Comparison

Oxytone vs Boxbound

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

Head to head
About

Oxytone

Embark on a unique puzzle adventure designed for relaxation and mental exploration. Master strategic tile placement to create long paths and impressive combinations, with 99 challenges and unlockable themes for a deep, engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Unique puzzle adventure
  • Tranquil escape
  • 99 challenges
  • Unlockable colorful themes
  • 12 meticulously designed maps
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Immersive sound design
Features
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Are you ready for a unique adventure like no other? Oxytone invites you to explore the depths of your mind while offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for those seeking relaxation. For more determined players, there are 99 challenges, colorful themes to unlock, and 12 meticulously designed maps. Oxytone is the ultimate puzzle game, equally easy to learn and challenging to master. Strive for the highest scores by creating the longest paths and achieving impressive combinations. Every move matters, and success depends on strategy and planning. You can discard tiles that don't fit your plan, but this reduces your pool of available tiles. To refresh it, you must fill tiles by guiding paths through them six times, deepening the mechanics further. Sound is an integral part of Oxytone, so I recommend playing with headphones. This will immerse you even deeper into the game. The sound design has been crafted with great care to create a unique and relaxing atmosphere, yet it can also deliver powerful moments when needed.

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

Oxytone4 screens
Boxbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Oxytone at none against Boxbound's shown. Oxytone also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Boxbound's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Oxytone 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

Boxbound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 175 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, Boxbound weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oxytone versus Boxbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOxytoneBoxbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (99 ratings)4.8 (175 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB164 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOxGames Kamil WdowczykLinus Lindberg

Customer experience

Oxytone

All ratings97 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative13.0%

Boxbound

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

User reviews

Oxytone

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
  • 🎵 Soothing music and sound effects
  • 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
  • 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
  • 🚫 No ads or intrusive monetization

Room to improve

  • ❓ Unclear game objectives and lack of instructions
  • 🔄 Game progress lost when switching apps
  • 👁️ Strains eyesight during extended play
  • ⏱️ Excessive menu navigation between games
  • 📸 Cannot screenshot or view completed puzzles

Boxbound

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable story and humor
  • 👍 Lovable characters
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes after accepting privacy policy
  • 💡 Concerns about political/ideological aspects

Bugs and requests

Oxytone

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game crashes and refuses to reopen
  • Progress lost when leaving app mid-game
  • Achievement unlock not triggering (Quick Mode)
  • Trophy not awarded for completed challenges
  • Freezing on iPad Pro, especially with Apple Pencil
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  • Camera reset toggle not functioning
  • Save feature unreliable

Requested features

12 requests
  • Tutorial or instructional videos explaining gameplay
  • Ability to save mid-game progress
  • Quick replay/restart button without menu navigation
  • Zoom out feature to see more of the board
  • Replay functionality to review completed puzzles
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  • Community connection feature for sharing hints
  • Preview colors before unlocking
  • Select which unlocked colors appear in rotation
  • More levels and challenges
  • Relax/free-play mode without move limits
  • Faster load times between games
  • Cross-device purchase synchronization

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

Oxytone

One-time1
  • Full version$5.99
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 Oxytone free?
Oxytone 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, Oxytone or Boxbound?
Boxbound is rated higher. Oxytone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Boxbound averages 4.8 from 175 ratings.
Do Oxytone or Boxbound have ads?
Boxbound shows ads; Oxytone does not.
Which is updated more often, Oxytone or Boxbound?
Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boxbound weekly. Most recently, Oxytone was updated on October 21, 2026 and Boxbound on October 21, 2026.

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