Comparison

The Da Vinci Cryptex vs Plus & Minus

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

Head to head
About

The Da Vinci Cryptex

Solve 50 unique riddles and logical enigmas to escape a room and unlock the next challenge. Test your IQ with brain-teasing puzzles that increase in difficulty. Hints are available to help you crack the enigmas.

Highlights
  • 50 unique handcrafted puzzles
  • Logical enigmas
  • IQ skill testing
  • Hints available
  • Astonishing graphics
  • Captivating background music
Features
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Are you ready to solve 50 incredible riddles to gain your freedom? Test your IQ skills by playing The Da Vinci Cryptex and find out the genius you are! Trapped in a room, you need to think out of the box to solve logical enigmas written in a book and escape. Find the answers, unlock the Cryptex, and see what awaits you in the next room! "The Da Vinci Cryptex" is a brainteasing free game consisting of 50 unique riddles, the more you go on, the harder to solve the puzzles So, how many enigmas can you actually crack? Warning: this IQ game may be addictive! Features: - 50 unique handcrafted puzzles - Hints available (click the bulb button to get a hint) - Astonishing graphics - Captivating background music - Play 20 levels for free, unlock the full game with a single and cheap in-app purchase If you're a fan of puzzles, word games, brain thinking, mind games, logic riddles, and enigmas, The Da Vinci Cryptex is the game for you! _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram

About

Plus & Minus

Features
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Plus & Minus brings the classic number-guessing concept into a modern competitive battle of minds. There’s no luck here — only logic, strategy, and your ability to read your opponent. Choose your number. Try to decode your rival’s number. Every guess is a move. Every clue brings you closer to victory. Each digit tells a story. Is it in the correct place? Is it misplaced? Or is it completely wrong? Analyze the hints. Narrow down the possibilities. Outsmart your rival. Why Plus & Minus? - Real-time mind battles - Pure strategy-based gameplay - No randomness, only logic - Unique matches every time - Quick yet intense game sessions Easy to learn. Challenging to master. Can you crack your rival before they crack you? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Da Vinci Cryptex4 screens
Plus & Minus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plus & Minus at weekly against The Da Vinci Cryptex's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. The Da Vinci Cryptex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Plus & Minus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Da Vinci Cryptex ships an update every 2 months, Plus & Minus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Da Vinci Cryptex versus Plus & Minus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Da Vinci CryptexPlus & Minus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXSGamesAli Osman Kepir

Bugs and requests

The Da Vinci Cryptex

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cryptex wheels react unreliably
  • Solutions lack logical connection
  • Hints lead in the wrong direction
  • Level 16 not solvable
  • Ads don't provide hints
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  • First puzzle bugged
  • Level 32 stuck
  • Level 45 missing numbers, letters don't work
  • Game doesn't register correct solution
  • Ad reward not given for hints

Plus & Minus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Da Vinci Cryptex

One-time3
  • Full Game$1.99
  • Full Game + Coffee$3.99
  • Full Game + Love$5.99
5 purchases

Plus & Minus

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time4
  • Refill Lives$0.99
  • Flag$0.99
  • Avatar$1.99
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  • Frame$1.99

Questions

Is The Da Vinci Cryptex free?
The Da Vinci Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plus & Minus free?
Plus & Minus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Da Vinci Cryptex or Plus & Minus have ads?
Neither The Da Vinci Cryptex nor Plus & Minus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Da Vinci Cryptex or Plus & Minus?
The Da Vinci Cryptex ships an update every 2 months, and Plus & Minus weekly. Most recently, The Da Vinci Cryptex was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plus & Minus on October 6, 2026.

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