Comparison

Mystery Box 5 vs RefleX

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

Head to head
About

Mystery Box 5

Embark on an unforgettable puzzle adventure exploring intricate boxes filled with enigmas and brain-teasing challenges. Enjoy a captivating soundtrack and get hints when you're stuck. Share your achievements with friends and the community.

Highlights
  • Intricate puzzle boxes
  • Brain-teasing challenges
  • Captivating soundtrack
  • Hint system
  • Share achievements
  • Elements Stone extra challenge
Features
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"Another masterpiece by XSGames!" "Fun is guaranteed" "It gives you the sensation of being genuinely confined in a room" ——————————•—————————— A UNFORGETTABLE PUZZLE ADVENTURE Explore a new series of intricate boxes filled with alluring enigmas and brain-teasing challenges that will leave you a lasting impression THE ELEMENTS STONE Unlock all 10 boxes of the game and play this extra challenge in the room of the Elements Stone EXCEPTIONAL GAME DESIGN With a straightforward user interface and captivating puzzles, this game promises an engaging experience that expertly balances challenge and entertainment, keeping you engaged for hours. THE FIRST 3 LEVELS ARE FREE Try the game by playing the first three boxes, unlock the full game with a cheap In-App Purchase A CAPTIVATING SOUNDTRACK Each Box has its music theme, for you to play this adventure in a transcendental way GOT STUCK? Click the bulb button in the scene to get a hint that will help you solve the puzzles. In case you got really stuck on a puzzle, feel free to get in touch with the developer at xsgames.co to get some more hints SHARE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Let your community and friends know what you're playing and how far you've gone in this escape room adventure! ——————————•—————————— XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on X and Instagram

About

RefleX

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How sharp are your reflexes, really? RefleX packs six fast reaction games into one app, built to train your speed, aim, memory and focus - and to keep score. Every run earns XP, every game has an S-rank to chase, and every mode has its own worldwide leaderboard. SIX MINI-GAMES Flash Tap - the instant the screen flashes, tap. Go too early and you take a penalty. Under 250 ms is elite. Target Rush - hit as many targets as you can in 20 seconds. Miss, and you lose points. Tap Storm - how many taps can you land in 10 seconds? Find your top CPS. Color Match - the word says RED, the ink is blue. A Stroop test that turns your brain against you. Moving Targets - targets that refuse to hold still. Track them, hit them, don't miss. Sequence Blink - watch the pattern, repeat it, watch it grow. A pure working-memory test. LEVEL UP EVERY DAY - Earn XP on every run and level up your profile - Push your grade from D all the way to S on each game - Unlock achievements from Bronze to Legendary - Build a daily streak and claim bonus XP - Take on the daily challenge, a new objective every day - Track your averages, records and progress for every game WORLDWIDE LEADERBOARDS Every mini-game has an all-time ranking and a weekly one that resets every Monday. See the world record, see the player right above you, and see exactly how many milliseconds you need to take them down. BUILT FOR QUICK SESSIONS Rounds last 10 to 20 seconds. RefleX is free to play, with no account needed to start. Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Screenshots

Mystery Box 54 screens
RefleX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefleX at none against Mystery Box 5's 3. RefleX also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Mystery Box 5's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Mystery Box 5 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RefleX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mystery Box 5 ships an update every 2 months, RefleX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mystery Box 5 versus RefleX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMystery Box 5RefleX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB83 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperXSGamesAntoine Kozlov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mystery Box 5

One-time3
  • Unlock All levels$3.99
  • Unlock All levels + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock All levels + Love$7.99
None

RefleX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mystery Box 5 free?
Mystery Box 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefleX free?
RefleX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mystery Box 5 or RefleX have ads?
RefleX shows ads; Mystery Box 5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Mystery Box 5 or RefleX?
Mystery Box 5 ships an update every 2 months, and RefleX every 8 days. Most recently, Mystery Box 5 was updated on October 23, 2026 and RefleX on October 25, 2026.

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