Boxed In vs Goldmine Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
- Create and share your own puzzles
- Play community-created puzzles
- Optional player rankings
- Collect gear items
- Navigate forcefields
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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!
Goldmine Explorer
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Become a master of the helicopter backpack flying skills. Your mission is to find your way out of a goldmine, but beware: the caves are full of dangers and challenges! Are you brave enough to face them all? On your journey, collect coins and gold bags. When you have enough coins, you can buy key from a gold miner to open a door. Watch out for the miner who can stole what you have collected! You can fly short distances by using your helicopter backpack. Be careful when flying: avoid collisions and falling from too high! Features: - 20 funny and challenging goldmines to explore! - Many enemies, including: bats, goldminers, lava and moving walls! - Test your skills on tricky moving platforms. - Retro-styled graphics from 80's. - Simple and innovative gameplay. - Free to play on tablet or phone! No Ads!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goldmine Explorer at none against Boxed In's 7. Goldmine Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Boxed In's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Goldmine Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Goldmine Explorer every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boxed In | Goldmine Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (610 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 610 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 235 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Mengelt | Tapio Holopainen |
Bugs and 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
Goldmine Explorer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boxed In
- Unlimited Undos$0.99
- Level Pack 2$0.99
- Level Pack 3$0.99
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- Level Pack 1 Unlock$0.99
- Level Pack 2 Unlock$0.99
- Level Pack 3 Unlock$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
Goldmine Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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