# Boxed In vs Supaplex HARD

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Supaplex HARD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supaplex-hard/id514982465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 235 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [inArcade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787709898) |

## 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


### Supaplex HARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supaplex-hard/id514982465)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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