# Boxed In vs AstroBlast™

The clearest difference is price: Boxed In at Free against AstroBlast™'s $0.29. Boxed In also leads on ratings volume (611 vs 1). AstroBlast™'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; AstroBlast™ costs $0.29 up front. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AstroBlast™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

AstroBlast™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxed In has 611 ratings behind it against 1, 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 AstroBlast™'s.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, AstroBlast™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | AstroBlast™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | [3.6 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroblast/id1422709331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **611** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 235 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [Marcus Dobler Applications UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041674165) |

## 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


### AstroBlast™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroblast/id1422709331)

Pilot a powerful spacecraft to defend Earth from an approaching asteroid field of cube-shaped celestial bodies. Analyze vulnerabilities in real-time and absorb energy from destroyed asteroids to upgrade your ship. Save the universe in this action-packed space shooter.

**Highlights:** One touch controls, Hundreds of levels, Cinematic FX, Hi-res 3D graphics, Leaderboards

**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 AstroBlast™ free?

AstroBlast™ costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or AstroBlast™?

AstroBlast™ is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while AstroBlast™ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or AstroBlast™ have ads?

Neither Boxed In nor AstroBlast™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or AstroBlast™?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and AstroBlast™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 7, 2026 and AstroBlast™ on September 22, 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.*