Comparison

Animal Captain vs Boxville Lite

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

Head to head
About

Animal Captain

Guide animals onto a ferry by matching compatible species, teaching preschoolers about animal relationships. Solve simple puzzles to ensure all passengers are happy before setting sail.

Highlights
  • Animal species matching puzzles
  • Ferry transport simulation
  • Teaches carnivore/herbivore relationships
  • Minimalistic graphics
  • Simple gameplay for preschoolers
Features
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Animal Captain is a stylish game for preschoolers, which focuses on the relation between animal species through simple problem solving. You’re the Animal Captain, a seasoned sailor and the proud owner of a small ferry which transports animals of all kinds across the sea. The ferry only has limited space, and the animals are therefore forced to share their cabin with other animals. Some animal species make great matches while others make horrible matches. For example, an elephant and a parrot make a great travelling duo, while a snake and a mouse are terrible roommates. It’s up to you to make sure all the animals are happy before departure, by swapping them between the rooms. The super minimalistic graphics and simple gameplay create a stylish and fun game experience, which not only focus on entertainment but also aims to teach children about the relationship between carnivores and herbivores.

About

Boxville Lite

An immersive adventure puzzle game set in a city of boxes. Players solve logic puzzles and riddles through doodles and collaboration. Offers both solo and shared experiences.

Highlights
  • Immersive adventure puzzle gameplay
  • Logic puzzles and riddles
  • Doodle-based storytelling
  • Solo play mode
  • Collaborative multiplayer mode
  • City of boxes setting
Features
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Boxville Lite is a short immersive adventure puzzle game set in a city of boxes, where speechless cans create stories through doodles on cardboards. Whether you prefer solo play to immerse yourself in the atmosphere and tackle intricate logic puzzles and riddles, or enjoy shared experiences with friends and family while collaborating to solve puzzles, Boxville Lite offers a captivating gaming experience for all and give you an understanding on what to expect in Boxville.

Screenshots

Animal Captain4 screens
Boxville Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Animal Captain at 4.4 against Boxville Lite's 3.8. Animal Captain also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Boxville Lite's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Animal Captain holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Animal Captain's written reviews are positive against 69% of Boxville Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animal Captain ships an update every 6 weeks, Boxville Lite every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Animal Captain versus Boxville Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimal CaptainBoxville Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB854 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItalic ApSTriomatica Games

Customer experience

Animal Captain

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Boxville Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

Animal Captain

No in-app purchases

None

Boxville Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Animal Captain free?
Animal Captain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boxville Lite free?
Boxville Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Animal Captain or Boxville Lite?
Animal Captain is rated higher. Animal Captain averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Boxville Lite averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Animal Captain or Boxville Lite have ads?
Neither Animal Captain nor Boxville Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Animal Captain or Boxville Lite?
Animal Captain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boxville Lite every 9 months. Most recently, Animal Captain was updated on November 1, 2026 and Boxville Lite on November 3, 2026.

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