Comparison

Boxed In vs Sliding Pirate

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

Sliding Pirate

Slide colorful blocks to clear lines and progress upwards. Upgrade your ship and customize your home as you advance through levels. Utilize props to overcome challenges and compete for rewards.

Highlights
  • Slide blocks to clear lines
  • Ship upgrade system
  • Home design customization
  • Use props for challenges
  • Rank for rewards
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Welcome to Sliding Pirate world! In Sliding Pirate, you can upgrade your ship to reach the top of the world! How to Play: 1. Slide colorful blocks to complete every line. 2. Use props to solve difficult issues. 3. Level up to get more ship upgrade. Feature: 1. Great graphic. 2. Excellent control feedback. 3. Customize home design feature. 4. Rank top to win more rewards!

Screenshots

Boxed In4 screens
Sliding Pirate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxed In at 75% against Sliding Pirate's 12%. Boxed In also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sliding Pirate's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 610). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sliding Pirate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sliding Pirate holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sliding Pirate has 4.2K 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 12% of Sliding Pirate'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, Sliding Pirate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxed In versus Sliding Pirate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxed InSliding Pirate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (610 ratings)4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better11.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6104.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis MengeltROSETIGER Sp.z.o.o.

Customer experience

Boxed In

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

Sliding Pirate

All ratings4,187 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral20.9%
Negative67.4%

User reviews

Boxed In

From 610 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🧠 Exercises the mind
  • 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
  • 💰 Great value for free app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes or crashes after completing levels
  • 🔇 Lack of sound effects or music
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing the robot character
  • 🎨 Dislike for updated 3D graphics

Sliding Pirate

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔁 Interruptions for rewards
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🐌 Slow performance

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

Sliding Pirate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound plays despite being turned off
  • Repeated crashes
  • Inconsistent block movement

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable sound
  • Difficulty settings
  • Seamless bonus integration

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
1 purchases

Sliding Pirate

One-time1
  • Boost Pack!$0.99

Questions

Is Boxed In free?
Boxed In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sliding Pirate free?
Sliding Pirate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Sliding Pirate?
Sliding Pirate is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Sliding Pirate averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Boxed In or Sliding Pirate have ads?
Sliding Pirate shows ads; Boxed In does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxed In or Sliding Pirate?
Boxed In ships an update every 2 months, and Sliding Pirate every 3 months. Most recently, Boxed In was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sliding Pirate on October 28, 2026.

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