Comparison

Faraway 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

Faraway

Embark on a galactic escape with challenging puzzles and a captivating story. Explore new environments, solve intricate riddles, and uncover the mystery behind a family's adventure. Enjoy hours of immersive gameplay with a unique soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Challenging escape puzzles
  • Brand new galactic locations
  • Immersive story finale
  • Original ambiance soundtrack
  • Collect hidden notes
  • 18 new levels
Features
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Escape all-new locations in Faraway: Galactic Escape, where challenging puzzles and brand new ambiance will take you to unexpected twists in the story. The sixth sequel to an epic journey will awaken the sense of adventure, challenge your mind, and puzzle-solving abilities. Take part in the grand finale of an epic story that will bring you hours of fun. STORY FINALE Follow courageous Allison as she finally arrives at Faraway. Time pressure, brand new environment, and obligation to save her family will take her to the limits of her strength, but also to the realization that there are higher stakes at hand. Enjoy the beautiful original ambiance soundtrack that will keep you immersed in the story. EXCITING LOCATIONS Navigate through the brand-new, breathtaking galactic journey that will take you to Faraway places. The alluring scenery of unexplored parts of the universe will leave you breathless and will intrigue you to find out more about this place. INTRICATE PUZZLES Embark on a journey through 18 new levels of intriguing escape puzzles in a 3D ambiance that will mesmerize you from the moment you start playing. Explore the surroundings, find secret notes and learn the story behind. This puzzle game looks amazing on the latest devices including the iPhone 11 Pro and iPad Pro. THE MYSTERY ENDS Collect all notes and learn the long-awaited truth about the Faraway place, its origins, and its purpose. There are no truths untold. You will learn what triggered Allison’s family to embark on the Faraway adventure. TRY FOR FREE Play for free with the option to purchase additional levels and experience the whole story. Faraway: Galactic Escape will leave you craving for more, but it will give you a sense of completion of this grand heroic saga.

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

Faraway4 screens
Mystery Box 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faraway at 81% against Mystery Box 5's 33%. Faraway also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (230 vs 35). On price, update cadence, 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. Faraway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mystery Box 5 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faraway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faraway has 230 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Faraway's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mystery Box 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faraway ships an update every 3 months, Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Faraway versus Mystery Box 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarawayMystery Box 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (230 ratings) — better3.7 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB439 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSnapbreak Games ABXSGames

Customer experience

Faraway

All ratings230 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative10.8%

Mystery Box 5

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

Bugs and requests

Faraway

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing on iOS 13.4.1 update
  • Glitches with third note on level 16
  • Photo management issues and bugs
  • Freezing and performance problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free levels and content
  • Landscape mode support on iPad
  • Ability to move as own character
  • Improved hint system and guidance
  • Sequel or additional Faraway games

Mystery Box 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Faraway

One-time1
  • All Levels Special$3.99
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 Faraway free?
Faraway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mystery Box 5 free?
Mystery Box 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Faraway or Mystery Box 5?
Faraway is rated higher. Faraway averages 4.6 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Mystery Box 5 averages 3.7 from 35 ratings.
Do Faraway or Mystery Box 5 have ads?
Neither Faraway nor Mystery Box 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faraway or Mystery Box 5?
Faraway ships an update every 3 months, and Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Faraway was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mystery Box 5 on October 23, 2026.

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