Gate Escape vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gate Escape
A first-person puzzle game with a retro aesthetic. Players use portals and shields to navigate challenging environments filled with hazards like conveyor belts, ice, and lava. Compete with friends on leaderboards for the fastest speed runs.
- Portal mechanics
- Shield usage
- Retro first-person perspective
- Hazardous environments
- Leaderboard competition
- Speed run challenges
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Gate Escape is a modern retro first person puzzle game where you are armed only with portals and the shields you can find. Navigate conveyor belts, ice, lava and more to solve complex puzzles that will melt your brain! With simple controls and complex puzzles the adventure never ends. Compete with your friends in the leader boards and set the fastest speed run!
The Da Vinci Cryptex 3
Engage your logic and problem-solving skills to decipher 50 intricate riddles and unlock secrets. This captivating puzzle game offers a challenging yet addictive experience with stunning visuals and immersive audio.
- 50 unique handcrafted puzzles
- Hint system available
- Stunning graphics
- Captivating background music
- IQ and critical thinking challenges
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Put your intelligence to the test and escape again by solving 50 thrilling new riddles in the captivating third chapter of the mysterious Da Vinci's Room! Once again, find yourself trapped in a dark room, and use your logical prowess to decipher the enigmas within a cryptic book. Discover the answers, unlock the Cryptex, and unveil the secrets that lie in wait at the next level! "The Da Vinci Cryptex 3" is an exhilarating free game that will push your brain to its limits with its collection of 50 meticulously crafted, handwritten riddles. As you progress, the puzzles become increasingly challenging, making your triumphs even more satisfying. So, how many enigmas will you conquer? Test your wits and find out! But beware, this IQ game comes with a warning: it can be highly addictive! FEATURES: - Solve 50 unique handcrafted puzzles. - Hints are available to lend you a helping hand (just click the bulb button). - Immerse yourself in stunning graphics that enhance the gameplay experience. - Let the captivating background music further engage your mind. - Play 20 levels for free, unlock the full game with a single and cheap in-app purchase If you have a passion for puzzles, word games, brainteasers, and enigmas that test your IQ and critical thinking, then "The Da Vinci Cryptex 3" is sure to provide endless hours of thrilling entertainment! _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gate Escape at 4.6 against The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's 3.0. Gate Escape also leads on ratings volume (711 vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Gate Escape sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gate Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gate Escape has 711 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Gate Escape's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's.
Gate Escape ships an update fortnightly, The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gate Escape | The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (711 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 711 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Brian Floersch | XSGames |
Customer experience
Gate Escape
The Da Vinci Cryptex 3
Bugs and requests
Gate Escape
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons off-screen
- Portals not working properly
- Levels not requiring portals
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content
- Vertical portals
- Level editor
- Boss battles
- Ability to look up and down
The Da Vinci Cryptex 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gate Escape
- Space Station Level Pack$0.99
- Extra Shields$0.99
- Disable Ads Forever$0.99
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- Extra Shields$1.99
- Extra Shields$2.99
The Da Vinci Cryptex 3
- Full Game$1.99
- Full Game + Coffee$3.99
- Remove Ads + Love$7.99
Questions
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