# Doodle Farm™ vs Boxes

The clearest difference is price: Boxes at Free against Doodle Farm™'s $2.99. Boxes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Boxes is free to download; Doodle Farm™ costs $2.99 up front. Doodle Farm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 13K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Doodle Farm™'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Boxes's.

Doodle Farm™ ships an update every 28 months, Boxes monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Farm™ | Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-farm/id427804316/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-lost-fragments/id1575369135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Farm™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-farm/id427804316)

Breed and combine creatures to discover over 135 unique animals in a vibrant farm world. Explore an animal kingdom, learn facts about each creature, and enjoy simple, fun gameplay with extra modes.

**Highlights:** Create 135+ different animals, Combine creatures to discover new species, Learn facts about each animal via Wikipedia, Simple one-click gameplay, Extra Expert Mode, Kid-friendly and educational

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Extra Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 200 mana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Extra Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Extra Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 mana | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 mana | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 mana | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 mana | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite mana | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🔍 Helpful element tracking system
- 🤔 Interesting animal combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too short and easy to complete
- 🤔 Some illogical animal combinations
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More animals and elements to create
- Longer gameplay with additional levels or episodes
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Inclusion of mythical/prehistoric creatures


### Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-lost-fragments/id1575369135)

Step into the shoes of a legendary thief tasked with infiltrating a lavish mansion. Discover a series of intricate puzzle boxes that hold a deeper, more sinister secret. Escape the mansion and uncover the truth behind its mysterious purpose.

**Highlights:** Solve 20 original puzzle boxes, Explore a mysterious mansion, Intricate machinery and controls, Cryptic atmosphere, Test your resolve and skills

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💎 Stunning visuals
- 🎨 Immersive audio
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length
- 💰 Expensive for content
- 🤔 Some puzzles too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain puzzles
- Save progress issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Difficulty settings
- Replayability options
- Expanded story and lore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Farm™ free?

Doodle Farm™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Farm™ or Boxes?

Boxes is rated higher. Doodle Farm™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Boxes averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Doodle Farm™ or Boxes have ads?

Neither Doodle Farm™ nor Boxes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Farm™ or Boxes?

Doodle Farm™ ships an update every 28 months, and Boxes monthly. Most recently, Doodle Farm™ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Boxes on November 9, 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.*