# Lock? Pop it! vs Word Search Scanner and Solver

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock? Pop it! | Word Search Scanner and Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-pop-it/id1041968218/reviews)** | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-scanner-and-solver/id1663942664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 15 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [焕好 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/646750764) | [Havnør](https://appshunter.io/developer/630262552) |

## 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


### Word Search Scanner and Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-scanner-and-solver/id1663942664)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 4K live preview scanning, Import from device gallery, Automatic character interpretation, Manual correction option, Search words like text, Export scan and findings

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Free trial period | Free | one-time |
| 1 WordCoin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 WordCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 WordCoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 WordCoins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 WordCoins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for school assignments
- 💡 Works with different languages
- 🚀 Saves a lot of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Struggles with certain word searches
- 💰 Has a subscription
- 🔍 Requires clear image/scan
- 🔍 Doesn't always recognize all words

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't recognize lowercase letters
- Glitches and crashes for some users
- Fails to find words in certain word searches

**Requested features**

- Improved accuracy for advanced word searches
- Support for accented characters
- Better scanning capabilities
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock? Pop it! free?

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

### Is Word Search Scanner and Solver free?

Word Search Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock? Pop it! or Word Search Scanner and Solver?

Lock? Pop it! is rated higher. Lock? Pop it! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Word Search Scanner and Solver averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do Lock? Pop it! or Word Search Scanner and Solver have ads?

Word Search Scanner and Solver shows ads; Lock? Pop it! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock? Pop it! or Word Search Scanner and Solver?

Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, and Word Search Scanner and Solver every 9 days. Most recently, Lock? Pop it! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Word Search Scanner and Solver on November 3, 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.*