Comparison

The Jackbox 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

The Jackbox

Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and riddles within mysterious boxes before they explode. Uncover a spooky circus story and its secrets through over 60 unique challenges. Enjoy stunning graphics, an authentic soundtrack, and choose between single-player or cooperative multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Solve mechanical puzzles and riddles
  • Over 60 unique puzzle boxes
  • Stunning circus atmosphere graphics
  • Engaging mind-blowing story
  • Normal and AR modes
  • Single-player and multiplayer options
Features
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The Jackbox is a tricky puzzle game where your mission is to solve mysterious puzzle boxes before they pop. Binxy The Clown is hiding something in the mysterious boxes. Your goal is to open them by solving mechanical puzzles and peculiar riddles. To unlock the secret of this strange circus and its staff you'll need to solve more than 60 of these boxes! In the circus, fun is guaranteed for everyone... STUNNING GRAPHICS Experience the atmosphere you have never seen before. MIND-BLOWING STORY Open the puzzle boxes to reveal a secret story. AMAZING PUZZLES Thinking outside of the box just got a new meaning! EASY TO BEGIN ...but very hard to stop! AUTHENTIC SOUNDTRACK The gameplay is accompanied by an original soundtrack that perfectly depicts a spooky circus ambiance. CHOOSE YOUR MODE Enjoy the game either in Normal or AR mode. SINGLE PLAYER OR MULTIPLAYER The game features a great single-player mode and for the first time a multiplayer AR mode in which cooperation between you and your friends is necessary to open the puzzle boxes. FREE TO PLAY Download The Jackbox now and start your adventure with 30 free levels.

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

The Jackbox4 screens
Mystery Box 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Jackbox at 4.6 against Mystery Box 5's 3.6. The Jackbox also leads on ratings volume (751 vs 34) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Mystery Box 5's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Jackbox sells 8 one-off in-app purchases 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

The Jackbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Jackbox has 751 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of The Jackbox's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mystery Box 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Jackbox ships an update every 24 months, Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Jackbox versus Mystery Box 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe JackboxMystery Box 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (751 ratings) — better3.6 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings751 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB439 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMOBIPLAY OUXSGames

Customer experience

The Jackbox

All ratings751 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral18.5%
Negative45.7%

Mystery Box 5

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

Bugs and requests

The Jackbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Ads not working properly
  • Frequent crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable lighting/shaking effects
  • Ability to collect all puzzle pieces
  • More challenging puzzles
  • Landscape mode support
  • Cross-save functionality

Mystery Box 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

The Jackbox

One-time8
  • All Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces$1.99
  • Blue Box Pack$1.99
  • Yellow Box Pack$1.99
Show 5 more
  • White Box Pack$1.99
  • Purple Box Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Green Box Pack$1.99
  • Premium Pack$5.99
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 The Jackbox free?
The Jackbox 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, The Jackbox or Mystery Box 5?
The Jackbox is rated higher. The Jackbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 751 ratings, while Mystery Box 5 averages 3.6 from 34 ratings.
Do The Jackbox or Mystery Box 5 have ads?
The Jackbox shows ads; Mystery Box 5 does not.
Which is updated more often, The Jackbox or Mystery Box 5?
The Jackbox ships an update every 24 months, and Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. Most recently, The Jackbox was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mystery Box 5 on October 13, 2026.

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