# Boxed In vs Booster Up!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxed In at 75% against Booster Up!'s 19%. Boxed In also leads on ads (none vs shown). Booster Up!'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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 Booster Up! sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Booster Up! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Booster Up! has 17K 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 19% of Booster Up!'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, Booster Up! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Booster Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booster-up/id1668176193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 610 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Booster Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booster-up/id1668176193)

Embark on an intergalactic adventure by merging rocket modules to create powerful spacecraft. Launch your rocket, explore planets, collect rewards, and upgrade components to fly farther and overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Merge rocket modules, Launch and explore planets, Collect rewards and stars, Upgrade rocket components, Unlock new rockets, Overcome space challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money - 50M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond - 3M | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Module Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip It - 60x | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond - 25M | $5.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer’s Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer's Pack with No-Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut’s Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut’s Pack with No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Explorer’s Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond - 150M | $19.99 | one-time |
| Explorer’s Pack with No Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 Excessive in-app advertisements
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Rocket parts disappearing after upgrades
- Inability to reach or progress past certain planets
- Inconsistent reward payouts
- Game freezing or crashing
- Saved progress not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More diverse rocket and module options
- Improved progression system
- Better reward balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Booster Up! free?

Booster Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Booster Up!?

Booster Up! is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Booster Up! averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Booster Up! have ads?

Booster Up! shows ads; Boxed In does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Booster Up!?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Booster Up! weekly. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Booster Up! 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.*