# Tiny Robots vs Boxbound

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boxbound at weekly against Tiny Robots's every 3 weeks. Tiny Robots's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 133). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Robots sells 8 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Robots against 4.8 for Boxbound. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Robots has 1K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 75% positive.

Tiny Robots ships an update every 3 weeks, Boxbound weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Robots | Boxbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-robots-portal-escape/id6443540853/reviews)** | [4.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbound-package-puzzles/id6471577718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 133 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 988 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Snapbreak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) | [Linus Lindberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/906397538) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Robots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-robots-portal-escape/id6443540853)

Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure in a vibrant robot world. Solve mechanical puzzles, find hidden objects, and collect items to rescue your grandpa from mysterious villains. Engage in mini-games, craft powerful artifacts, and customize your robot for a stylish escape.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle escape gameplay, Item collection and hidden object finding, Mechanical puzzle solving, Mini-games and hacking mechanics, Crafting artifacts, Robot customization, Boss encounters

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Hours No Ads Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy Surge | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Lounge | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Energy | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Enjoyable content
- 👍 Calm and relaxing puzzles
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Great art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with ball dropping mechanics
- 🤔 Unclear mission instructions
- 🤔 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Ads despite paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Ball dropping glitch on iPad
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Undo button for mini-games
- Vibration feedback for puzzles


### Boxbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbound-package-puzzles/id6471577718)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hint Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hint Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after accepting privacy policy

**Requested features**

- Release the soundtrack
- Remove political/ideological elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Robots free?

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

### Is Boxbound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Robots or Boxbound?

Tiny Robots is rated higher. Tiny Robots averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Boxbound averages 4.8 from 133 ratings.

### Do Tiny Robots or Boxbound have ads?

Both Tiny Robots and Boxbound show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Robots or Boxbound?

Tiny Robots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boxbound weekly. Most recently, Tiny Robots was updated on September 26, 2026 and Boxbound on August 24, 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.*