# Lock? Pop it! vs Nonogram.com

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock? Pop it! at none against Nonogram.com's 10. Lock? Pop it! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Nonogram.com's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 13) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonogram.com sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Lock? Pop it! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lock? Pop it! against 4.6 for Nonogram.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonogram.com has 196K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, Nonogram.com every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock? Pop it! | Nonogram.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-pop-it/id1041968218/reviews) | **[4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 15 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [焕好 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/646750764) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock? Pop it!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-pop-it/id1041968218)

Tap in sequence to match a moving stick with a ball. If the sequence is incorrect, the lock remains closed, and you must restart. A simple, engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Sequence matching gameplay, Tap-based controls, Restart on failure, Simple puzzle mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nonogram.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonogramcom-number-games/id1452992954)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive logic game featuring a vast collection of picture cross puzzles. Solve puzzles using numerical clues to reveal hidden images. Offers daily challenges, seasonal events, and tournaments for endless fun and mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Thousands of picture cross puzzles, Daily challenges and monthly trophies, Seasonal events with unique rewards, Competitive tournaments, Hints and auto-crosses, Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nonogram.com No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Small squares on higher difficulty levels
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect tile registrations leading to lost lives
- Ads causing app to freeze or become unresponsive
- Purchased ad-free version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/resume puzzles
- Zoom functionality for smaller screens
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Difficulty scaling beyond 15x15 grids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock? Pop it! free?

Lock? Pop it! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nonogram.com free?

Nonogram.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock? Pop it! or Nonogram.com?

Nonogram.com is rated higher. Lock? Pop it! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Nonogram.com averages 4.6 from 196K ratings.

### Do Lock? Pop it! or Nonogram.com have ads?

Nonogram.com shows ads; Lock? Pop it! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock? Pop it! or Nonogram.com?

Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, and Nonogram.com every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lock? Pop it! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nonogram.com on October 30, 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.*