# Beads Out vs Box Away

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beads Out at every 6 days against Box Away's monthly. Beads Out also leads on chart position (#124 vs unranked) and ratings volume (27K vs 5.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beads Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Box Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beads Out against 4.7 for Box Away. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beads Out has 27K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Beads Out's written reviews are positive against 36% of Box Away's.

Beads Out ships an update every 6 days, Box Away monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beads Out | Box Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-out/id6745879781/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-away/id6752283671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **36.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [UNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688429920) |

## What reviewers say

### Beads Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-out/id6745879781)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Sort colored balls into matching boxes by collecting them from a conveyor. This puzzle game challenges players to efficiently clear the board by color. It offers addictive gameplay for quick sessions.

**Highlights:** Collect balls from conveyor, Sort balls by color, Clear the board, Addictive gameplay, Color-matching puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Happy Hour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pop Up | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beads Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Forced ads after every level
- 🔥 Overheats phone
- 💰 Expensive power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Boxes on level 232 never activate
- Can't progress past level 189 due to blocked containers

**Requested features**

- Faster conveyor belt speed
- Level select option
- Ability to report bugs


### Box Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-away/id6752283671)

Engage in a satisfying 3D puzzle experience where you sort, collect, and organize objects into their correct boxes. Master increasingly complex challenges, enjoy smooth drag-and-drop controls, and discover the joy of bringing order to chaos.

**Highlights:** 3D object sorting and collecting, Drag and drop controls, Chain reaction combos, Hundreds of evolving levels, 3D visuals and soundscapes, Boosters and power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match Favor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essential Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle Sale | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beads Out free?

Beads Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Box Away free?

Box Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beads Out or Box Away?

Box Away is rated higher. Beads Out averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Box Away averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Beads Out or Box Away have ads?

Both Beads Out and Box Away show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beads Out or Box Away?

Beads Out ships an update every 6 days, and Box Away monthly. Most recently, Beads Out was updated on November 8, 2026 and Box Away on November 5, 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.*