Comparison

Lock? Pop it! vs Hidden Stuff

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

Head to head
About

Lock? Pop it!

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
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^Pop the lock with finger click^ This time we must pop the lock to unlock it! Tap in sequence to make the stick match the little ball every time. Otherwise the lock will be locked again and we have to play from beginning.

About

Hidden Stuff

Discover a stylish and relaxing hidden object game. Search through artistic mosaics to find themed items, with no time limits or pressure. Enjoy beautiful illustrations and a calming puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Artistic hidden object puzzles
  • Themed item collections
  • No time limits or attempt limits
  • Zoom functionality
  • Hint system
  • Over 700 illustrated items
Features
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► A STYLISH ANTISTRESS HIDDEN OBJECT GAME Looking for a beautiful game world to relax and have fun in? Want a simple but satisfying puzzle game that combines easily mastered mechanics with elegant, artistic design and subtle gameplay variations that enhance your playing and aesthetic experience? Then this could be exactly what you’re looking for – a uniquely stylish and original hidden object game where every single level is a gorgeous and relaxing work of art. • Hiding in the shadows: Each level of the game requires you to search through a mosaic of different items that form a silhouette, which reveals itself only once you find them all. • Variations on a theme: The items in each level are themed according to the silhouette that contains them, adding an extra element to the puzzle experience. • Always a little different: Depending on a level, you may be required to find hidden objects from the list, one by one, or by matching images. • Take your time: There are neither time limits nor limits on the number of attempts you can make, so you can keep trying to find items without any pressure for the ultimate antistress gaming experience. • Take a closer look: If you can’t see the items you need when looking at the whole artwork, zoom in on individual sections for a closer look – you’ll also be able to better appreciate the beautiful design of each single item. • For art’s sake: The exceptional quality of the artwork with each item beautifully designed, and each mosaic carefully constructed using subtle variations in colour and object size, enhances the game’s antistress qualities, making it a charming and stylish place to spend time in. • Life’s rich pageant: There’s always something new to admire with over 700 beautifully illustrated items to search for, ranging from wildlife to toys, from musical instruments to pastries and much more. • Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? If you really got stuck in finding the hidden objects in a puzzle, use the Hints tool to slowly focus in on the item you’re looking for. • Endless antistress: There are up to 1000 different puzzles to play through, each a unique work of art in its own right, ensuring you’ll always have a place to escape to and relax while searching for hidden items. ► PART PUZZLE GAME, PART ART THERAPY If you’re eager to find a puzzle game that’s genuinely relaxing, with graphics to feast your eyes on and simple mechanics that nonetheless feature enough variation to keep you engaged and entertained for hours of stress-relieving puzzle fun, then this is the game for you. If you value aesthetic beauty and a calm playing experience over constant excitement and artificial stimulation, then download the game now and discover a whole world of puzzle fun and relaxation.

Screenshots

Lock? Pop it!4 screens
Hidden Stuff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock? Pop it! at none against Hidden Stuff's 8. Lock? Pop it! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Hidden Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 13). On price, rating 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. Hidden Stuff sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Lock? Pop it! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lock? Pop it! against 4.6 for Hidden Stuff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Stuff has 18K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, Hidden Stuff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lock? Pop it! versus Hidden Stuff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock? Pop it!Hidden Stuff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings)4.6 (18K ratings)
Positive reviews—51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1318K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB294 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer焕好 邓SayGames LTD

Customer experience

Lock? Pop it!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hidden Stuff

All ratings18,219 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral16.8%
Negative31.7%

Bugs and requests

Lock? Pop it!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidden Stuff

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Daily challenges not updating
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Incorrect items being shown

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to pay and remove ads
  • Improved monthly/daily challenge updates
  • More varied and challenging levels
  • Better item identification and descriptions
  • Volume controls

In-app purchases

None

Lock? Pop it!

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Hidden Stuff

One-time8
  • No ADs$2.99
  • No ADs$4.99
  • 10 Hints Pack + No ADs$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 10 Hints Pack$4.99
  • 25 Hints Pack + No ADs$9.99
  • 25 Hints Pack$9.99
  • 140 Hints Pack + No ADs$49.99
  • 140 Hints Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Lock? Pop it! free?
Lock? Pop it! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Stuff free?
Hidden Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock? Pop it! or Hidden Stuff?
Lock? Pop it! and Hidden Stuff are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 18K ratings respectively.
Do Lock? Pop it! or Hidden Stuff have ads?
Hidden Stuff shows ads; Lock? Pop it! does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock? Pop it! or Hidden Stuff?
Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, and Hidden Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Lock? Pop it! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hidden Stuff on October 14, 2026.

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