Lock? Pop it! vs Word Search Scanner and Solver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sequence matching gameplay
- Tap-based controls
- Restart on failure
- Simple puzzle mechanics
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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.
Word Search Scanner and Solver
Effortlessly scan and solve word search puzzles from any source, including print and digital. The app uses live preview or gallery import to interpret characters, allowing you to search for words like a text document. Share your scanned puzzles and solutions easily.
- 4K live preview scanning
- Import from device gallery
- Automatic character interpretation
- Manual correction option
- Search words like text
- Export scan and findings
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* Scan * Use the amazing 4K live preview to capture accurate representations of word search puzzles from magazines, newspapers or otherwise. Import directly from the device gallery to use screenshots from your digital subscriptions. Characters are automatically interpreted, with a recommended manual step for corrections. * Solve * Once scanned search for words as if a text document. * Share * Export a picture of the scan alongside a list of your findings. * EULA * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock? Pop it! at none against Word Search Scanner and Solver's 10. Lock? Pop it! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). Word Search Scanner and Solver's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 13) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Word Search Scanner and Solver sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Word Search Scanner and Solver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Search Scanner and Solver has 4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, Word Search Scanner and Solver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock? Pop it! | Word Search Scanner and Solver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better | 4.6 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #208 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 焕好 邓 | Havnør |
Customer experience
Lock? Pop it!
Word Search Scanner and Solver
Bugs and requests
Lock? Pop it!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Word Search Scanner and Solver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't recognize lowercase letters
- Glitches and crashes for some users
- Fails to find words in certain word searches
Requested features
4 requests- Improved accuracy for advanced word searches
- Support for accented characters
- Better scanning capabilities
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
In-app purchases
Lock? Pop it!
No in-app purchases
Word Search Scanner and Solver
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- Free trial periodFree
- 1 WordCoin$0.99
- 5 WordCoins$1.99
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- 10 WordCoins$2.99
- 50 WordCoins$8.99
- 100 WordCoins$14.99
- Lifetime$29.99
Questions
Is Lock? Pop it! free?
Is Word Search Scanner and Solver free?
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Do Lock? Pop it! or Word Search Scanner and Solver have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lock? Pop it! or Word Search Scanner and Solver?
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