# Boxville 2 vs TR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxville 2 at 88% against TR's 64%. Boxville 2 also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). TR's advantage is chart position (#16 vs #142). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Boxville 2 costs $1.99 and TR $6.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxville 2 has 319 ratings behind it against 37, 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 64% of TR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxville 2 | TR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxville-2/id6670721926/reviews)** | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-49/id6754027574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#16** |
| Size | 513 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Triomatica Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605475849) | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxville 2

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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


### TR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tr-49/id6754027574)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Puzzle, #24 Top Paid · Adventure, #133 Top Paid · Games, #198 Top Paid (US App Store)

Uncover a WWII-era mystery by navigating a vast archive of obscure texts. Communicate with a mysterious handler to find a stolen book and unravel the secrets of the machine's creators before time runs out.

**Highlights:** Narrative deduction gameplay, Interactive audio drama, Archive exploration, Link obscure texts, Dynamic dialogue system, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxville 2 free?

Boxville 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TR free?

TR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boxville 2 or TR?

Boxville 2 is rated higher. Boxville 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while TR averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Boxville 2 or TR have ads?

Neither Boxville 2 nor TR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxville 2 or TR?

Boxville 2 ships an update weekly, and TR weekly. Most recently, Boxville 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and TR on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Boxville 2 or TR?

Boxville 2 currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and TR at #16. 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.*