# Box Fix vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is ads: Box Fix at none against Flow Free's shown. Flow Free's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (14K vs 18). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box Fix sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Free sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 14K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Box Fix's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's.

Box Fix ships an update every 5 months, Flow Free every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Fix | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-fix/id622045453/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-shapes/id6642642713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keylogic Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/622045456) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Box Fix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-fix/id622045453)

A challenging puzzle game where players draw boxes on a board. Each box must contain a single number equal to its area, and the entire board must be filled without overlapping boxes.

**Highlights:** Draw boxes on board, Each box contains one number, Number equals box area, No overlapping boxes, Fill the entire board

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5x5 Box Fix Paid1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Box Fix Paid1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Box Fix Paid2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 hint | $2.99 | one-time |
| All1 Paid1 5-10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All1 Paid2 5-10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All2 Paid1 11-15 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 85 hint | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 hint | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Great concept and logic
- ⏳ Addictive and time-passing
- 👍 Good for serious thinkers
- 📱 Entertaining and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 💸 Ads not removed after purchase
- 🔄 Repetitive levels/patterns
- 🤔 Confusing at first
- 🖱️ Fiddly controls on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Ads still showing after payment for removal
- Bug on level 3 making it impossible
- App crashes after a few minutes
- Hard to close popup ads
- In-app purchases not removing ads

**Requested features**

- Tech upgrade for a more modern feel
- More difficult levels
- Option to upgrade to a non-ad version
- Integrate numbers or numericals into gameplay


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-shapes/id6642642713)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board and solve puzzles. Avoid crossing pipes to complete each level. Offers hundreds of free puzzles with varying difficulty, plus daily challenges and a timed mode.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of shaped puzzles, Daily new levels, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great new gameplay twist
- 👍 Consistent with previous Flow Free games
- 💡 Innovative 3D and irregular shapes
- 🎨 Beautiful and relaxing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Inconsistent UI changes from previous Flow Free games
- 💰 In-app purchases for color packs
- 🤔 Confusing button placements

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental hint usage due to button placement
- Visibility issues with overlapping paths in 3D levels

**Requested features**

- Restore original UI layout from previous Flow Free games
- Option to disable in-app purchase prompts
- Forward/backward level navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Fix free?

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

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Fix or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Box Fix averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Box Fix or Flow Free have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Box Fix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Box Fix or Flow Free?

Box Fix ships an update every 5 months, and Flow Free every 10 months. Most recently, Box Fix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flow Free on November 9, 2026.

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