# Boxed In vs Little Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Little Puzzles at 5.0 against Boxed In's 3.6. Little Puzzles also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boxed In's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (610 vs 3). On price, ads, 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 Little Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Little Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxed In has 610 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Little Puzzles's.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Little Puzzles every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Little Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-puzzles/id1478018342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 118 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) | [Kamil Wojcieszek](https://appshunter.io/developer/580056938) |

## 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


### Little Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-puzzles/id1478018342)

This game combines play and learning for young children. It features 30 colorful boards and includes a fun letter game after each level. Designed to be engaging and educational for kids.

**Highlights:** 30 colorful puzzle boards, Interactive letter game, Play and learning combined, Designed for children, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Little Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Little Puzzles?

Little Puzzles is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Little Puzzles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Little Puzzles have ads?

Neither Boxed In nor Little Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Little Puzzles?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Little Puzzles every 18 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Little Puzzles on October 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.*