Comparison

GNOG vs Mystery Box 5

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

Head to head
About

GNOG

Explore miniature worlds hidden within charming monster heads in this tactile 3D puzzle game. Manipulate toys and secrets by pointing, clicking, and interacting with the environment. Discover hidden secrets and enjoy an immersive experience, with optional augmented reality support.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Tactile toy-like monster heads
  • Explore hidden worlds
  • Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull interactions
  • Optional AR support
Features
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GNOG is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets. Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with uniquely charming monster heads, and explore the hidden worlds inside them. Inspired by real-world toy designs, every GNOG head is a miniature world to discover. GNOG has optional AR support to transform your tabletop into a magical toy box, bringing a new level of tactile, physical interaction to its world.

About

Mystery Box 5

Embark on an unforgettable puzzle adventure exploring intricate boxes filled with enigmas and brain-teasing challenges. Enjoy a captivating soundtrack and get hints when you're stuck. Share your achievements with friends and the community.

Highlights
  • Intricate puzzle boxes
  • Brain-teasing challenges
  • Captivating soundtrack
  • Hint system
  • Share achievements
  • Elements Stone extra challenge
Features
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"Another masterpiece by XSGames!" "Fun is guaranteed" "It gives you the sensation of being genuinely confined in a room" ——————————•—————————— A UNFORGETTABLE PUZZLE ADVENTURE Explore a new series of intricate boxes filled with alluring enigmas and brain-teasing challenges that will leave you a lasting impression THE ELEMENTS STONE Unlock all 10 boxes of the game and play this extra challenge in the room of the Elements Stone EXCEPTIONAL GAME DESIGN With a straightforward user interface and captivating puzzles, this game promises an engaging experience that expertly balances challenge and entertainment, keeping you engaged for hours. THE FIRST 3 LEVELS ARE FREE Try the game by playing the first three boxes, unlock the full game with a cheap In-App Purchase A CAPTIVATING SOUNDTRACK Each Box has its music theme, for you to play this adventure in a transcendental way GOT STUCK? Click the bulb button in the scene to get a hint that will help you solve the puzzles. In case you got really stuck on a puzzle, feel free to get in touch with the developer at xsgames.co to get some more hints SHARE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Let your community and friends know what you're playing and how far you've gone in this escape room adventure! ——————————•—————————— XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on X and Instagram

Screenshots

GNOG4 screens
Mystery Box 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mystery Box 5 at Free against GNOG's $4.99. GNOG's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 33%) and rating (4.4 vs 3.6). On 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

Mystery Box 5 is free to download; GNOG costs $4.99 up front. Mystery Box 5 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GNOG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GNOG holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GNOG has 290 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of GNOG's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mystery Box 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNOG ships an update every 3 weeks, Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
GNOG versus Mystery Box 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNOGMystery Box 5
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (290 ratings) — better3.6 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings290 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB439 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKO_OPXSGames

Customer experience

GNOG

All ratings290 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.8%

Mystery Box 5

All ratings34 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

GNOG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking after completion
  • Ending animation not triggering
  • Freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and puzzles
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Optimization for older devices

Mystery Box 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GNOG

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mystery Box 5

One-time3
  • Unlock All levels$3.99
  • Unlock All levels + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock All levels + Love$7.99

Questions

Is GNOG free?
GNOG costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mystery Box 5 free?
Mystery Box 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GNOG or Mystery Box 5?
GNOG is rated higher. GNOG averages 4.4 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Mystery Box 5 averages 3.6 from 34 ratings.
Do GNOG or Mystery Box 5 have ads?
Neither GNOG nor Mystery Box 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GNOG or Mystery Box 5?
GNOG ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. Most recently, GNOG was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mystery Box 5 on September 27, 2026.

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