Comparison

Boxed In vs Supaplex HARD

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

Supaplex HARD

This challenging puzzle game offers 111 levels of increasing difficulty, requiring strategic planning and quick reflexes. It features classic gameplay mechanics with new elements like gravity switches and invisible walls. Enjoy customizable controls and visual options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • 111 challenging levels
  • Classic Supaplex logic
  • Instant level saving
  • Scroll and zoom
  • Gamepad/keyboard support
  • Customizable circuit board colors
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE! This game is difficult! We recommend it only to experienced players! Players who have completed Supaplex CLASSIC well! ABOUT SUPAPLEX HARD: Complexity and speed! Certainly, Supaplex HARD will require greater preparations! There are many tasks that need relatively long planning and quick responses. New ports have been added here, that switch on gravity and invisible walls. If you have managed to accomplish Supaplex CLASSIC successfully and you are eager to continue this incredible adventure with a new level of complexity and passion, then Supaplex HARD is what you need. What can we say about Supaplex HARD in plain words? It is COMPLEXITY AND SPEED! - 111 INCREDIBLY EXCITING LEVELS! Help Murphy beat them all! Collect Infotrons, dodge Zonks, escape from Snik-Snaks, and smash Electrons! - THE ORIGINAL SUPAPLEX GAMING ENGINE! Superbly fine-tuned real Supaplex logic! Lots of hidden features! Experiment and find new ones! - INSTANT LEVEL SAVING! SCROLL AND ZOOM IN & OUT OF THE GAME BOARD! THREE SPEEDS! Hone your tactical skills! Develop strategic thinking! - NEW! CONNECT YOUR GAMEPAD OR KEYBOARD! Play using touchscreen controls, on a gamepad, or using a keyboard! Play whichever way is best for you! (Keyboard support requires iOS 14 or higher.) - CHANGE THE COLORS OF THE CIRCUIT BOARDS ON THE GAME BOARD! It’s awesome! - ALL PREMIUM FEATURES ARE ALREADY INCLUDED! No ads or in-app purchases! SUPAPLEX UNIVERSE - Supaplex HARD (this game) - Complexity and speed! For beginners: - Supaplex CLASSIC - Legendary classic Supaplex! For professionals (available on the Mac AppStore): - Supaplex SQUARES - Unusual square levels! - Supaplex GO! - Run. Run! But do not forget to think! - Supaplex THINK! - Think. Think! And if you need to - run! - Supaplex WOW! - For those who are not afraid of Supaplex HARD! If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@supaplex.Me or visit our official website at Supaplex.Me AND ONE MORE THING... Make yourself comfortable! A great adventure awaits you!

Screenshots

Boxed In4 screens
Supaplex HARD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxed In at Free against Supaplex HARD's $4.99. Boxed In also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). Supaplex HARD's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, 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

Boxed In is free to download; Supaplex HARD costs $4.99 up front. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Supaplex HARD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supaplex HARD 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 complicate that: 75% of Boxed In's written reviews are positive against 60% of Supaplex HARD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Supaplex HARD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Boxed In versus Supaplex HARD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxed InSupaplex HARD
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.6 (610 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis MengeltinArcade

Customer experience

Boxed In

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

Supaplex HARD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

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

Supaplex HARD

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

Supaplex HARD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxed In free?
Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Supaplex HARD free?
Supaplex HARD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Supaplex HARD?
Supaplex HARD is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Supaplex HARD averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Boxed In or Supaplex HARD have ads?
Neither Boxed In nor Supaplex HARD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Supaplex HARD?
Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Supaplex HARD every 5 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Supaplex HARD on October 8, 2026.

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