# Parallel Experiment vs Boxville 2

The clearest difference is rating: Boxville 2 at 4.8 against Parallel Experiment's 3.3. Boxville 2 also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 57%) and ratings volume (292 vs 7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Parallel Experiment costs $6.99 and Boxville 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Boxville 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxville 2 has 292 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Parallel Experiment's written reviews are positive against 88% of Boxville 2's.

Parallel Experiment ships an update every 3 weeks, Boxville 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parallel Experiment | Boxville 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-experiment/id6477541914/reviews) | **[4.8 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville-2/id6670721926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eleven Products Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040907730) | [Triomatica Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605475849) |

## What reviewers say

### Parallel Experiment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-experiment/id6477541914)

A cooperative puzzle game where two players, separated with different clues, must communicate to solve escape room-style challenges. Features a noir-inspired comic book art style and over 80 collaborative puzzles.

**Highlights:** Two Player Co-Op, Challenging Collaborative Puzzles, Retro-Inspired Mini-Games, Cooperative Dialogues, Comic Book Storytelling, In-Game Notebook for Notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boxville 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville-2/id6670721926)

Embark on an adventure in a city of boxes to find a missing friend and fix a fireworks mishap. Explore diverse locations, solve puzzles, and enjoy charming hand-drawn visuals and unique interactions.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn visuals, Unique animations and sounds, Original music tracks, Logic puzzles, Story-driven mini-games, No dialogue

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Entertaining and enjoyable
- 💡 Challenging but not frustrating puzzles
- 🎨 Wonderful graphics and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of guidance on some puzzles
- ⏱️ Game is too short

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not sensitive enough on mobile

**Requested features**

- More Boxville games
- Longer story and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parallel Experiment free?

Parallel Experiment costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxville 2 free?

Boxville 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Parallel Experiment or Boxville 2?

Boxville 2 is rated higher. Parallel Experiment averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Boxville 2 averages 4.8 from 292 ratings.

### Do Parallel Experiment or Boxville 2 have ads?

Neither Parallel Experiment nor Boxville 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parallel Experiment or Boxville 2?

Parallel Experiment ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boxville 2 weekly. Most recently, Parallel Experiment was updated on October 10, 2026 and Boxville 2 on October 15, 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.*