Comparison

Brain Box vs Monkey Maze

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

Head to head
About

Brain Box

Engage your mind with a classic logic puzzle game. The objective is to strategically move boxes to their designated spots using simple touch controls and enjoy hours of challenging fun with its brilliant graphics.

Highlights
  • Logical puzzle gameplay
  • Strategic box placement
  • Easy touch controls
  • Brilliant graphics
  • Challenging levels
Features
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Brain Box is a classic box-pushing puzzle game (sokoban) that is easy to learn and hard to put down. Push every box onto a target – but think first: a box can be pushed, never pulled. 276 HAND-PICKED LEVELS • 240 puzzles in 20 packs, from Beginner to Expert • Classic mode: the 36 original Brain Box levels • 132 levels are free to play; Premium unlocks all the others SIMPLE, SMART CONTROLS • Tap where you want to go – the worker finds the way • Tap a box next to you to push it, or simply swipe • Unlimited undo and redo HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT • A hint shows you the next correct push • Free hints every day • Stuck-box warning: know at once when a box can no longer reach a target PLAY YOUR WAY • Earn up to 3 stars – solve a level in the fewest moves • Auto-save: leave any time and continue where you left off • Light and dark themes, relaxing music • Plays offline, no account needed • 13 languages PREMIUM (one-time purchase) • Unlocks every level pack • Removes the ads between levels • Unlimited hints HOW TO PLAY Walk around the warehouse and push the boxes onto the green target squares. You can push only one box at a time and you can never pull one. The level is solved when every box sits on a target. Perfect for fans of sokoban, logic puzzles, brain teasers and box games. How many levels can you solve?

About

Monkey Maze

Navigate challenging mazes by strategically pushing crates to reach the banana. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience with a unique twist, designed to stimulate your brain. Unlock achievements and improve your score by replaying levels.

Highlights
  • Sokoban-style puzzle gameplay
  • Strategic crate pushing
  • Increasingly challenging mazes
  • Unlockable awards and achievements
  • Score improvement and star ratings
  • Customizable music options
Features
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Monkey Maze is a classic Sokoban-style maze and puzzle game with a fun twist designed to get your brain moving. Help Monkey reach his banana by strategically pushing crates into the correct positions while navigating increasingly challenging mazes. Simply tap a square to tell Monkey where to go, and he’ll find the path. Once all crates are in place, grab the banana and move on to the next level. Complete all levels in the adventure to earn an award you can share with friends. Replay levels to improve your score, increase your star rating, and unlock more Game Center achievements. Monkey Maze includes multiple background music tracks to keep you motivated, or play your own music and enjoy the rhythm of Monkey’s footsteps. Download Monkey Maze today and give it a try. Free to play and enjoy!

Screenshots

Brain Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monkey Maze at 100% against Brain Box's 0%. Monkey Maze also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Brain Box's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Brain Box sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Monkey Maze sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Maze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Brain Box's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monkey Maze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Box ships an update every 85 months, Monkey Maze every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brain Box versus Monkey Maze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain BoxMonkey Maze
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 85 monthsEvery 39 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli VarliBlaine Leckett

Customer experience

Brain Box

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Monkey Maze

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brain Box

One-time3
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 30 Hints$1.99
  • Premium$3.99
6 purchases

Monkey Maze

One-time6
  • Set of 5 Extra Lives$0.99
  • Kids Adventure Add-On$1.99
  • Set of 3 Solution Credits$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Deluxe Upgrade$5.99
  • Premium Upgrade$9.99
  • The Ultimate Upgrade$24.99

Questions

Is Brain Box free?
Brain Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monkey Maze free?
Monkey Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Box or Monkey Maze?
Monkey Maze is rated higher. Brain Box averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Monkey Maze averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Brain Box or Monkey Maze have ads?
Brain Box shows ads; Monkey Maze does not.
Which is updated more often, Brain Box or Monkey Maze?
Brain Box ships an update every 85 months, and Monkey Maze every 39 months. Most recently, Brain Box was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monkey Maze on November 3, 2026.

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