# Boxed In vs Dig This!

The clearest difference is rating: Dig This! at 4.7 against Boxed In's 3.6. Dig This! also leads on ratings volume (632K vs 611) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 55%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Dig This! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dig This! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dig This! has 632K ratings behind it against 611, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Boxed In's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dig This!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Dig This! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Dig This! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.7 (632K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-this/id1453411110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 611 | **632K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [Raketspel AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) |

## 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


### Dig This!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-this/id1453411110)

Engage your mind with a unique physics-based puzzle game. Dig with your finger to create paths and guide a ball to its destination, overcoming clever challenges and using gravity and momentum to your advantage. Discover thousands of handcrafted levels that test your logic and creativity.

**Highlights:** Unique digging gameplay, Realistic physics puzzles, Thousands of handcrafted levels, Logic and creativity challenges, Fun mechanics like bombs, Hints and solutions available

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Random Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solutions - Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easter Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reduced price 4th of July | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Event – Easter | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal event 4th of July | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solutions - Medium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solutions – Big Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Solutions – Huge Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent game if you like to problem solve
- 🚀 Challenging and enjoyable
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great physics and gameplay
- 👍 Clever and inventive puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🔍 Ads appear too frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Levels can feel too random or based on luck

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving progress
- Hints not working as expected
- Ads not closing properly

**Requested features**

- Earn hints by watching ads or completing levels
- More levels and content updates
- Option to reset progress and start over
- Ability to skip levels without using a hint


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Dig This! free?

Dig This! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Dig This!?

Dig This! is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while Dig This! averages 4.7 from 632K ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Dig This! have ads?

Dig This! shows ads; Boxed In does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Dig This!?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Dig This! monthly. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dig This! on October 2, 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.*