# Boxed In vs Roterra Just Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Roterra Just Puzzles at 4.7 against Boxed In's 3.6. Roterra Just Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Boxed In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (610 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, 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 Roterra Just Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roterra Just Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxed In has 610 ratings behind it against 20, 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 76% of Roterra Just Puzzles's.

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, Roterra Just Puzzles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Roterra Just Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roterra-just-puzzles/id6701984938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **76.0% 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 | 772 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) | [Dig-It Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/582762702) |

## 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


### Roterra Just Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roterra-just-puzzles/id6701984938)

Engage in mind-bending logic mazes with this anniversary edition. Solve challenging puzzles by shifting gravity and rotating cubes to guide characters through fantastical worlds. Choose your puzzle and embrace a new perspective to overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Mind-bending logic mazes, Shifting gravity mechanics, Path-swapping gems, Unexpected switches, Character-based puzzles, Rotatable cubes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining puzzles
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzles
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at launch
- 🤑 Intrusive ads with no option to remove
- 🐛 Unsolvable puzzles
- 🐛 Puzzle loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not loading properly
- Unsolvable puzzles due to layout issues
- Camera bug preventing level completion

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- Ability to turn off music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Roterra Just Puzzles free?

Roterra Just Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Roterra Just Puzzles?

Roterra Just Puzzles is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Roterra Just Puzzles averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Roterra Just Puzzles have ads?

Roterra Just Puzzles shows ads; Boxed In does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Roterra Just Puzzles?

Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Roterra Just Puzzles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on November 6, 2026 and Roterra Just Puzzles on October 30, 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.*