Comparison

Boxed In vs Paper Fold

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boxed In

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
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Embark on an interstellar journey as a cunning robotic explorer in this stellar puzzle adventure! Enter a universe filled with mind-bending challenges, where pushing boxes takes on a whole new dimension. With each level set against a mesmerizing space backdrop, prepare to launch your strategic thinking into orbit! As a clever robot, you'll navigate through hundreds of meticulously designed cosmic puzzles. Push, collect, and outmaneuver the ever-changing configurations of boxes while aiming for the elusive exit. But remember, true mastery lies in acquiring all the gear items scattered throughout the celestial maze. Beware the colorful forcefields that dot your cosmic path! These ethereal barriers demand ingenious solutions. Locate matching floor switches and cleverly employ your box-pushing skills to unlock the way forward. It's a cosmic dance of strategy and logic, where triumph awaits the astute explorer. With its stellar visuals, captivating gameplay, and endless cosmic challenges, Boxed In takes puzzle-solving to new frontiers. Prepare to be astounded by the infinite possibilities in this celestial realm. Strap in, activate your circuits, and let the cosmic puzzle adventure begin! "This game will improve the way your brain thinks. (5/5)" - Becket's Guide to Phone Apps Magazine Features: • Easy to pick up and play anytime! • Play hundreds of handcrafted puzzles! • Create and share your own puzzles! • Play even more puzzles created by the community! • Optional player rankings let you compete! • Original music by Jyri Luukkonen! • Many hours of gameplay!

About

Paper Fold

Engage your mind with a unique logic puzzle game that transforms paper folding into an art form. Uncover hidden shapes by strategically folding paper, offering a relaxing yet challenging brain teaser experience with satisfying reveals.

Highlights
  • Paper folding puzzles
  • Hidden object reveals
  • 3D graphics
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Logic challenges
  • ASMR experience
Features
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Get ready to have your mind folded, crumpled, and wonderfully twisted with Paper Fold the ultimate brain teaser that takes the art of paper folding to the next level! This logic game will have your brain firing on all cylinders as you dive into countless levels of pure folding fun. In Paper Fold, each sheet of paper hides a secret shape waiting to be uncovered. Just like the traditional art of origami, but with an unexpected twist - you're not just folding, you're revealing hidden objects! Every fold brings you a step closer to solving the puzzle, and every "good job" will have you feeling a rush of satisfaction! Turn your downtime into an exciting adventure with Paper Fold, one of the most captivating paper games out there. This isn't just a puzzle game, it's a relaxing game that allows you to unwind as you solve. With stunning 3D graphics, you'll feel like you're holding and folding real paper, teasing out shapes from a flat, blank canvas. Remember, in this world of paper folding games, every fold matters. Get it wrong and you might obscure the object you're trying to reveal. But don't worry, it's not about perfection on the first try, it's about the journey of discovery and the joy of solving! As far as relaxing games go, Paper Fold stands in a league of its own. It's not just about folding paper, it's about engaging your mind in a gentle, satisfying way. It's a game that says 'good job' not just when you win, but when you learn and improve. With countless objects waiting to be revealed, you'll never run out of surprises. So what are you waiting for? Remember, it's more than a game, it's a tranquil journey that takes you from being an origami novice to a paper-folding maestro. Dive into the world of Paper Fold and unfold the fun! There's no time to waste, those papers aren't going to fold themselves! Happy folding, friends!

Screenshots

Boxed In4 screens
Paper Fold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Fold at 4.6 against Boxed In's 3.6. Paper Fold also leads on ratings volume (346K vs 610) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 41%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Paper Fold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paper Fold holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Fold has 346K 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 41% of Paper Fold's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Paper Fold every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boxed In versus Paper Fold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxed InPaper Fold
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (610 ratings)4.6 (346K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings610346K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB305 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDennis MengeltAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Boxed In

All ratings611 ratings
Positive56.6%
Neutral20.0%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.1%

Paper Fold

All ratings345,089 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,196 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative47.8%

User reviews

Boxed In

From 610 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🧠 Exercises the mind
  • 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
  • 💰 Great value for free app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes or crashes after completing levels
  • 🔇 Lack of sound effects or music
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing the robot character
  • 🎨 Dislike for updated 3D graphics

Paper Fold

From 346K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing game
  • 🤗 Relaxing and satisfying
  • 🧠 Challenges the brain
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 🤬 Ads disrupt gameplay
  • 😒 Levels get repetitive
  • 🤯 Falsely advertised features

Bugs and requests

Boxed In

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on certain levels
  • Progress not saved properly
  • Controls not responsive at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Option to revert to original 2D graphics
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Level editor or creator

Paper Fold

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches and freezes
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more level variety
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Implement music/audio features
  • Add a hint system for difficult levels

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Boxed In

One-time7
  • Unlimited Undos$0.99
  • Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Level Pack 3$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Level Pack 1 Unlock$0.99
  • Level Pack 2 Unlock$0.99
  • Level Pack 3 Unlock$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Paper Fold

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Boxed In free?
Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paper Fold free?
Paper Fold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Paper Fold?
Paper Fold is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Paper Fold averages 4.6 from 346K ratings.
Do Boxed In or Paper Fold have ads?
Paper Fold shows ads; Boxed In does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Paper Fold?
Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Paper Fold every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paper Fold on October 24, 2026.

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