking to unwind, Boxbound will keep you coming back for more.

Screenshots

STEMadium4 screens
Boxbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STEMadium at none against Boxbound's shown. STEMadium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boxbound's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (175 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. STEMadium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Boxbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STEMadium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxbound has 175 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEMadium ships an update every 27 months, Boxbound weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STEMadium versus Boxbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEMadiumBoxbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size911 MB164 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerdfusion, IncLinus Lindberg

Customer experience

STEMadium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Boxbound

All ratings133 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

STEMadium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Boxbound

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashes after accepting privacy policy

Requested features

2 requests
  • Release the soundtrack
  • Remove political/ideological elements

In-app purchases

1 purchases

STEMadium

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
4 purchases

Boxbound

One-time4
  • 20 Hint Coins$1.99
  • 50 Hint Coins$3.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • 500 Hint Coins$19.99

Questions

Is STEMadium free?
STEMadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxbound free?
Boxbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STEMadium or Boxbound?
STEMadium is rated higher. STEMadium averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Boxbound averages 4.8 from 175 ratings.
Do STEMadium or Boxbound have ads?
Boxbound shows ads; STEMadium does not.
Which is updated more often, STEMadium or Boxbound?
STEMadium ships an update every 27 months, and Boxbound weekly. Most recently, STEMadium was updated on November 3, 2026 and Boxbound on November 4, 2026.

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