Comparison

Control Box vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

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

Head to head
About

Control Box

This puzzle game challenges your logical thinking by requiring you to connect cables to power a lamp. Rotate cable pieces to create a continuous path from the buzzer to the lamp, with over a hundred levels across three difficulty settings.

Highlights
  • Logical thinking puzzles
  • Cable connection gameplay
  • Over 100 levels
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Tap to rotate cable pieces
  • Test connection with buzzer
Features
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Train your logical thinking with this challenging and funny game. Can you fix the cable break and bring the lamp light up again? Try turning the pieces of cable to make a continuous connection from the buzzer to the lamp. Many more than hundred levels in 3 level of difficulty are waiting to be solved by you. Can you make it shine again? Control Box is a great puzzle game to train your logical thinking. HOW TO PLAY: 1.) Make a continuous connection between the lamp and the buzzer 2.) The individual cable parts can be turned by tapping it 3.) With the red Buzzer you can test the connection 4.) If the light turns green, you have reached the level and the next game will be unlocked for you -You can unlock this free app to play without advertisement. Privacy policy - https://asgardsoft.com/?page=impressum#PrivacyPolicy Terms of use - https://asgardsoft.com/?page=impressum#TermsOfUse Product Page - https://asgardsoft.com/?id=g11

About

The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

Engage your logic and problem-solving skills to decipher 50 intricate riddles and unlock secrets. This captivating puzzle game offers a challenging yet addictive experience with stunning visuals and immersive audio.

Highlights
  • 50 unique handcrafted puzzles
  • Hint system available
  • Stunning graphics
  • Captivating background music
  • IQ and critical thinking challenges
Features
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Put your intelligence to the test and escape again by solving 50 thrilling new riddles in the captivating third chapter of the mysterious Da Vinci's Room! Once again, find yourself trapped in a dark room, and use your logical prowess to decipher the enigmas within a cryptic book. Discover the answers, unlock the Cryptex, and unveil the secrets that lie in wait at the next level! "The Da Vinci Cryptex 3" is an exhilarating free game that will push your brain to its limits with its collection of 50 meticulously crafted, handwritten riddles. As you progress, the puzzles become increasingly challenging, making your triumphs even more satisfying. So, how many enigmas will you conquer? Test your wits and find out! But beware, this IQ game comes with a warning: it can be highly addictive! FEATURES: - Solve 50 unique handcrafted puzzles. - Hints are available to lend you a helping hand (just click the bulb button). - Immerse yourself in stunning graphics that enhance the gameplay experience. - Let the captivating background music further engage your mind. - Play 20 levels for free, unlock the full game with a single and cheap in-app purchase If you have a passion for puzzles, word games, brainteasers, and enigmas that test your IQ and critical thinking, then "The Da Vinci Cryptex 3" is sure to provide endless hours of thrilling entertainment! _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram

Screenshots

Control Box3 screens
The Da Vinci Cryptex 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Control Box at 100% against The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's 50%. Control Box also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Control Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Box has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Control Box's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Da Vinci Cryptex 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Box ships an update every 3 months, The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control Box versus The Da Vinci Cryptex 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl BoxThe Da Vinci Cryptex 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
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
Size13 MB168 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAsgardSoft GmbHXSGames

Customer experience

Control Box

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control Box

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
3 purchases

The Da Vinci Cryptex 3

One-time3
  • Full Game$1.99
  • Full Game + Coffee$3.99
  • Remove Ads + Love$7.99

Questions

Is Control Box free?
Control Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 free?
The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control Box or The Da Vinci Cryptex 3?
Control Box is rated higher. Control Box averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Control Box or The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 have ads?
Control Box shows ads; The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Control Box or The Da Vinci Cryptex 3?
Control Box ships an update every 3 months, and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Control Box was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Da Vinci Cryptex 3 on November 4, 2026.

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