Comparison

Unlock Box vs Odd Machines

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

Odd Machines

Embark on a 3D escape room adventure as a treasure hunter seeking a lost artifact. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and unravel mysteries within an ancient temple. Collect fragments of a powerful stone to escape.

Highlights
  • Solve unique puzzle boxes
  • Explore an ancient temple
  • Collect fragments of a lost stone
  • Immersive audio experience
  • Multi-language support
Features
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You are a legendary treasure hunter, looking for the Stone of Silence, a powerful artifact that got lost in an old temple. There, you will find a series of weird machines full of puzzles to crack to gain your freedom! Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is a 3D escape room puzzle game where you have to solve complex mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, and unveil intriguing mysteries! Dive into a world where cryptic vibes, complex mechanisms, and smooth controls from top escape room games blend to challenge your brain skills. You'll tackle unique puzzle sets on a mysterious, gripping adventure. Every machine is crafted to deliver the ultimate escape and exploration thrill. Play the first 3 levels for free! SOLVE UNIQUE PUZZLE BOXES Embark on a puzzling adventure with an eclectic mix of original Victorian machinery, classic and architectural enigmas EXPLORE AN ANCIENT TEMPLE Step into a mesmerizing world where every move you make reveals new mysteries and changes! COLLECT ALL THE FRAGMENTS OF THE STONE OF SILENCE Once you get all 8 pieces of the lost stone, you'll be transported into a mystical scene where you'll have to crack numeric puzzles to put the pieces together and finally escape the temple IMMERSIVE AUDIO The sound effects and tunes are so mind-blowingly good that will whisk you away on an unforgettable, vibe-filled adventure! MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT* Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. *The game language changes based on the device settings

Screenshots

Unlock Box4 screens
Odd Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Odd Machines at none against Unlock Box's shown. Odd Machines 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 Odd Machines 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, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unlock Box versus Odd Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnlock BoxOdd Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—89 — 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 MB436 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHien NguyenXSGames

Bugs and requests

Unlock Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Odd Machines

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • No stone to collect from 5th window
  • Game closes immediately on 'play'
  • Bug in first machine, stone disappears
  • Cannot zoom on puzzle
  • Cannot actuate dials
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  • First line of clues/directions hidden by status bar on iPhone
  • Hint button not intuitive
  • No audio in levels, only main menu
  • Bug on top of 4th machine, need to return to temple

Requested features

6 requests
  • Full game should be free
  • Monocle usable at zoomed out level
  • More visual feedback for puzzle completion
  • Option to get the answer when hint isn't enough
  • More levels/unlimited levels
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  • Swap back button positions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Unlock Box

One-time2
  • 360 puzzle pieces$0.99
  • 4000 puzzle pieces$9.99
3 purchases

Odd Machines

One-time3
  • Full Game$3.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Love$7.99

Questions

Is Unlock Box free?
Unlock Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Odd Machines free?
Odd Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unlock Box or Odd Machines have ads?
Unlock Box shows ads; Odd Machines does not.
Which is updated more often, Unlock Box or Odd Machines?
Unlock Box ships an update every 71 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Unlock Box was updated on November 3, 2026 and Odd Machines on November 4, 2026.

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