# Boxed In vs Box Box

The clearest difference is rating: Box Box at 4.6 against Boxed In's 3.6. Box Box also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (610 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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 Box Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Box Box holds the better App Store score, 4.6 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 100% of Box Box's.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Box Box every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Box Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-box-push-box-puzzle/id1464632410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 146 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) | [Mustache Game Studio LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802899895) |

## 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


### Box Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-box-push-box-puzzle/id1464632410)

Engage your logic with over 70 challenging puzzles that require strategic box pushing and interaction with dynamic elements like tornadoes and portals. Exercise your reasoning skills through increasingly complex stages inspired by classic puzzle games.

**Highlights:** Over 70 challenging puzzles, Interactive elements (tornadoes, portals), Classic Sokoban-inspired gameplay, Progressive difficulty, Logical reasoning challenges, Scenario interaction mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Standard Stages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Box Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Box Box?

Box Box is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Box Box averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Box Box have ads?

Box Box shows ads; Boxed In does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Box Box?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Box Box every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Box Box on October 24, 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.*