Comparison

RYFT vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RYFT

Embark on an audio-based mystery adventure where your voice commands guide you through a timeless manor. Solve puzzles, interact with a fully voiced cast, and unravel a sinister plot. The game is powered by your imagination, making it perfect for hands-free play.

Highlights
  • Voice command gameplay
  • Hands-free exploration
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Full voice cast
  • Compelling narrative
  • Item combination
  • Bluetooth support
Features
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Welcome to the Nexus Manor. A place that exists outside of time — and in between your ears. RYFT is an audio-based adventure game played with speech commands. Featuring a full voice cast, challenging puzzles, and a compelling narrative, this mystery game is powered by the world's greatest graphics engine: your imagination. HANDS-FREE TO EXPLORE - Play any time you'd listen to a podcast: while cooking, cleaning, or commuting! - Navigate freely using “north,” “east,” “south” and “west” to get around - Explore rooms and interact with objects - Pick-up and combine items to solve puzzles - Chat with a fully voiced cast of eccentric characters as you attempt to solve the mystery of the manor without lifting a finger - Supports Bluetooth game play ____________________________________________________________________________________ You awake in a strange mansion that exists outside of time. You can’t remember how you got here. In your pocket is a curious stone tablet covered in mysterious symbols. As you explore the manor, you encounter its eclectic staff— all of whom seem to be as trapped as you are, working in the service of “The Master.” You unearth a series of tapes from a voice you recognize. A girl in trouble. She’s discovered that the Master has a sinister plan she needs to stop, but in order to help her, you must first puzzle your way out of the mansion and back through the doors of time. ____________________________________________________________________________________ RYFT: A Timely Manor is the first part of the RYFT series. For more information visit ryftgame.com Find us on Instagram @RYFTgame and on TikTok @RYFTgame

About

The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

Engage your logic and problem-solving skills to decipher 50 intricate riddles and unlock secrets. This captivating puzzle game offers a challenging yet addictive experience with stunning visuals and immersive audio.

Highlights
  • 50 unique handcrafted puzzles
  • Hint system available
  • Stunning graphics
  • Captivating background music
  • IQ and critical thinking challenges
Features
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Put your intelligence to the test and escape again by solving 50 thrilling new riddles in the captivating third chapter of the mysterious Da Vinci's Room! Once again, find yourself trapped in a dark room, and use your logical prowess to decipher the enigmas within a cryptic book. Discover the answers, unlock the Cryptex, and unveil the secrets that lie in wait at the next level! "The Da Vinci Cryptex 3" is an exhilarating free game that will push your brain to its limits with its collection of 50 meticulously crafted, handwritten riddles. As you progress, the puzzles become increasingly challenging, making your triumphs even more satisfying. So, how many enigmas will you conquer? Test your wits and find out! But beware, this IQ game comes with a warning: it can be highly addictive! FEATURES: - Solve 50 unique handcrafted puzzles. - Hints are available to lend you a helping hand (just click the bulb button). - Immerse yourself in stunning graphics that enhance the gameplay experience. - Let the captivating background music further engage your mind. - Play 20 levels for free, unlock the full game with a single and cheap in-app purchase If you have a passion for puzzles, word games, brainteasers, and enigmas that test your IQ and critical thinking, then "The Da Vinci Cryptex 3" is sure to provide endless hours of thrilling entertainment! _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram

Screenshots

RYFT4 screens
The Da Vinci Cryptex 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RYFT at 95% against The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's 50%. RYFT also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RYFT sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RYFT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYFT has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of RYFT's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RYFT ships an update every 6 days, The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RYFT versus The Da Vinci Cryptex 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRYFTThe Da Vinci Cryptex 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (63 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB168 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAlexander LermanXSGames

Customer experience

RYFT

All ratings63 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%

The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

RYFT

One-time12
  • $1 donation$1.00
  • $3 Donation$3.00
  • $5 donation$5.00
Show 9 more
  • $10 donation$10.00
  • $15 donation$15.00
  • $20 donation$20.00
  • $25 donation$25.00
  • $30 donation$30.00
  • $40 donation$40.00
  • $50 donation$50.00
  • $75 donation$75.00
  • $100 donation$100.00
3 purchases

The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

One-time3
  • Full Game$1.99
  • Full Game + Coffee$3.99
  • Remove Ads + Love$7.99

Questions

Is RYFT free?
RYFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 free?
The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RYFT or The Da Vinci Cryptex 3?
RYFT is rated higher. RYFT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RYFT or The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 have ads?
Neither RYFT nor The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RYFT or The Da Vinci Cryptex 3?
RYFT ships an update every 6 days, and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 every 2 months. Most recently, RYFT was updated on August 31, 2026 and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 on August 13, 2026.

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