GNOG vs Mystery Box 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D puzzle gameplay
- Tactile toy-like monster heads
- Explore hidden worlds
- Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull interactions
- Optional AR support
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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.
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.
- Intricate puzzle boxes
- Brain-teasing challenges
- Captivating soundtrack
- Hint system
- Share achievements
- Elements Stone extra challenge
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | GNOG | Mystery Box 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (290 ratings) — better | 3.6 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 290 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #184 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 439 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KO_OP | XSGames |
Customer experience
GNOG
Mystery Box 5
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
GNOG
No in-app purchases
Mystery Box 5
- Unlock All levels$3.99
- Unlock All levels + Coffee$4.99
- Unlock All levels + Love$7.99









