# Boxed In vs Vacation Time Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Vacation Time Puzzles at 5.0 against Boxed In's 3.6. Boxed In's advantage is ratings volume (610 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Vacation Time Puzzles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Time Puzzles 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Vacation Time Puzzles every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Vacation Time Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-time-puzzles/id1025412577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [Edwin Veger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025412576) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Vacation Time Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-time-puzzles/id1025412577)

Engage your mind with charming puzzles set in beautiful, relaxing environments. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, with new areas and puzzle packs to explore. Enjoy a peaceful gaming experience designed to help you unwind.

**Highlights:** Charming puzzles, Lush environments, Progressive difficulty, New areas and challenges, Themed puzzle packs, 25 free levels

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fall Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vacation Time Puzzles free?

Vacation Time Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Vacation Time Puzzles?

Vacation Time Puzzles is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Vacation Time Puzzles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Vacation Time Puzzles have ads?

Neither Boxed In nor Vacation Time Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Vacation Time Puzzles?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Vacation Time Puzzles every 7 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vacation Time Puzzles on October 18, 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.*