Comparison

Airport Scanner vs Boxbound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Airport Scanner

Test your skills as an airport baggage screener. Scan carry-on luggage for illegal items using an X-RAY scanner and get flights out on time. Features a new R&D Lab with dozens of levels and gameplay modes.

Highlights
  • R&D Lab with 50+ new levels
  • Seven unique airports
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Real TSA prohibited and allowed items
  • Upgradeable X-RAY scanner
  • Line management for passengers
  • Item logbook
Features
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Try your skills as an Airport Baggage screener in Airport Scanner! Now featuring the ALL NEW R&D Lab where you can test your skills with dozens of new levels and gameplay modes! Airport Scanner is the hit game that went #1 in over 20 countries! Every day at the airport is busy and hidden among the impatient travelers are a bunch of bad guys trying to bring all kinds of bad stuff onto flights. It’s your job to scan the carry-on luggage, find the illegal items and get flights out on time. To make your job easier, you have an awesome X-RAY scanner that you can upgrade with all kinds of power-ups and a trio of burly TSA agents that will lay down the pain on any troublemakers. PROTECT THE SKIES - JOIN THE TSA Airport Scanner puts you in charge of operating a life like X-RAY scanner working for the TSA. Mark illegal items, expedite flight crew + first class passengers and look out for air marshals all while getting every flight out on time so passengers don’t riot! Each day at the airport gets more difficult, with new passengers, more illegal items and more flights to fill as you rise in rank from trainee to an elite operator. Earn XRAY bucks to purchase scanner upgrades to help along the way. FEATURES * All New R&D Lab with 50+ new levels! * Seven Fun Airports – Honolulu, Las Vegas, Chicago, Aspen, London, North Pole and the Moon. * Hundreds of levels mean hours of enjoyment. * Real TSA Prohibited and Allowed Items. * Tons of Hidden Rare Items to Find and Redeem for Xray Bucks! * XRAY 2000 – Top of the line luggage xray. Fully upgradeable! * Line Management - fast track first class passengers, hold next flight passengers and get flight crew on their flights! with just one tap! * Bonus Game – Punish passengers & earn Xray Bucks * Item Logbook - Track your progress in the logbook. * XRAY Shop for Scanner Upgrades * 75+ Addictive Achievements - Earn them ALL! ADDITIONAL FEATURES * Beautiful iPhone Retina graphics. * Universal support including iPhone 6/6+. * Game center leaderboard and shareable scores. * Get social by challenging your friends to compete on Facebook and Twitter. Haven’t you always wondered what it would be like to operate the X-RAY Scanner at the airport? Here’s your chance!

About

Boxbound

Engage in a story-driven endless puzzle game set in a satirical workplace. Solve package-sorting challenges and adapt to dynamic events while a larger narrative unfolds outside. Features endless levels, mini-games, and a compelling, humorous story.

Highlights
  • Endless puzzle gameplay
  • Dynamic events and mini-games
  • Compelling satirical storytelling
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Relaxing yet intriguing atmosphere
Features
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The world is changing, but you still have to go to work. Step into the satirical world of Boxbound, a story-driven endless puzzle game that blends simplistic puzzle gameplay with a captivating narrative. You work in the warehouse alongside your stressed and overworked co-worker, Peter. Together, you tackle the endless stream of packages, solving day-to-day complications in the workplace while massive events unfold outside. Political upheaval, economic shifts, and a charismatic new leader changing the world — but within the warehouse, the grind never stops. It's not just a puzzle game - you’re diving into an ever-evolving experience. The game offers 9223372036854775807 levels, ensuring endless gameplay that will keep your brain fit for a lifetime (or around four billion lifetimes, to be precise, if you spend one second on each level). But it’s not just about sorting packages. Unexpected challenges and mini-games regularly disrupt your routine, forcing you to adapt and think creatively. Sweep up trash, work in the dark during power outages, or even drive the delivery truck from time to time. The surprises never stop, just like the work. Features: • Endless Puzzle Gameplay: Dive into an infinite supply of challenging levels designed to test your organizational skills and creativity. • Dynamic Events: Encounter unpredictable scenarios that keep gameplay fresh and exciting. • Compelling Storytelling: Experience a twisting, satirical tale of ordinary work-life amidst extraordinary world events. • Competitive Leaderboards: Prove your skills by climbing the ranks and showing off your efficiency. • Relaxing Yet Intriguing Atmosphere: Enjoy a unique blend of soothing puzzle-solving and dark humor. Get Boxbound today to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience. Whether you’re chasing the top spot on the leaderboard or just looking to unwind, Boxbound will keep you coming back for more.

Screenshots

Airport Scanner4 screens
Boxbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxbound at Free against Airport Scanner's $1.99. Boxbound also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Airport Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Boxbound is free to download; Airport Scanner costs $1.99 up front. Airport Scanner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Boxbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Airport Scanner against 4.8 for Boxbound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 248 and 175 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Airport Scanner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Boxbound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airport Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Boxbound weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Airport Scanner versus Boxbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirport ScannerBoxbound
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (248 ratings)4.8 (175 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings248 — better175
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB164 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKedlin Company, LLCLinus Lindberg

Customer experience

Airport Scanner

All ratings248 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.9%

Boxbound

All ratings133 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

Airport Scanner

From 248 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Challenging and engaging
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 👍 Realistic airport security simulation
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Bonus game not working properly
  • 🐛 Difficulty level increases too rapidly
  • 🐛 Certain items hard to spot
  • 🐛 Upgrades and in-app purchases too expensive

Boxbound

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable story and humor
  • 👍 Lovable characters
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes after accepting privacy policy
  • 💡 Concerns about political/ideological aspects

Bugs and requests

Airport Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Mission select screen showing blank
  • Bonus game buttons not working
  • Crash on startup
  • Inconsistent scoring and progression
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and airports
  • Improve visibility and detection of items
  • Provide option to replay previous levels
  • Implement a pause/restart function
  • Add more variety to the bonus game

Boxbound

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashes after accepting privacy policy

Requested features

2 requests
  • Release the soundtrack
  • Remove political/ideological elements

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Airport Scanner

One-time6
  • 150,000 X-ray Bucks$0.99
  • 500,000 X-ray Bucks$0.99
  • 500,000 X-ray Bucks$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 2,000,000 X-ray Bucks$2.99
  • 1,500,000 X-ray bucks$4.99
  • 5,000,000 X-ray Bucks$4.99
4 purchases

Boxbound

One-time4
  • 20 Hint Coins$1.99
  • 50 Hint Coins$3.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
Show 1 more
  • 500 Hint Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Airport Scanner free?
Airport Scanner costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Boxbound free?
Boxbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airport Scanner or Boxbound?
Boxbound is rated higher. Airport Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Boxbound averages 4.8 from 175 ratings.
Do Airport Scanner or Boxbound have ads?
Boxbound shows ads; Airport Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Airport Scanner or Boxbound?
Airport Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Boxbound weekly. Most recently, Airport Scanner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Boxbound on October 21, 2026.

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