# Boxed In vs 3D Block Roll

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Block Roll at 4.4 against Boxed In's 3.6. 3D Block Roll also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 3D Block Roll asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D Block Roll holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxed In has 610 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Boxed In's written reviews are positive against 76% of 3D Block Roll's.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, 3D Block Roll every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | 3D Block Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-block-roll-fun-puzzle-game/id1031493522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 235 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) |

## 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


### 3D Block Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-block-roll-fun-puzzle-game/id1031493522)

Navigate a block through a hole by rolling it. Solve puzzles by strategically sliding blocks to find solutions for each stage. Enjoy this engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Block rolling gameplay, Puzzle-solving challenges, Stage-based progression, Block sliding mechanics, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is 3D Block Roll free?

3D Block Roll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or 3D Block Roll?

3D Block Roll is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while 3D Block Roll averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or 3D Block Roll have ads?

3D Block Roll shows ads; Boxed In does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or 3D Block Roll?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Block Roll every 14 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and 3D Block Roll on October 20, 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.*