# Boxbound vs KOI Remake

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxbound | KOI Remake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbound-package-puzzles/id6471577718/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koi-remake/id6740070840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 164 MB | 576 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linus Lindberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/906397538) | [Dotoyou Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480148667) |

## 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


### KOI Remake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koi-remake/id6740070840)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*