# Boxed In vs Dig!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxed In at 75% against Dig!'s 36%. Boxed In also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (611 vs 64). Dig!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Dig! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxed In holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxed In has 611 ratings behind it against 64, 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 36% of Dig!'s.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Dig! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Dig! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews)** | [3.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig/id626192197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **611** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **5.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [Crescent Moon Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## 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


### Dig!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig/id626192197)

Embark on an arcade-style digging adventure to unearth treasures and save a museum. Navigate treacherous levels, collect artifacts, and use power-ups and hats to outsmart enemies like Nigel the mummy. Strategize quick changes of direction to dig out 75% of each stage.

**Highlights:** Arcade action gameplay, Treasure and artifact collection, Power-ups and hats with perks, Unique enemy characters, Museum collection building, Colorful 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Pirate Gold | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Dig! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Dig!?

Boxed In is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while Dig! averages 3.4 from 64 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Dig! have ads?

Neither Boxed In nor Dig! shows ads.

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

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Dig! monthly. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dig! on October 4, 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.*