# Boxed In vs Paper Fold

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Paper Fold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.6 (346K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-fold/id1558177980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 610 | **346K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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


### Paper Fold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-fold/id1558177980)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and freezes
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*