# iShisen vs Boxed In

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iShisen | Boxed In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishisen/id293876732/reviews)** | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 74.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelvin Sherlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/293876735) | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) |

## What reviewers say

### iShisen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishisen/id293876732)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boxed In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 1 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 2 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 3 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 💰 Great value for free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes or crashes after completing levels
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects or music
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing the robot character
- 🎨 Dislike for updated 3D graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on certain levels
- Progress not saved properly
- Controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*