Cypher vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cypher
Crack numeric codes by interpreting clues and formulas. This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge with a single, guaranteed solution. It's a fresh take on classic brain teasers.
- Crack numeric codes
- Interpret formulas for hints
- Single, guaranteed solution
- Logic puzzle gameplay
- Brain-testing challenges
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Crack the numeric code following the clues! Symbols hide single digits. Interpret the formulas to get hints. There is exactly one solution, no need to guess. This game is a new take on classic logic puzzles like sudoko, wordle, kakuro and skyscraper. Test your brain in this seemingly simple puzzle!
The Da Vinci Cryptex 4
Solve 50 unique logical enigmas and riddles to escape rooms. Test your IQ and unlock the next level by cracking intricate puzzles. This addictive game offers immersive graphics and captivating music.
- 50 unique puzzles
- Logical enigmas
- IQ testing
- Immersive graphics
- Captivating music
- Hint system
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Welcome to a new chapter of the popular Da Vinci's escape room puzzle game series! Test your IQ and gain your freedom by solving 50 new, exciting riddles in this sequel 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 more you go on, the harder it is to solve the puzzles; how many enigmas can you actually crack? Warning: this IQ game may be addictive! Features: - 50 new and unique hand-drawn 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 this game! _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cypher at 100% against The Da Vinci Cryptex 4's 50%. Cypher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cypher asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cypher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cypher's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Da Vinci Cryptex 4's.
Cypher ships an update every 9 days, The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cypher | The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SmartCode | XSGames |
Customer experience
Cypher
The Da Vinci Cryptex 4
In-app purchases
Cypher
No in-app purchases
The Da Vinci Cryptex 4
- Full Game$1.99
- Full Game + Coffee$3.99
- Full Game + Love$7.99
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