Yestertide vs BlackCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yestertide
Embark on a mysterious adventure in a quaint, uncharted village. Solve puzzles, interact with cryptic characters, and uncover secrets involving time travel and aliens. Your choices are crucial to saving this strange place.
- Hand-drawn art
- Puzzles and riddles
- Cryptic character interaction
- Time-travel elements
- Alien encounters
- Card tricks
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Come in. Stay for AGES and AGES … Welcome to YESTERTIDE, another exciting mind-bender from the MysteryCaper team. Enjoy your visit. You're not going anywhere anytime soon. – You've been backpacking for days. You're tired; you're sore. You just want to SLEEP … You stumble upon a quaint old village. YESTERTIDE. Quiet, unassuming, cobblestoney. You'll rest here. It's funny, though. You've never heard of this place, and it's not on any maps. Oh well. It will do for now. But when is NOW exactly? And why do you feel like someone — or some-THING — is watching you? – FEATURES • a thrilling array of hand-drawn art • an endless supply of puzzles and riddles • the occasional cryptic character interaction • hilarious in-game comments • a pigeon • a cat • time-travel • aliens • card tricks • and YOU, the last hope for Yestertide — and beyond – MysteryCaper. It's COMEDY SOLVED.
BlackCube
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In the world of escape games, there is one that stands out among the rest, one that immerses you in an unparalleled mystery and challenges you to test your wit and puzzle-solving skills. This game goes by the name "BlackCube," and its creator, an enigmatic individual known as Minos, has bestowed upon you the task of finding an object as mysterious as it is legendary: a black cube. The premise is simple yet intriguing: you find yourself in a labyrinth of intricately arranged rooms, each one more enigmatic than the last. Your mission is to progress from one room to another, solving a series of riddles and puzzles, all designed by Minos to put your cunning and logical thinking to the test. What sets "BlackCube" apart is the diversity of the challenges you will face. From logical puzzles that challenge your deductive abilities to mathematical enigmas that require analytical thinking, each room presents a new challenge that you must overcome before advancing. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of "BlackCube" is that there is no time limit. Unlike many escape games where time pressure is constant, here you can fully immerse yourself in puzzle-solving without the stress of a clock. This allows for complete immersion in the world created by Minos, where every detail and clue becomes crucial to your success. The mystery surrounding the black cube is palpable in each room. As you progress, you uncover more about the brilliant and twisted mind of Minos. His cryptic clues and messages guide you through this labyrinth of challenges but also raise profound questions about his own purpose and motivation. The game "BlackCube" is a challenge to your intellect, but it is also an immersive experience that plunges you into a world of riddles and secrets. Each time you solve a puzzle, you feel closer to the black cube, but also more immersed in the intriguing narrative surrounding this mysterious game. As you advance in "BlackCube," you are met with the duality of emotions: the satisfaction of solving a complex puzzle and the intrigue of discovering what lies ahead. Each room is a new adventure, an opportunity to challenge your mind and uncover the secrets that Minos has woven into the very fabric of the game. "BlackCube" is not just an escape game. It is an intellectual and emotional journey that immerses you in a world of puzzles and challenges. Do you have what it takes to find the black cube and uncover Minos's secrets? Dive into this intriguing escape room and discover for yourself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BlackCube at $2.99 against Yestertide's $5.99. BlackCube also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, 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
Yestertide costs $5.99 and BlackCube $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yestertide ships an update every 5 months, BlackCube every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yestertide | BlackCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 396 MB | 257 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | MysteryCaper, LLC | Alessandro Ramos |
Bugs and requests
Yestertide
Reported bugs
5 issues- Fruits must be dragged twice to blend
- Cafe safe code didn't work
- Hot plate puzzle bug
- Alien keypad issue
- Safe combination in hints doesn't work
Requested features
3 requests- More games from the developer
- In-game hints instead of website
- Notebook to remind of tasks
BlackCube
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yestertide
No in-app purchases
BlackCube
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Yestertide free?
Is BlackCube free?
Do Yestertide or BlackCube have ads?
Which is updated more often, Yestertide or BlackCube?
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