Comparison

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object vs Brain Riddle

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

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About

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

Unravel the mysteries of a snow-bound city where supernatural events are unfolding. As a journalist detective, find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind disappearances and unnatural cold. This mystical thriller blends detective work with horror elements.

Highlights
  • Find and seek hidden objects
  • Complete detective tasks
  • Solve logic puzzles and riddles
  • Explore mysterious locations
  • Zoom in on scenes for clues
  • Uncover secrets of a lost city
Features
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What is behind the mysterious disappearances in the lost city of Frostwood: ordinary townspeople or something supernatural? Will the journalist - detective be able to solve these unsolved mysteries and save the townspeople, even at the risk of his own life? Icebound Secrets: The Frostwood bane is new free adventure hidden object game in the genre of mystical thriller with elements of horror. You are waiting for a lot of mini-games and logic puzzles, unforgettable characters and challenging quests. The gameplay mixes mechanics of the best hidden object games, with clues and thrilling story. If you're a fan of detective games, don't wait! Solve the mystery of Frostwood, find and seek hidden objects and useful items in this mystical puzzle adventure! In the lost city of Frostwood, where ancient houses are hidden under a heavy blanket of snow, comes one of the harshest winters ever recorded in the memory of its inhabitants. All the streets in the lost city became an ice maze. At night, amidst the raging blizzards, figures reminiscent of the white walkers of legend begin to appear, silently hunting for the living. A journalist arrives in this world frozen on the edge of reality and myth, eager to solve the unsolved mysteries that shroud these paranormal disappearances and unnatural cold. KEY FEATURES - Find and seek hidden objects and complete various detective tasks for free! - Search for evidence of the disappearances and reveal the secrets of lost city! - Embark on hidden adventures with horror elements! - Meet the mysterious characters and help them - they will respond in kind! - Learn more about the history of Frostwood by solving puzzles and logic riddles! - Explore locations from view and reveal their secrets! - Zoom in on the scenes and use clues if you get stuck! - The game is optimized for tablets and phones! Icebound Secrets: The Frostwood bane one of the puzzle adventure games where you need to find and seek hidden objects and useful things like a detective. Solve the mystery of the lost city and discover the truth by finding clues in the most unexpected places! Expect even more free hidden object games from Elephant Games! Check out our game library at: https://crootosoftware.com/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://crootosoftware.com/policy Terms and Conditions: https://crootosoftware.com/terms/

About

Brain Riddle

Engage in a mind-bending puzzle game where you must think unconventionally to solve tricky riddles and escape. Interact with a unique doodle sketch world filled with pranks and unexpected challenges. Hints are available if you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Tricky prank games
  • Creative doodle sketch art
  • Funny sounds and witty effects
  • Offline logic puzzles
  • Fun for all ages
Features
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Welcome to Tricky Box, a clever brain puzzle game filled with unexpected challenges! Guide Boxy through brain-bending puzzles, draw his way out of danger, and run and jump through troll levels packed with traps. From tricky riddles to drawing and platformer challenges, there's always a new trick waiting for you! Think you're smart? Think again! In Tricky Box, Boxy's goal may look simple: open the door. But every tricky level is built to fool you with hidden traps, sudden twists, and brain-teasing challenges. Nothing is what it seems, and common sense is your biggest enemy! Test your brain, go beyond logic, and discover the unexpected way out! MORE THAN JUST BRAIN PUZZLES - Draw Lines with MAGIC PENCIL Draw your way out of trouble! Draw lines to dodge traps, block falling objects, and protect Boxy from unexpected danger. In these drawing puzzles, one clever line can save the day! - RUN! RUN! The door is right there… or is it? Run and jump through troll platformer levels packed with hidden traps and sudden surprises. Watch every step - the level may trick you when you least expect it! HOW TO PLAY TRICKY BOX - Choose your favorite game mode and see what trick comes next - MAIN STORY: Tap, drag, and interact with objects to find the clever way to the door - MAGIC PENCIL: Sketch the right path or barrier to keep Boxy out of danger - RUN! RUN!: Time your moves, react fast, and make it safely to the door - Stuck on a brain teaser? Use a hint to uncover a helpful clue GAME FEATURES - Tricky Brain Puzzles Solve tricky riddles and mind games packed with surprising pranks, funny fails, and clever twists. Every level brings a new challenge designed to make you question the obvious. - More Ways to Play Switch between brain puzzles, drawing challenges, and fast-paced platformer levels, with new ways to think, draw, run, and react. - Creative Doodle Sketch Art Explore a unique hand-drawn world inspired by sketches in a notebook! Every puzzle comes to life with playful doodles and funny details. - Funny Sounds & Witty Effects Playful music and quirky sound effects bring this sketch doodle world to life and make every unexpected moment more entertaining! - Offline Logic Puzzles No Wi-Fi? No problem! Enjoy the offline brain puzzle games for adults anytime, anywhere, whether you're relaxing at home or traveling. FAQs Q: What kind of game is Tricky Box? A: It is a doodle-style brain puzzle game that mixes tricky riddles and logic puzzles with drawing challenges and troll platformer levels, all packed with unexpected tricks and solutions. Q: What if I get stuck? A: Don't worry! If a tricky IQ test feels too hard, you can use the hint system. It provides clever clues to help you solve the puzzle games without losing the fun! Q: Can I play this game without Wi-Fi? A: Yes! It is a fully functional offline brain game. You can enjoy these puzzle games anytime, making it the perfect logic puzzle companion for travel. If you love tricky puzzles, funny pranks, and games that never play quite the way you expect, there's always another surprise waiting for Boxy. Think beyond the obvious, solve each challenge, and guide Boxy to the door! Privacy Policy: https://brain.gurugame.ai/policy.html Terms of Service: https://brain.gurugame.ai/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object4 screens
Brain Riddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object at 4.6 against Brain Riddle's 3.6. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 14). Brain Riddle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Riddle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object has 1.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 38% of Brain Riddle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object ships an update monthly, Brain Riddle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object versus Brain Riddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIcebound Secrets・Hidden ObjectBrain Riddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better3.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size960 MB606 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCROOTOGuru Future Holding Limited

Customer experience

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

All ratings1,515 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral16.4%
Negative34.2%

Brain Riddle

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress not saved
  • Game resets progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remove coins/in-app purchases
  • Add voice support
  • Improve save/load functionality

Brain Riddle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object

One-time10
  • No Ads$0.99
  • First Treasure$2.99
  • 30 coins Pack$2.99
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  • 55 coins Pack$4.99
  • 80 coins Pack$6.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • 120 coins Pack$9.99
  • Premium Offer$14.99
  • 200 coins Pack$14.99
  • Premium$19.99
10 purchases

Brain Riddle

One-time10
  • First Purchase Special$0.99
  • Boxy's Colorful Gift Box$1.99
  • Coin Pack 250$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Coin Pack 500$2.99
  • Boxy's Lucky Gift Box$3.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Coin Pack 1000$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle (New)$5.99
  • Coin Pack 2500$9.99

Questions

Is Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object free?
Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Riddle free?
Brain Riddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object or Brain Riddle?
Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object is rated higher. Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Brain Riddle averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object or Brain Riddle have ads?
Brain Riddle shows ads; Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object does not.
Which is updated more often, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object or Brain Riddle?
Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object ships an update monthly, and Brain Riddle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Icebound Secrets・Hidden Object was updated on November 4, 2026 and Brain Riddle on October 31, 2026.

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