Comparison

iShisen vs Boxed In

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

Head to head
About

iShisen

A tile matching puzzle game where the goal is to clear the board by connecting matching tiles. Tiles can be removed if they are connected by three or fewer lines, without crossing over other tiles. It's perfect for quick sessions or longer playtimes.

Highlights
  • Tile matching gameplay
  • Connect tiles with up to three lines
  • Clear the board
  • Play in short or long sessions
  • No crossing over tiles
Features
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If you've got time to kill (anywhere from 20 seconds to a few hours), iShisen might be right for you. Shisen-Sho (“Four Rivers”) is a tile matching game. The objective is to remove all the tiles from the board in the least amount of time. Matching tiles can be removed if they can be connected with three or fewer horizontal and vertical lines. Lines may extend around the outside of the board, but may not cross over other tiles.

About

Boxed In

Embark on a cosmic puzzle adventure as a robotic explorer. Navigate mind-bending challenges by pushing boxes through mesmerizing space backdrops. Strategize to collect gear and outmaneuver forcefields to reach the exit.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • Create and share your own puzzles
  • Play community-created puzzles
  • Optional player rankings
  • Collect gear items
  • Navigate forcefields
Features
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Embark on an interstellar journey as a cunning robotic explorer in this stellar puzzle adventure! Enter a universe filled with mind-bending challenges, where pushing boxes takes on a whole new dimension. With each level set against a mesmerizing space backdrop, prepare to launch your strategic thinking into orbit! As a clever robot, you'll navigate through hundreds of meticulously designed cosmic puzzles. Push, collect, and outmaneuver the ever-changing configurations of boxes while aiming for the elusive exit. But remember, true mastery lies in acquiring all the gear items scattered throughout the celestial maze. Beware the colorful forcefields that dot your cosmic path! These ethereal barriers demand ingenious solutions. Locate matching floor switches and cleverly employ your box-pushing skills to unlock the way forward. It's a cosmic dance of strategy and logic, where triumph awaits the astute explorer. With its stellar visuals, captivating gameplay, and endless cosmic challenges, Boxed In takes puzzle-solving to new frontiers. Prepare to be astounded by the infinite possibilities in this celestial realm. Strap in, activate your circuits, and let the cosmic puzzle adventure begin! "This game will improve the way your brain thinks. (5/5)" - Becket's Guide to Phone Apps Magazine Features: • Easy to pick up and play anytime! • Play hundreds of handcrafted puzzles! • Create and share your own puzzles! • Play even more puzzles created by the community! • Optional player rankings let you compete! • Original music by Jyri Luukkonen! • Many hours of gameplay!

Screenshots

iShisen4 screens
Boxed In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxed In at Free against iShisen's $0.99. Boxed In also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). iShisen's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On review sentiment, ads 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

Boxed In is free to download; iShisen costs $0.99 up front. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iShisen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iShisen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxed In has 610 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of iShisen's written reviews are positive against 75% of Boxed In's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iShisen ships an update every 6 months, Boxed In every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iShisen versus Boxed In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriShisenBoxed In
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.6 (610 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better74.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKelvin SherlockDennis Mengelt

Customer experience

iShisen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Boxed In

All ratings611 ratings
Positive56.6%
Neutral20.0%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

iShisen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Boxed In

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on certain levels
  • Progress not saved properly
  • Controls not responsive at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Option to revert to original 2D graphics
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Level editor or creator

In-app purchases

None

iShisen

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Boxed In

One-time7
  • Unlimited Undos$0.99
  • Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Level Pack 3$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Level Pack 1 Unlock$0.99
  • Level Pack 2 Unlock$0.99
  • Level Pack 3 Unlock$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is iShisen free?
iShisen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxed In free?
Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iShisen or Boxed In?
iShisen is rated higher. iShisen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Boxed In averages 3.6 from 610 ratings.
Do iShisen or Boxed In have ads?
Neither iShisen nor Boxed In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iShisen or Boxed In?
iShisen ships an update every 6 months, and Boxed In every 2 months. Most recently, iShisen was updated on October 23, 2026 and Boxed In on October 23, 2026.

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