Comparison

Boxed In vs Boxy Hero

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

Boxy Hero

A challenging Sokoban-style puzzle game where players must push boxes into designated targets. With 750 levels and an auto-solving feature, it offers a gradual learning curve and engaging gameplay for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • 750 unlockable levels
  • Auto-solving feature
  • Levels divided by difficulty
  • Mobile-friendly level size
  • Vivid UI and animations
  • 3-star rating system
Features
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Boxy Hero is a Sokoban puzzle game. This game has 750 unlock levels with full solution. [Rules] - You have to push all boxes into targets to complete a level. - You can only push a box, but you can’t pull it. It’s not as easy as you think. [Features] - 750 unlock levels with auto-solving feature are totally free - The levels divided into five different packs by boxes numbers. You can select the degree of level difficulty easily. - Good levels size for mobile devices - Easy to learn how to solve a level by watching the auto-solving - Vivid UI and animations Try to solve all 750 levels and get all 3 stars!

Screenshots

Boxed In4 screens
Boxy Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxy Hero at none against Boxed In's 7. Boxy Hero also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Boxy Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Boxy Hero every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boxed In versus Boxy Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxed InBoxy Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (611 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings611 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis MengeltKuo Hsiung Chiu

Customer experience

Boxed In

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

Boxy Hero

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Boxy Hero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Boxy Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxed In free?
Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxy Hero free?
Boxy Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boxed In or Boxy Hero have ads?
Boxy Hero shows ads; Boxed In does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Boxy Hero?
Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Boxy Hero every 30 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 17, 2026 and Boxy Hero on September 15, 2026.

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