Comparison

The Jackbox vs Plexw

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

Plexw

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Plexw is an interactive escape-room experience designed for teams who love puzzles, exploration, and a good challenge. Work together with your teammates to explore immersive environments, discover clues, solve puzzles, and unlock your way through each experience. Every challenge encourages communication, observation, creative thinking, and teamwork. Examine your surroundings carefully, connect the clues, and collaborate to find the solution. With Plexw you can: • Play interactive escape-room experiences • Solve puzzles and uncover hidden clues • Explore engaging environments • Collaborate and communicate with your team • Take on challenges together and have fun Whether you're playing with friends, colleagues, or as part of a team activity, Plexw brings the escape-room experience to your device. Explore. Solve. Escape. Together.

Screenshots

The Jackbox4 screens
Plexw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plexw at none against The Jackbox's 8. Plexw also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months). The Jackbox's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. The Jackbox sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Plexw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Jackbox ships an update every 24 months, Plexw weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Jackbox versus Plexw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe JackboxPlexw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (751 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings751 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB15 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMOBIPLAY OUGeorgios Pozidis

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

Plexw

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
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  • White Box Pack$1.99
  • Purple Box Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Green Box Pack$1.99
  • Premium Pack$5.99
None

Plexw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Jackbox free?
The Jackbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plexw free?
Plexw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Jackbox or Plexw have ads?
The Jackbox shows ads; Plexw does not.
Which is updated more often, The Jackbox or Plexw?
The Jackbox ships an update every 24 months, and Plexw weekly. Most recently, The Jackbox was updated on October 13, 2026 and Plexw on October 10, 2026.

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