Comparison

The Da Vinci Cryptex vs NixHex

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

Engage your intellect with a series of 50 unique riddles and logical enigmas. Solve challenging puzzles to unlock cryptic devices and progress through escape room-style levels. Test your IQ and critical thinking skills in this addictive brain-teasing adventure.

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

NixHex

Features
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NixHex is a single-player hex puzzle game set in a dreamlike world of shattered memories. Connect matching hex fragments, complete collection targets, and use smart strategy to clear each level with higher star ratings. What makes NixHex special: - Hex-based puzzle board with satisfying chain clear flow - Target-driven level goals with tactical move management - Distinct power-ups: Bomb, Rainbow Hammer, and Shuffle - Dynamic progression through themed world sections - Offline-first gameplay with local save progress - Original visual style and polished feedback effects How to play: - Tap a connected group of at least 3 same-color hexes - Collect required target colors to clear the level - Use power-ups to break difficult board states - Earn stars based on score and remaining moves Power-ups: - Bomb: clear all removable tiles of the selected color - Rainbow Hammer: clear the selected tile's 3 axial lines - Shuffle: reorder current removable tile colors Progression: - Levels are grouped into world sections - Earn stars to unlock the next section - New challenge layers appear in higher levels If you enjoy strategic puzzle games with strong visual identity, NixHex is your next relaxing challenge.

Screenshots

The Da Vinci Cryptex4 screens
NixHex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NixHex at none against The Da Vinci Cryptex's 3. On price, 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

Both are free to download. The Da Vinci Cryptex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NixHex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Da Vinci Cryptex versus NixHex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Da Vinci CryptexNixHex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXSGames洪铎 许

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

NixHex

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
None

NixHex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Da Vinci Cryptex free?
The Da Vinci Cryptex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NixHex free?
NixHex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Da Vinci Cryptex or NixHex have ads?
Neither The Da Vinci Cryptex nor NixHex shows ads.

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