# Open the Safe vs Mystery Box 5

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open the Safe at 84% against Mystery Box 5's 33%. Open the Safe also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Mystery Box 5's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Box 5 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Open the Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open the Safe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open the Safe has 927 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Open the Safe's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mystery Box 5's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open the Safe | Mystery Box 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (927 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-safe-puzzle-box/id1658867963/reviews)** | [3.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-box-5-elements/id6478146368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **927** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 439 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Ladenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325088892) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Open the Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-safe-puzzle-box/id1658867963)

Engage your mind with a variety of challenging logic puzzles and riddles. Designed for short play sessions, this game offers step-by-step hints to help you overcome difficult challenges and improve your IQ. Enjoy a rich atmosphere with detailed sound design and carefully crafted levels.

**Highlights:** Variety of logic puzzles, Step-by-step hints, Short play sessions, Detailed sound design, Offline gameplay, Point and click puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Brain-stimulating gameplay
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable
- 💡 Innovative game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions
- 🕰️ Some puzzles too difficult
- 🔍 Needs more levels/content
- 💤 Gets repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to replay previous puzzles
- Hints/tips for solving puzzles
- Difficulty settings or modes


### Mystery Box 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-box-5-elements/id6478146368)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All levels + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All levels + Love | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open the Safe free?

Open the Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mystery Box 5 free?

Mystery Box 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Open the Safe or Mystery Box 5?

Open the Safe is rated higher. Open the Safe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 927 ratings, while Mystery Box 5 averages 3.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Open the Safe or Mystery Box 5 have ads?

Open the Safe shows ads; Mystery Box 5 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Open the Safe or Mystery Box 5?

Open the Safe ships an update every 2 months, and Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Open the Safe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mystery Box 5 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.*