Comparison

Boxed In vs Boulder King

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

Boulder King

A relaxing puzzle game where you strategically roll a boulder to smash rocks and clear levels. Master clever routes, use special mechanics, and enjoy a pure puzzle flow without timers or energy systems.

Highlights
  • Strategic boulder rolling
  • Rock smashing mechanics
  • Portal and key/lock puzzles
  • No timers or energy
  • 40 handcrafted levels
  • Endless Mode with difficulty options
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Swipe. Roll. Crush the rocks. Boulder King is a relaxing, brainy swipe puzzler where one move can make—or break—the run. Glide your boulder across the board, collide with rocks to smash them, and use clever routes to clear each level without rolling off the edge. Simple to learn: swipe up/down/left/right to move. Satisfying to master: use portals, dash lanes, and locks/keys to solve trickier layouts. Why you’ll love it • Pure puzzle flow: no timers, no energy—restart instantly and try again. • 40 handcrafted levels: a complete arc with a celebratory final screen. • Endless Mode — pick Easy / Medium / Hard / Impossible for a fresh, solvable puzzle every run. • Crisp feel: smoother movement, subtle rolling SFX, and a gentle nature soundtrack (toggles included). • Fair monetization: optional Remove Ads upgrade; watch a rewarded ad or purchase hints if you get stuck. Swipe smart, plan your path, and become the Boulder King.

Screenshots

Boxed In4 screens
Boulder King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Boulder King at 5.0 against Boxed In's 3.6. Boulder King also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (610 vs 3). 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 Boulder King sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boulder King 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Boxed In's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boulder King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Boulder King every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Boxed In versus Boulder King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxed InBoulder King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (610 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings610 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis MengeltAllerton Apps

Customer experience

Boxed In

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

Boulder King

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

Boulder King

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
2 purchases

Boulder King

One-time2
  • Add 20 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Boxed In free?
Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boulder King free?
Boulder King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Boulder King?
Boulder King is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Boulder King averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Boxed In or Boulder King have ads?
Boulder King shows ads; Boxed In does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Boulder King?
Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Boulder King every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Boulder King on October 7, 2026.

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