# Boxed In vs Push The Box

The clearest difference is rating: Push The Box at 5.0 against Boxed In's 3.6. Push The Box also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Boxed In's advantage is ratings volume (610 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Push The Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

Push The Box 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Push The Box every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Push The Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-the-box-puzzle-game/id1490766179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 235 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [eSolutions Nordic AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426774402) |

## 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


### Push The Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-the-box-puzzle-game/id1490766179)

This classic logic puzzle game challenges you to push boxes into their designated spots within a warehouse. With many levels that increase in difficulty, you can use undo and hint features to help you strategize and solve each brain-teasing challenge.

**Highlights:** Classic Sokoban gameplay, Numerous challenging levels, Progressive difficulty, Undo and hint system, Swipe controls, Scoring and leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Push The Box free?

Push The Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Push The Box is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Push The Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Boxed In nor Push The Box shows ads.

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

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Push The Box every 5 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on November 6, 2026 and Push The Box on November 3, 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.*