# Lock? Pop it! vs Hidden Stuff

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.

Both are free to download. Hidden Stuff 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 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock? Pop it! | Hidden Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-pop-it/id1041968218/reviews) | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-stuff/id1625127917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [焕好 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/646750764) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Hidden Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-stuff/id1625127917)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints Pack + No ADs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints Pack + No ADs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140 Hints Pack + No ADs | $49.99 | one-time |
| 140 Hints Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable game
- 🕰️ No time limits
- 🔍 Fun hidden object gameplay
- 🎨 Relaxing and casual experience
- 🎨 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🤖 Ads longer than gameplay
- 🤖 Ads disrupt gameplay experience
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Lack of option to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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.

---

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