Comparison

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer vs Numdle

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

Numdle

Features
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Numdle is a daily number-sequence puzzle you can actually solve. See part of a sequence — like 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 — and enter the numbers that come next. Every level has its own logic: arithmetic, alternating, geometric, squares, recursive patterns and more. • 150 hand-crafted levels, from easy warm-ups to tricky expert packs • A fresh Daily Challenge every day — keep your streak alive • Staged hints when you're stuck, so you learn the pattern instead of guessing • Stats and achievements that track your progress • Clean, focused design — no clutter, no forced ads Free to play with 30 starter levels and the daily puzzle. Upgrade to Numdle Pro once to unlock all 120 premium levels, the daily archive and deeper stats. Numdle is offline-first and private: your progress stays on your device. No account, no tracking. Train your logic a few minutes a day. How far can you go?

Screenshots

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer4 screens
Numdle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Numdle at Free against Unboxing the Cryptic Killer's $1.99. Numdle also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Unboxing the Cryptic Killer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Numdle is free to download; Unboxing the Cryptic Killer costs $1.99 up front. Numdle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unboxing the Cryptic Killer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer ships an update every 4 months, Numdle daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer versus Numdle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnboxing the Cryptic KillerNumdle
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (190 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEleven Products Sp. z o.o.Hasan Bekar

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

Numdle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Numdle

One-time1
  • Numdle Pro — Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is Unboxing the Cryptic Killer free?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numdle free?
Numdle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unboxing the Cryptic Killer or Numdle have ads?
Neither Unboxing the Cryptic Killer nor Numdle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer or Numdle?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer ships an update every 4 months, and Numdle daily. Most recently, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Numdle on October 17, 2026.

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