Comparison

Edge vs Mystery Box 5

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

Head to head
About

Edge

Develop telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube through a geometric universe. This game combines platforms, enigmas, and reflexes for a rich and comprehensive experience. It features 48 challenging levels plus 17 bonus levels, and 19 unique tunes.

Highlights
  • Develop telekinetic strength
  • Push a Cube in a geometric universe
  • Platforms, enigmas, and reflexes
  • 48 challenging levels
  • 17 bonus levels
  • 19 unique tunes
Features
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"A rare flash of design style... for pure race-to-the-exit charm, Edge is hard to beat." The 50 best iPhone / iPod Touch games, EDGE Magazine See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net AWARDS: ------------------------ BEST MOBILE GAME - Videogame Festival Milthon Award, Paris EXCELLENCE IN GAMEPLAY - IMGA (International Mobile Gaming Awards) Winner BEST MOBILE GAME BEST iPHONE GAME AUDIO ACHIEVEMENT - Triple finalist in IGF Mobile (Independent Game Festival) REVIEWS: ------------------------ 9/10 - PocketGamer.co.uk (Gold Award) 5/5 - FingerGaming.com 4/4 - slidetoPlay.com 4,5/5 - Touchgen.com 4,5/5 - 148apps.com DESCRIPTION: ------------------------ Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube within a geometric universe. Platforms, enigmas and reflexes combine to make Edge a rich and very comprehensive game. • An original game ideally suited for mobile devices • 48 levels to challenge + 17 bonus levels • 19 unique tunes! • A simple, addictive game for every type of player TIPS : ------------------------ • To play Edge in landscape mode, pinch the screen with 2 fingers and rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise during the game (not in the menu) • If you use the d-pad in landscape mode, double tap in the bottom right corner or on the cube to move the d-pad • Finish the 48 levels to unlock the Turbo mode! MOBIGAME : ------------------------ Check out our other games: Zombie Tsunami, Perfect Cell, Cross Fingers, Truckers Delight. Stay connected with us on https://bsky.app/profile/mobigame.bsky.social and twitter.com/Mobigame Visit our website at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Mystery Box 5

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
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"Another masterpiece by XSGames!" "Fun is guaranteed" "It gives you the sensation of being genuinely confined in a room" ——————————•—————————— A UNFORGETTABLE PUZZLE ADVENTURE Explore a new series of intricate boxes filled with alluring enigmas and brain-teasing challenges that will leave you a lasting impression THE ELEMENTS STONE Unlock all 10 boxes of the game and play this extra challenge in the room of the Elements Stone EXCEPTIONAL GAME DESIGN With a straightforward user interface and captivating puzzles, this game promises an engaging experience that expertly balances challenge and entertainment, keeping you engaged for hours. THE FIRST 3 LEVELS ARE FREE Try the game by playing the first three boxes, unlock the full game with a cheap In-App Purchase A CAPTIVATING SOUNDTRACK Each Box has its music theme, for you to play this adventure in a transcendental way GOT STUCK? Click the bulb button in the scene to get a hint that will help you solve the puzzles. In case you got really stuck on a puzzle, feel free to get in touch with the developer at xsgames.co to get some more hints SHARE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Let your community and friends know what you're playing and how far you've gone in this escape room adventure! ——————————•—————————— XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on X and Instagram

Screenshots

Edge4 screens
Mystery Box 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Edge at 94% against Mystery Box 5's 33%. Edge also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Mystery Box 5's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Mystery Box 5 is free to download; Edge costs $2.99 up front. Mystery Box 5 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Edge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Edge has 174 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Edge's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mystery Box 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edge ships an update every 3 months, Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Edge versus Mystery Box 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdgeMystery Box 5
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (174 ratings) — better3.6 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB439 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMobigameXSGames

Customer experience

Edge

All ratings174 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%

Mystery Box 5

All ratings34 ratings
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Edge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor and sharing capabilities
  • Improved camera angles and visibility
  • Customizable control schemes

Mystery Box 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Edge

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mystery Box 5

One-time3
  • Unlock All levels$3.99
  • Unlock All levels + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock All levels + Love$7.99

Questions

Is Edge free?
Edge costs $2.99, 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, Edge or Mystery Box 5?
Edge is rated higher. Edge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Mystery Box 5 averages 3.6 from 34 ratings.
Do Edge or Mystery Box 5 have ads?
Neither Edge nor Mystery Box 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edge or Mystery Box 5?
Edge ships an update every 3 months, and Mystery Box 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Edge was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mystery Box 5 on October 12, 2026.

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