Comparison

Unlock Box 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

Unlock Box

Features
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Can you open every box? Unlock Box is a collection of 60 mechanical puzzle boxes. Every box hides its own trick: switches, number codes, sliding blocks, light grids, rotating pictures, icy mazes and more. Look closely, try things out and use your logic to find the way in. FEATURES • 60 handcrafted levels, from quick warm-ups to real brain-burners • Every box is a different puzzle, so no two levels play the same • Stuck? Open a hint with puzzle pieces, or watch an optional video for a free hint • Earn puzzle pieces by solving levels, or get packs in the Shop • Remove Ads purchase turns off ads between levels (optional reward videos stay available) • Made for iPhone and iPad, including iPad portrait mode and resizable iPad windows New in 2.0: six new boxes, full-screen layouts for every device and many fixes.

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

Unlock Box4 screens
Mystery Box 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mystery Box 5 at none against Unlock Box's shown. Mystery Box 5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 71 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Unlock Box sells 2 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unlock Box ships an update every 71 months, Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unlock Box versus Mystery Box 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnlock BoxMystery Box 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 71 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB439 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHien NguyenXSGames

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Unlock Box

One-time2
  • 360 puzzle pieces$0.99
  • 4000 puzzle pieces$9.99
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 Unlock Box free?
Unlock Box 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.
Do Unlock Box or Mystery Box 5 have ads?
Unlock Box shows ads; Mystery Box 5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Unlock Box or Mystery Box 5?
Unlock Box ships an update every 71 months, and Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Unlock Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mystery Box 5 on October 23, 2026.

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