Comparison

BoXiKoN! vs Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

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

Head to head
About

BoXiKoN!

A classic action puzzler where players rotate and place falling shapes to form solid lines, clearing space and preventing the grid from filling up. It offers a relaxed, brain-teasing experience with multiple levels and shapes.

Highlights
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • 20 challenging levels
  • Relaxed mode for unhurried play
  • Variety of up to 74 shapes
  • Auto-save and auto-continue functionality
  • Multi-touch controls for rotation
Features
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A calm, clever action puzzler — now with crisp high-density graphics and smoother gameplay throughout. Rotate and drop shapes into the grid to build solid connecting lines across or down. Complete a line and it clears, freeing up space to keep going. Simple to pick up, but staying alive takes real planning — the grid fills faster than you think. This is a brain teaser rather than a twitch arcade game. There's no clock forcing your hand in Relaxed Mode, so you can sit with a tricky board for as long as you like. If you enjoy quiet, spatial thinking games, this one will fit right in. Over a decade on the App Store and still going. Features - Very simple to learn - 20 levels (maybe more) to work through - Relaxed Mode — take your time - Up to 64 different shapes - Redrawn for modern high-density displays - Auto-save and auto-continue, so you can pick up mid-board BoXiKoN is now developed and supported by ElectroSoma Ltd. We will be keeping the game refreshed and maintained, as well as working on a sequel.

About

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

Features
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This is an Ad supported version of Parachute Pete. How to play - It's not enough for Pete to don his trusty parachute, board a plane, climb to 12,000 feet, and jump out of said plane. Oh no!. He's also obsessed with passing through giant rings as he free falls to the ground. Don't ask me why, it's just his thing! - Your job is to guide Pete through the rings as he free falls. Move Pete by tilting your device in the direction you wish Pete to move. Aim for the ring's dead centre or risk missing. - Score 'Ring Points' by passing through rings. - Look out for other 'things' that may hinder Pete as he hurtles to the ground. Hitting them will not only slow Pete down but you will also lose a 'Ring Point'. - Not that he'd admit it but Pete is a little bit 'OCD' when it comes to free falling through giant rings. If you miss a ring, it's game over, start again! Features - Universal app compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. - Retina display optimised. - Game Center achievements and top score leaderboard supported. - Facebook functionality supported.

Screenshots

BoXiKoN!4 screens
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoXiKoN! at none against Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)'s 1. BoXiKoN! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BoXiKoN! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoXiKoN! ships an update every 16 months, Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BoXiKoN! versus Parachute Pete (Ad Supported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoXiKoN!Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElectroSoma LtdPaul Andrew Herbert

In-app purchases

None

BoXiKoN!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • 'Remove Ads'$0.99

Questions

Is BoXiKoN! free?
BoXiKoN! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) free?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoXiKoN! or Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) have ads?
Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) shows ads; BoXiKoN! does not.
Which is updated more often, BoXiKoN! or Parachute Pete (Ad Supported)?
BoXiKoN! ships an update every 16 months, and Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) every 5 weeks. Most recently, BoXiKoN! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Parachute Pete (Ad Supported) on October 28, 2026.

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