# Boxed In vs Cannon Shot!

The clearest difference is rating: Cannon Shot! at 4.6 against Boxed In's 3.6. Cannon Shot! also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 610). Boxed In's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 36%) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Cannon Shot! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cannon Shot! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cannon Shot! has 79K ratings behind it against 610, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Boxed In's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cannon Shot!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Cannon Shot! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.6 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannon-shot/id1485022388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 610 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 380 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) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Cannon Shot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannon-shot/id1485022388)

Aim and shoot balls to fill buckets and complete challenging levels. Manipulate objects with your finger to alter ball trajectories and unlock new cannons as you progress. Discover rare cannons hidden within the game.

**Highlights:** Fill buckets with balls, Manipulate objects to change trajectory, Unlock new cannons, Discover rare cannons, Physics-based gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive and repetitive ads
- 🤔 Lack of ability to switch between unlocked cannons
- 🤯 Levels become repetitive and lack difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Ads fail to load or get stuck loading

**Requested features**

- Add a level select option
- Implement a way to reuse previously unlocked cannons
- Increase difficulty and challenge as the game progresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Cannon Shot! free?

Cannon Shot! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Cannon Shot!?

Cannon Shot! is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Cannon Shot! averages 4.6 from 79K ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Cannon Shot! have ads?

Cannon Shot! shows ads; Boxed In does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Cannon Shot!?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Cannon Shot! every 2 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cannon Shot! on October 28, 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.*