# Boxed In vs Boulder King

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Boulder King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-king/id1565734920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [Allerton Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842438016) |

## 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


### Boulder King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-king/id1565734920)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


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