# Open Puzzle Box vs Mystery Box 2

Open Puzzle Box and Mystery Box 2 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Open Puzzle Box's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Box 2's. Open Puzzle Box also leads on ratings volume (639 vs 190) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Mystery Box 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open Puzzle Box sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Box 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Open Puzzle Box against 4.3 for Mystery Box 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 639 and 190 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Open Puzzle Box's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Box 2's.

Open Puzzle Box ships an update every 2 months, Mystery Box 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Puzzle Box | Mystery Box 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-puzzle-box/id934283183/reviews) | **[4.3 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-box-2-evolution/id1602469284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **639** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Neptune Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/539389569) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Puzzle Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-puzzle-box/id934283183)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game featuring mysterious locked boxes. Simple touch and drag controls reveal intricate challenges that require creative thinking to solve. Explore an ever-growing collection of stages with varying difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle mechanics, Intuitive touch and drag controls, Continuously updated stages, Variety of puzzles and tricks, Multiple difficulty levels, Simple game rules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Mind-bending gameplay
- 🎨 Unique visual design
- ⏱️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Hints not always helpful
- 🔋 High ad frequency
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📱 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on level 11
- Levels repeating from start
- Puzzle solutions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Improved hint system


### Mystery Box 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-box-2-evolution/id1602469284)

Engage your mind with a 3D escape room puzzle experience. Manipulate interactive boxes, discover hidden artifacts, and solve challenging riddles. Unlock bonus levels and enjoy immersive graphics and chilling music.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D boxes, Hidden artifact discovery, Challenging riddles, Unlockable bonus levels, Realistic graphics, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Love | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mind stimulating game
- 💡 Out of the box thinking
- 😌 Relaxing and calming soundtrack
- ✨ Great graphics
- 👍 Good brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too easy/boring
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💸 Paid for full game, not downloading
-  frustrating
- 😵 Puzzles are obscure/incomprehensible

**Reported bugs**

- Game not downloading after purchase
- Glitches preventing mini-game completion
- Artifacts not counting correctly (e.g., 15/16 instead of 16/16)
- Elements dislodged from the box, making them non-functional
- Elements not working initially, then working later

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve tutorial functionality
- Ensure game progress is saved across devices
- Add more background clues
- Fix artifact counting issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open Puzzle Box free?

Open Puzzle Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mystery Box 2 free?

Mystery Box 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Open Puzzle Box or Mystery Box 2?

Mystery Box 2 is rated higher. Open Puzzle Box averages 4.3 out of 5 from 639 ratings, while Mystery Box 2 averages 4.3 from 190 ratings.

### Do Open Puzzle Box or Mystery Box 2 have ads?

Neither Open Puzzle Box nor Mystery Box 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open Puzzle Box or Mystery Box 2?

Open Puzzle Box ships an update every 2 months, and Mystery Box 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Open Puzzle Box was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mystery Box 2 on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*