Comparison

The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 vs NostraGames

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 2

Solve 50 unique riddles and logical enigmas to escape a series of rooms. This brain-teasing sequel offers immersive graphics and captivating music as you unlock new levels. Test your IQ and see how many puzzles you can crack.

Highlights
  • 50 unique handcrafted puzzles
  • Logical enigmas
  • Immersive 3D graphics
  • Captivating background music
  • Hint system available
Features
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Test your IQ and gain your freedom by solving 50 new exciting riddles in this sequel of the enigmatic Da Vinci's Room! Trapped in a room once again, crack logical enigmas written in a book to escape the room Find the answers, unlock the Cryptex, and see what awaits you in the next level! "The Da Vinci Cryptex 2" is a brainteasing free game consisting of 50 unique new handwritten 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 (with the bulb button) - Immersive graphics - Captivating background music - Play 20 levels for free, unlock the full game with a single and cheap in-app purchase If you love puzzles, word games, brain thinking, mind games, logic riddles, and enigmas, you'll have so much fun with "The Da Vinci Cryptex 2" _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram

About

NostraGames

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Your TV becomes the stage. Your phone becomes the controller. And Nostra — an AI host with a personality — runs the whole evening. HOW IT WORKS Open nostragames.ai on any TV, laptop or tablet in the room. A room code appears on screen. Everyone else joins from their phone and keeps their answers private. You'll need that second screen — it's where the game lives. MEET YOUR HOST Nostra isn't a menu. It talks. It welcomes your friends by name, suggests a game that fits the mood, teases the player who just lost a point, and picks the night back up when the room goes quiet. You talk back — just hold the button and speak. PLAY TOGETHER, NOT ON YOUR PHONE The big screen is where everyone looks. Your phone is only your buzzer, your keyboard, your secret answer. Nobody spends the night staring down at a screen — which is the whole point of a game night. WHAT'S IN THE BOX • Quiz, word games, bluffing games — a catalogue that keeps growing • 1 to 8 players in the same room • Guests join in seconds — no account, no install • Play by voice, or type instead if you'd rather stay quiet NO MICROPHONE? NO PROBLEM Speaking to Nostra is the fun way, not the only way. Decline the microphone and type your answers instead — the evening works the same. GOOD TO KNOW NostraGames is free to download and free to join. Starting your own sessions requires a subscription. SUBSCRIPTIONS • Premium — monthly, 12 hours of hosting per month • Ultimate — monthly, unlimited hosting • 3h Extension — one-time purchase, adds 3 hours of play Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nostragames.ai/privacy

Screenshots

The Da Vinci Cryptex 24 screens
NostraGames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NostraGames at fortnightly against The Da Vinci Cryptex 2'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 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and NostraGames sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 ships an update every 2 months, NostraGames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 versus NostraGames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Da Vinci Cryptex 2NostraGames
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperXSGamesNostraGames

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Da Vinci Cryptex 2

One-time3
  • Full Game$1.99
  • Full Game + Coffee$3.99
  • Full Game + Love$7.99
1 purchases

NostraGames

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Month

Questions

Is The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 free?
The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NostraGames free?
NostraGames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 or NostraGames have ads?
Neither The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 nor NostraGames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 or NostraGames?
The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 ships an update every 2 months, and NostraGames fortnightly. Most recently, The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and NostraGames on November 6, 2026.

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