Comparison

Ancient Mystery vs Mathgrid

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

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About

Ancient Mystery

Embark on a quest to uncover hidden wisdom by solving riddles and brain teasers. This educational game blends philosophy, mythology, and history, challenging your intellect and knowledge to reveal a great hidden truth.

Highlights
  • Solve riddles and brain teasers
  • Explore philosophy and mythology
  • Uncover hidden truths and codes
  • Discover historical and intellectual connections
  • Utilize hints for difficult challenges
  • Access in-depth explanations of game elements
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------------- Featured in more than 80 App-stores around the world Is it too hard for you ?? Some User Comments: Not for the intellectually challenged! * * * * * It encompasses philosophy and mythology in a artistic presentation. Mind Bending * * * * * If you like apps that really make you think, scratch your head, think some more then when you get the answer, think why didn't I think of that sooner then this is the game for you. Too hard * * This game is very hard I don't understand even the first riddle, can someone help me ? ------------- @ ^ == v @ m What is the hidden mystery? How can solving a number of riddles and brain teasers take you on a deeper and further quest, to uncover a great hidden truth? What is the secret 'code' that connects Plato & Socrates, Myths, Dragons, Greek Gods, Ancient Philosophies, a Cave man, the beginnings of civilization, Astrology, and many jewels of wisdom from different thinkers of different ages ? Can you spot the clues, survive the challenges, acquire the objects of wisdom, uncover the big puzzle, and unlock the chamber of secret teachings? Use your wits, knowledge, friends, and … your favorite search engine to overcome the obstacles of nature and the limitations of the obvious. Discover, Think, Read, and Learn as this ancient and thoughtful magical quest takes you to different challenges of observation, intelligence, insight, knowledge and wisdom. "Even dry and trivialized truths can gain amazing power when we view them in a new creative and practical light." ------------- Games and Learning run hand in hand many times. Games can be used as tools to encourage learning and curiosity for knowing more about a wide range of subjects. The imaginative environment and challenges within games can encourage players to develop a good set of skills and competencies, as well as develop mental abilities. About: Ancient mystery was designed to be educational, interesting and fun to play. The 'Hidden Secrets' Sections offers in-depth explanation for some of the icons, symbols, and items within the game. A hidden mysterious 'code' connects all the game's elements, and the player is invited to discover it. Is Ancient Mystery free to play? Ancient Mystery can be downloaded for free, and players can play the full game for free too. To access some Extra features (Like the interpretation and explanation of the game's story line and symbolism, and hints, etc...) players are required to unlock the premium version, at $0.99. Too Hard?? Ancient Mystery challenges both the intelligence and knowledge of players. It can be quite difficult at times, and the clues can be 'cryptic'. But all this is part of the learning... With real head-scratching, and search for answers, the player learns many new things, sometimes related - and sometimes not - to the game's Story. Two Levels of Hints can be used within the game (making it 'Easier' and 'Easiest' respectively) if the player gets really stuck. Play, Think, and Learn .. and Have Fun !

About

Mathgrid

Features
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Sharpen your mind with Mathgrid, the minimalist puzzle game where logic meets arithmetic. If you love Sudoku but want something faster and more dynamic, this is your new daily brain workout. The rules are simple, but the challenge is endless: You are presented with a 3x3 grid, which you have to fill with numbers from 1 to 9 (each level uses a unique set). Every grid starts with one fixed number. Between the cells, you’ll find math operators. These are your clues. Follow the intersections to deduce which number belongs in the next cell. ..:: FEATURES ::.. - Infinite Puzzles: No two games are the same. The game generates a fresh, random puzzle every time you start a level. - Zen-Like Design: Enjoy a clean, flat aesthetic with a calming color palette designed to help you focus. - Brain Training: Improve your mental math speed and deductive reasoning skills while you play. - Pick Up and Play: Perfect for a 30-second break or an hour-long deep dive. There’s no limit to how far you can go. Step into the grid and see how many levels you can master! ------------------------------------------------ XSGames (by Frank Eno) is a solo indie game dev from Italy, crafting puzzle games since 2021 Follow me on Threads or Instagram: @xsgames_

Screenshots

Ancient Mystery4 screens
Mathgrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ancient Mystery at none against Mathgrid's 3. Ancient Mystery also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Mathgrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Mathgrid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ancient Mystery asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ancient Mystery ships an update every 15 months, Mathgrid every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ancient Mystery versus Mathgrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAncient MysteryMathgrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer111 (LLC)XSGames

In-app purchases

None

Ancient Mystery

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mathgrid

One-time3
  • Donate$0.99
  • Donate + Coffee$3.99
  • Donate + Love$6.99

Questions

Is Ancient Mystery free?
Ancient Mystery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mathgrid free?
Mathgrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ancient Mystery or Mathgrid have ads?
Ancient Mystery shows ads; Mathgrid does not.
Which is updated more often, Ancient Mystery or Mathgrid?
Ancient Mystery ships an update every 15 months, and Mathgrid every 3 months. Most recently, Ancient Mystery was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mathgrid on October 28, 2026.

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