# Lock? Pop it! vs Press under stress

The clearest difference is rating: Lock? Pop it! at 4.6 against Press under stress's 2.0. Lock? Pop it! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Press under stress's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 13). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Press under stress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lock? Pop it! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock? Pop it! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Press under stress has 199 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, Press under stress every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock? Pop it! | Press under stress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-pop-it/id1041968218/reviews)** | [2.0 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-under-stress/id6760447851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 188 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) | [Thuy On](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884514139) |

## 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


### Press under stress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-under-stress/id6760447851)

A fast-paced brain puzzle game requiring quick decisions and precise taps based on changing instructions. It challenges focus, memory, and timing with increasing difficulty and strict time limits.

**Highlights:** Tricky tap rules, Instant decision making, Focus and memory challenges, Timing and self-control tests, Constantly changing rules, Increasing pressure and difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock? Pop it! free?

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

### Is Press under stress free?

Press under stress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock? Pop it! or Press under stress?

Lock? Pop it! is rated higher. Lock? Pop it! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Press under stress averages 2.0 from 199 ratings.

### Do Lock? Pop it! or Press under stress have ads?

Press under stress shows ads; Lock? Pop it! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock? Pop it! or Press under stress?

Lock? Pop it! ships an update every 5 days, and Press under stress every 10 days. Most recently, Lock? Pop it! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Press under stress on October 28, 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.*