Comparison

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer vs ReverseMath

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

Head to head
About

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

This is a cooperative point-and-click puzzle game where two players act as detective partners to solve intricate puzzles designed by a mysterious killer. You'll need to communicate effectively as you each see different parts of the same challenges to unravel a thrilling murder mystery.

Highlights
  • Two Player Co-Op
  • Collaborative Puzzles
  • Thrilling Storyline
  • Illustrated Worlds
  • In-Game Notebook
Features
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SOLVE A CRYPTIC BOX Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. Join forces with a friend and play as detective partners Ally and Old Dog in our debut two-player escape room adventure. IMPORTANT: "Unboxing the Cryptic Killer" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game, that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac. Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our Discord community! Two seasoned detectives, Ally and Old Dog, are entangled in a chilling unsolved case. Lured on a perilous trail, they fall into the clutches of the enigmatic Cryptic Killer they've been relentlessly pursuing. The stakes are sky-high as two innocent lives hang in the balance. In order to save them, Ally and Old Dog must unravel a box of intricate puzzles masterfully designed by the nefarious killer. Test your mettle and join this high-stakes race against time, where every puzzle solved is a step closer to unmasking the Cryptic Killer. THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a puzzle for exactly two players. The name of the game is collaboration. Each player takes on one of the two roles and works their way through a series of challenging puzzles. You'll each see one half of the same puzzle and must work together to crack the codes and escape the Cryptic Killer's clutches. FEATURES LIST ▶Two Player Co-Op In Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner, and will be tested on your communication! ▶Challenging Collaborative Puzzles Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes. ▶Unravel a Thrilling Story Track the Cryptic Killer's movements as Detectives Old Dog and Ally in this ongoing murder mystery saga. ▶Explore Illustrated Worlds Unboxing the Cryptic Killer features hand-illustrated environments that are inspired by noir novels. ▶Draw on… Everything! You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.

About

ReverseMath

Engage your mind with daily math puzzles and logic challenges. Fill in the blanks to solve equations, compete with friends in live battles, and track your progress across various game modes. It's a quick, fun way to sharpen your arithmetic skills.

Highlights
  • Daily brain teasers
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Survival)
  • Live multiplayer battles
  • Streak tracking and leaderboards
  • Hint and undo options
  • Light and dark mode
  • 15 language support
Features
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The daily brain game. Fill the blanks. Hit the target. _ × _ − _ + _ = 37 Numbers: 5, 7, 11, 13 ReverseMath is a math puzzle game and brain teaser you can play in a minute. Place each number once so the equation comes out right, with real math rules (× and ÷ before + and −). Quick to learn, hard to put down. Free to play, no sign-up. A NEW BRAIN TEASER EVERY DAY The Daily: 5 puzzles, 3 hearts, the same for everyone. A wrong answer costs a heart, so think before you tap. Solve at least one puzzle to keep your streak, and see where you rank on today's leaderboard. Out of hearts? Take one more try. BEAT YOUR BEST Classic: five puzzles in four levels, from Novice to Genius. No rush, no countdown: every game shows your best time to beat. Wrong answers add seconds. HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE? Survival: start with a short clock and earn time with every puzzle you solve. The harder the puzzle, the more time you win. Go as far as you can. PLAY TOGETHER, LIVE Start a Live Battle and share the code. Everyone in the room plays the same puzzles at the same time, and the results appear the moment time runs out. Friends can join from the app or right in the browser. BATTLE YOUR FRIENDS ANY TIME Prefer your own pace? Start a battle and send a friend the code. They play the same puzzles whenever they like, you hear when someone beats your score, and you can ask for a rematch. GROW YOUR GAME • Streaks that reward showing up every day • Levels and your best times for every mode • Share your result without spoilers: your time and score, never the answers • Light and dark mode, 15 languages • A daily reminder so you never miss a day NO SIGN-UP, NO FUSS Open it, pick a mode, play. A hint or undo is there when you are stuck. Perfect for fans of brain games, brain teasers, math puzzle games, number puzzles, logic puzzles and arithmetic challenges. Can you beat your best today? Free to play. Terms: https://www.reversemathpuzzle.com/tos/

Screenshots

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer4 screens
ReverseMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReverseMath at Free against Unboxing the Cryptic Killer's $1.99. ReverseMath also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Unboxing the Cryptic Killer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

ReverseMath is free to download; Unboxing the Cryptic Killer costs $1.99 up front. ReverseMath sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReverseMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unboxing the Cryptic Killer has 190 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer ships an update every 4 months, ReverseMath every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer versus ReverseMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnboxing the Cryptic KillerReverseMath
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (190 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEleven Products Sp. z o.o.Ajay Shrestha

Customer experience

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

All ratings186 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative24.0%

ReverseMath

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Connection issues/disconnects
  • Cannot save progress
  • Game crashes or quits
  • First puzzle not working
  • Dimension issues on iPad
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  • Server connection problems
  • Friend cannot connect
  • Hints not visible at last stage
  • Game not working after purchase

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels/content
  • Improve the ending
  • Make clues more reactive
  • Add a save feature between levels
  • Fix dimension issues on iPad

ReverseMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ReverseMath

One-time5
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • 700 Coins$3.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 2500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Unboxing the Cryptic Killer free?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReverseMath free?
ReverseMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer or ReverseMath?
ReverseMath is rated higher. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while ReverseMath averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unboxing the Cryptic Killer or ReverseMath have ads?
ReverseMath shows ads; Unboxing the Cryptic Killer does not.
Which is updated more often, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer or ReverseMath?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer ships an update every 4 months, and ReverseMath every 9 days. Most recently, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer was updated on November 3, 2026 and ReverseMath on November 5, 2026.

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