Comparison

Boontz! vs BoxCat

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

Head to head
About

Boontz!

Features
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Embark on the journey of adorable Penguin Dad, who sets out on an extraordinary adventure to save his beloved Penguin Family. This unique quest will take you into the magical world of classic games, where every pixel evokes memories of a time when retro-style games were the essence of entertainment. Set out on a Winter Journey This Sokoban-inspired game takes place on a board depicting arctic landscape, where you strategically interact with objects to navigate a path towards family reunion. As you take on the role of a guide to Penguin Dad, you'll be challenged to conquer the obstacles and reach your family. Magic Frosty Power Employ your wit and the Magic Frosty Power to move ice blocks and open new pathways. You will soon realize that with every step new possibilities appear. Careful planning and strategic abilities are crucial, as one false move can derail your progress. Solve Puzzles and Uncover Mysteries The game is designed to deliver a relaxing experience, with easily understood rules. Numerous puzzles await, requiring strategic thinking and dexterity. The game progressively increases in difficulty and each level presents a unique challenge, with new mysteries and tasks, striking the perfect balance between challenge and fun. Make difficult decisions and unlock subsequent levels. User-friendly Gaming Experience With intuitive controls and touch-responsive interface, the game is easy to navigate through. Retro-style pixel-art visuals and harmonious music work together to make your gaming adventure enjoyable. Easy to understand tutorials and instructions are included to jump start your game experience. Hours of Mind Bending Fun Your primary goal is to liberate the penguin family. Slide ice blocks, conquer watery obstacles, locate keys, and unlock gates to reach your loved ones. The ultimate reward? The sweet satisfaction of successful penguin family reunions. Download and play for free! 32 unique levels are waiting for you. All of them include logic challenges of varying difficulty. Check if you're ready for the winter adventure of a lifetime! So, Boontz!

About

BoxCat

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Help the cat bring every cardboard box home to a paw print. BoxCat is a cozy sokoban puzzle game in a warm cardboard-room world. Tap an empty tile to walk, swipe to push, and place every box on a paw print to finish. If an idea goes wrong, undo, redo, or return to just before your last push and try another route. • 100 main levels, with the first 12 redesigned to introduce positioning, detours, and box order • 4 Cat Door puzzles: the cat can pass through the green doorway, but boxes cannot • Free offline hints: start with an idea, reveal the next push position, and choose whether to watch a demonstration • Tap-to-walk never automatically pushes a box • Undo, redo, and undo the last push for easier experimentation • Save your unfinished puzzle and undo history, then pick up where you left off • Celebrate every clear, with a separate medal for the shortest route • Revisit chapters and adjust sound and motion effects • No in-app purchases; puzzles and hints work offline Take your time and try a different angle. Every box has a home. The game is available in English and Traditional Chinese. It follows your device language, and you can switch languages on the home screen.

Screenshots

Boontz!4 screens
BoxCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Boontz! at 13.0 against BoxCat's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boontz! ships an update every 5 days, BoxCat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Boontz! versus BoxCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoontz!BoxCat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin Kustalyu te Lin

In-app purchases

None

Boontz!

No in-app purchases

None

BoxCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boontz! free?
Boontz! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxCat free?
BoxCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boontz! or BoxCat have ads?
Both Boontz! and BoxCat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Boontz! or BoxCat?
Boontz! ships an update every 5 days, and BoxCat every 8 days. Most recently, Boontz! was updated on October 27, 2026 and BoxCat on October 25, 2026.

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