Comparison

Box Run vs Planktoons

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

Head to head
About

Box Run

Guide Prince Boxo on a challenging quest to rescue Princess Boxia from the evil Red Empire. Restore order to the Box galaxy with engaging gameplay and a story-driven experience.

Highlights
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Funny voice effects
  • Story-line with cut-scenes
  • Local high-scores
  • World-wide online high-scores
Features
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Play Box Run and Save Boxia from the evil Red Empire. X/Tweet Us: http://x.com/PepperDogSoft -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BOXIA IS IN TROUBLE!!! FOR A SMALL FEE YOU CAN HELP. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The evil Red Empire is up to no good, they kidnapped princess Boxia and are now out to kill prince Boxo. Help guide Boxo in his quest to save his true love, and restore order in the Box galaxy. Featuring: * Challenging game play. * Funny Voice Effects * Story-Line with cut-scenes * Local and World-Wide online High-Scores So don't wait any longer, because without your help Boxia's days are numbered! WARDROBE MALFUNCTION NOTICE: This game does not contain any Nudity, Boxia and the other boxes do not remove their clothes. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Also try our other games: 3-Hand BlackJack, BlackJack Teacher Pro, Sic Bo, and Num Fight.

About

Planktoons

Features
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Something tiny is about to become something massive. Deep beneath the surface, a world of color, strategy, and surprisingly satisfying tile-merging awaits. Planktoons is a cozy ocean puzzle game where you start with the smallest creature in the sea - and evolve your way to the top of the food chain, one merge at a time. This is your underwater kingdom. Build it wisely. HOW IT WORKS Slide tiles across the grid. Match identical sea creatures to merge them into something bigger, rarer, and more magnificent. Tiny plankton becomes a quirky fish. That fish becomes something grander. And on it goes - until you're commanding the giants of the deep. Every move matters. Every choice shapes your ocean. It's the kind of mind game you pick up for five minutes and put down an hour later. UNLEASH THE WHIRLPOOL When your grid gets crowded, it's time to make a bold move: trigger the Whirlpool. This signature twist reshuffles your entire board - a tactical power-up that can completely flip your strategy. Use it at the right moment and watch your game transform. Use it carelessly and... well, that's what makes it interesting. TAKE YOUR TIME Changed your mind? Undo your last move and rethink your strategy. Planktoons rewards calm thinking over speed - it's a casual game built for players who enjoy being smart about it. FEATURES Global Leaderboard - Compete with players worldwide and climb the ranks Achievements - Your progress syncs across all your devices via your account Personal Stats - Track how far you've come in your ocean journey Charming Animations - Every sea creature has its own personality and flair Fully Offline - No Wi-Fi? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime 11 Languages - Arabic, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese WHO IS PLANKTOONS FOR? For anyone who loves a cozy, no-pressure puzzle experience. For fans of ocean games and fish games who want something with actual strategic depth. For casual game lovers who enjoy the "just one more move" feeling. For the thinker, the explorer, and everyone who's ever looked at the ocean and wondered what's going on down there. Dive in. The food chain is waiting.

Screenshots

Box Run2 screens
Planktoons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Box Run at none against Planktoons's shown. Box Run also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Planktoons's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Box Run costs $0.99 and Planktoons $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Run ships an update every 21 months, Planktoons every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Box Run versus Planktoons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox RunPlanktoons
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB275 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPepper Dog Soft LLCSMOOTHICS e.U.

In-app purchases

None

Box Run

No in-app purchases

None

Planktoons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Run free?
Box Run costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planktoons free?
Planktoons costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Box Run or Planktoons have ads?
Planktoons shows ads; Box Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Run or Planktoons?
Box Run ships an update every 21 months, and Planktoons every 4 months. Most recently, Box Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and Planktoons on October 29, 2026.

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