# Boxbound vs Rummix

The clearest difference is rating: Boxbound at 4.8 against Rummix's 4.6. Boxbound also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 39). Rummix's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Rummix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxbound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Boxbound's written reviews are positive against 78% of Rummix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boxbound ships an update weekly, Rummix every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxbound | Rummix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbound-package-puzzles/id6471577718/reviews)** | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummix/id6736773493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linus Lindberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/906397538) | [Luis Contreras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773328990) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Rummix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummix/id6736773493)

This is an addictive card-matching puzzle game that blends strategy and number puzzles. Players match numbers to score points, but must be careful not to go too long without a match, or face a "Sudden Death Timer". It offers quick play sessions and endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Number-matching puzzle gameplay, Strategy and fast-paced decision-making, Sudden Death Timer for added pressure, Easy to learn, hard to master, Endless replayability, Minimalist and intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Good for brain training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Needs option to turn off sound/music
- 🐛 Restricted movement in Arcade mode

**Reported bugs**

- Game not working after ads
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off card shaking
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxbound free?

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

### Is Rummix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxbound or Rummix?

Boxbound is rated higher. Boxbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Rummix averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Boxbound or Rummix have ads?

Both Boxbound and Rummix show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxbound or Rummix?

Boxbound ships an update weekly, and Rummix every 6 days. Most recently, Boxbound was updated on August 24, 2026 and Rummix on July 4, 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.*