Boring Time vs AnimalMatrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boring Time
This app offers a collection of classic puzzle games to entertain you when you're bored. It includes Sudoku, 2048, Minesweeper, FreeCell Solitaire, and an original triple-match card game. Designed for mild entertainment during downtime.
- Sudoku puzzles
- 2048 sliding puzzle
- Minesweeper strategy game
- FreeCell Solitaire
- Digit triple-match game
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BoringTime Hey there, fellow bored soul! Are you tired of staring at the ceiling, questioning the meaning of life, and contemplating whether you should finally clean your room? Well, worry no more! I, an extremely bored and questionably productive individual, have created BoringTime – a collection of classic puzzle games designed to keep your brain mildly entertained while you wait for something more exciting to happen. Inside this treasure trove of time-wasting wonders, you’ll find: • Sudoku – Because nothing says “fun” like meticulously placing numbers in a grid! • 2048 – The addictive sliding puzzle that will make you feel smart… until you realize you’re just moving tiles around aimlessly. • Minesweeper – Test your luck and strategy by clicking boxes and hoping you don’t explode. • FreeCell Solitaire – Because shuffling virtual cards is a great alternative to shuffling through existential dread. • Digit – Our original triple-match card stacking game that’s as fun as it is totally unnecessary. I made this because I was bored. Now, you can play it because you’re bored. It’s a win-win! Download BoringTime and let’s embrace the art of productive procrastination together!
AnimalMatrix
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An Adorably Addictive Merge Puzzle Game! Welcome to Animal Matrix! This is a relaxing puzzle game that combines the classic 2048 gameplay with charming, cute animal characters. Simply swipe to merge two identical animals and unlock new, magical companions! Game Features: Super cute 2D animals, each with its own unique personality! Easy to learn, fun to play—just swipe and enjoy! A rich evolution chain waiting for you to discover! Soothing and refreshing art style to calm your mind. Leaderboard system—compete with your friends for high scores! Undo and position-swap features to help you out of tricky situations! Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle master, Animal Matrix offers fun and challenge for everyone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boring Time at none against AnimalMatrix's 1. AnimalMatrix's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AnimalMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boring Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boring Time ships an update every 6 weeks, AnimalMatrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boring Time | AnimalMatrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zheng cao | yao shi |
In-app purchases
Boring Time
No in-app purchases
AnimalMatrix
- Refill Shell$1.99









