# Boxed In vs Sliding Pirate

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Sliding Pirate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-pirate/id6739521579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 610 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mengelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/314464103) | [ROSETIGER Sp.z.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755700359) |

## 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


### Sliding Pirate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-pirate/id6739521579)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Sound plays despite being turned off
- Repeated crashes
- Inconsistent block movement

**Requested features**

- Option to disable sound
- Difficulty settings
- Seamless bonus integration


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