# Perfect Challenge vs The Da Vinci Cryptex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Perfect Challenge at none against The Da Vinci Cryptex's 3. Perfect Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). The Da Vinci Cryptex's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Da Vinci Cryptex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Perfect Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Da Vinci Cryptex holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Da Vinci Cryptex has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Perfect Challenge's written reviews are positive against 63% of The Da Vinci Cryptex's.

Perfect Challenge ships an update every 3 days, The Da Vinci Cryptex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect Challenge | The Da Vinci Cryptex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-challenge/id1564403170/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-da-vinci-cryptex/id6467490326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-challenge/id1564403170)

A simple yet challenging casual game where players must find imperfections. Designed for quick play sessions, it offers a surprisingly difficult experience despite its easy controls.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Casual gameplay, Challenging difficulty, Quick play sessions, Find imperfections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Da Vinci Cryptex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-da-vinci-cryptex/id6467490326)

Solve 50 unique riddles and logical enigmas to escape a room and unlock the next challenge. Test your IQ with brain-teasing puzzles that increase in difficulty. Hints are available to help you crack the enigmas.

**Highlights:** 50 unique handcrafted puzzles, Logical enigmas, IQ skill testing, Hints available, Astonishing graphics, Captivating background music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Love | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Engaging concept and aesthetic
- 🧠 Brain-challenging puzzles
- ✨ Many rooms with "aha" moments
- 👍 Developer responsiveness
- 😃 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable controls
- 🐛 Arbitrary solutions
- 🐛 Unhelpful hints
- 😩 Long and discouraging ads
- 🐛 Ads don't provide hints

**Reported bugs**

- Cryptex wheels react unreliably
- Solutions lack logical connection
- Hints lead in the wrong direction
- Level 16 not solvable
- Ads don't provide hints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect Challenge free?

Perfect Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Da Vinci Cryptex free?

The Da Vinci Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Perfect Challenge or The Da Vinci Cryptex?

The Da Vinci Cryptex is rated higher. Perfect Challenge averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Da Vinci Cryptex averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Perfect Challenge or The Da Vinci Cryptex have ads?

Perfect Challenge shows ads; The Da Vinci Cryptex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect Challenge or The Da Vinci Cryptex?

Perfect Challenge ships an update every 3 days, and The Da Vinci Cryptex every 2 months. Most recently, Perfect Challenge was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Da Vinci Cryptex on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*