Comparison

Boxbound vs KOI Remake

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

Head to head
About

Boxbound

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
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The world is changing, but you still have to go to work. Step into the satirical world of Boxbound, a story-driven endless puzzle game that blends simplistic puzzle gameplay with a captivating narrative. You work in the warehouse alongside your stressed and overworked co-worker, Peter. Together, you tackle the endless stream of packages, solving day-to-day complications in the workplace while massive events unfold outside. Political upheaval, economic shifts, and a charismatic new leader changing the world — but within the warehouse, the grind never stops. It's not just a puzzle game - you’re diving into an ever-evolving experience. The game offers 9223372036854775807 levels, ensuring endless gameplay that will keep your brain fit for a lifetime (or around four billion lifetimes, to be precise, if you spend one second on each level). But it’s not just about sorting packages. Unexpected challenges and mini-games regularly disrupt your routine, forcing you to adapt and think creatively. Sweep up trash, work in the dark during power outages, or even drive the delivery truck from time to time. The surprises never stop, just like the work. Features: • Endless Puzzle Gameplay: Dive into an infinite supply of challenging levels designed to test your organizational skills and creativity. • Dynamic Events: Encounter unpredictable scenarios that keep gameplay fresh and exciting. • Compelling Storytelling: Experience a twisting, satirical tale of ordinary work-life amidst extraordinary world events. • Competitive Leaderboards: Prove your skills by climbing the ranks and showing off your efficiency. • Relaxing Yet Intriguing Atmosphere: Enjoy a unique blend of soothing puzzle-solving and dark humor. Get Boxbound today to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience. Whether you’re chasing the top spot on the leaderboard or just looking to unwind, Boxbound will keep you coming back for more.

About

KOI Remake

Embark on a serene adventure as a koi fish, navigating diverse landscapes and solving intricate puzzles. Uncover hidden memories and find inner peace in a beautifully rendered world.

Highlights
  • Healing and mesmerizing adventure
  • Exquisite Chinese-style illustrations
  • Diverse and immersive sceneries
  • Gravity sensing interactive system
  • Intriguing environmental puzzles
  • Thrilling adventure with dangers
Features
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KOI Remake presents a healing and mesmerizing adventure from the perspective of a little koi fish, who travels all the way upstream and finally arrives at the dreamlike Starry Night Lake against all odds. Solving the puzzles, collecting the fragments of memories, and uncovering the hidden past of the little koi… Beneath the enchanting waters of the lotus pond, are you ready to follow the lead of the koi and embark on a refreshing journey for inner peace? 【Polished Graphics】 With exquisite Chinese-style illustrations and 3D remodeling, KOI Remake presents you with a refreshing and immersive gameplay in a more vivid world. 【Diverse Sceneries】 From the tranquil lotus pond to the swift stream, from the murky sewage maze to the dreamlike Starry Night Lake… There’s always more to discover in your next exploration! 【Gravity Sensing System】 The brand new interactive system allows you to feel the motion of the blooming flowers and the flowing stream by slightly rotating your devices. 【Intriguing Puzzles】 Dead branches that block your way, lurking geckos hidden in the dark, scattered petals waiting to be picked up… Use your wit to solve the ingenious puzzles! 【Thrilling Adventure】 Keep away from the brutal black fish, swim through the unquiet waters and avoid the naked wires… Brave the danger along the way to uncover the hidden truth and reach the final destination! Spiritual Journey: Collect the fragments of memories scattered everywhere to have a glimpse of the hidden past. Take on this introspective spiritual journey to find the perfect balance between man and nature, and feel for yourself the importance of environmental protection.

Screenshots

Boxbound4 screens
KOI Remake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boxbound at Free against KOI Remake's $1.99. Boxbound also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (133 vs 10). KOI Remake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support 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

Boxbound is free to download; KOI Remake costs $1.99 up front. Boxbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KOI Remake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxbound against 4.8 for KOI Remake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxbound has 133 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Boxbound's written reviews are positive against 100% of KOI Remake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxbound ships an update weekly, KOI Remake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Boxbound versus KOI Remake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxboundKOI Remake
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (133 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings133 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB576 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLinus LindbergDotoyou Games

Customer experience

Boxbound

All ratings133 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

KOI Remake

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boxbound

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashes after accepting privacy policy

Requested features

2 requests
  • Release the soundtrack
  • Remove political/ideological elements

KOI Remake

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Boxbound

One-time4
  • 20 Hint Coins$1.99
  • 50 Hint Coins$3.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • 500 Hint Coins$19.99
None

KOI Remake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boxbound free?
Boxbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KOI Remake free?
KOI Remake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boxbound or KOI Remake?
KOI Remake is rated higher. Boxbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while KOI Remake averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Boxbound or KOI Remake have ads?
Boxbound shows ads; KOI Remake does not.
Which is updated more often, Boxbound or KOI Remake?
Boxbound ships an update weekly, and KOI Remake every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxbound was updated on August 24, 2026 and KOI Remake on September 21, 2026.

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