# Boxed In vs Maniloops

The clearest difference is rating: Maniloops at 5.0 against Boxed In's 3.6. Maniloops also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boxed In's advantage is ratings volume (610 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxed In sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Maniloops asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maniloops 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 2, 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 100% of Maniloops's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxed In | Maniloops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxed-in/id314464100/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maniloops/id6757757205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 235 MB | 50 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) | [Maniloops](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868714661) |

## 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


### Maniloops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maniloops/id6757757205)

This game offers a unique twist on classic cube puzzles by allowing players to rotate interlocking loops through impossible 3D shapes. It challenges your logic with handcrafted puzzles that are easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** Rotate interlocking loops, Solve impossible 3D shapes, Handcrafted puzzles, Escalating challenge, Zero ads, Colorblind-friendly options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxed In free?

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

### Is Maniloops free?

Maniloops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boxed In or Maniloops?

Maniloops is rated higher. Boxed In averages 3.6 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Maniloops averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Boxed In or Maniloops have ads?

Neither Boxed In nor Maniloops shows ads.

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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.*