Comparison

Boring Time vs AnimalMatrix

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sudoku puzzles
  • 2048 sliding puzzle
  • Minesweeper strategy game
  • FreeCell Solitaire
  • Digit triple-match game
Features
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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!

About

AnimalMatrix

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Boring Time3 screens
AnimalMatrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnimalMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boring Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boring Time ships an update every 6 weeks, AnimalMatrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Boring Time versus AnimalMatrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoring TimeAnimalMatrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzheng caoyao shi

In-app purchases

None

Boring Time

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AnimalMatrix

One-time1
  • Refill Shell$1.99

Questions

Is Boring Time free?
Boring Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnimalMatrix free?
AnimalMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boring Time or AnimalMatrix have ads?
Neither Boring Time nor AnimalMatrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boring Time or AnimalMatrix?
Boring Time ships an update every 6 weeks, and AnimalMatrix weekly. Most recently, Boring Time was updated on October 7, 2026 and AnimalMatrix on October 12, 2026.

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