# Boxville 2 vs Second Best

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boxville 2 at weekly against Second Best's every 3 months. Boxville 2 also leads on ratings volume (292 vs 31) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). Second Best's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Boxville 2 costs $3.99 and Second Best $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Second Best holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxville 2 has 292 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Boxville 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Best's.

Boxville 2 ships an update weekly, Second Best every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxville 2 | Second Best |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville-2/id6670721926/reviews) | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | #194 |
| Size | 513 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Triomatica Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605475849) | [MysteryCaper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxville 2

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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


### Second Best

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Continue an absurd mystery adventure filled with unexpected twists and whimsical humor. Solve clever puzzles and explore a world brought to life with charming hand-drawn visuals. Uncover the truth about your identity and escape a perilous journey.

**Highlights:** Absurd mystery adventure, Interactive story with twists, Classic point and click gameplay, Solve zany puzzles, Hand-drawn visuals, Colorful characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxville 2 free?

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

### Is Second Best free?

Second Best costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boxville 2 or Second Best?

Second Best is rated higher. Boxville 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Second Best averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do Boxville 2 or Second Best have ads?

Neither Boxville 2 nor Second Best shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxville 2 or Second Best?

Boxville 2 ships an update weekly, and Second Best every 3 months. Most recently, Boxville 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Second Best on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Boxville 2 or Second Best?

Boxville 2 currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and Second Best at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*