# Safe Cracker vs Odd Machines

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Odd Machines at 61% against Safe Cracker's 0%. Odd Machines also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). Safe Cracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safe Cracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Odd Machines holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Machines has 89 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Safe Cracker's written reviews are positive against 61% of Odd Machines's.

Safe Cracker ships an update every 27 months, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safe Cracker | Odd Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-cracker-whack-your-lock/id1054319739/reviews) | **[4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Serge Spijkstra](https://appshunter.io/developer/706002599) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Safe Cracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-cracker-whack-your-lock/id1054319739)

A puzzle game where players decipher complex codes to crack safes. It requires precision timing, strategic thinking, and pattern recognition to progress through increasingly difficult levels and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Decipher complex codes, Precision timing mechanics, Strategic problem-solving, Unlock new safes and skins, Leaderboard challenges, Intuitive controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| no ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Odd Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986)

Embark on a 3D escape room adventure as a treasure hunter seeking a lost artifact. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and unravel mysteries within an ancient temple. Collect fragments of a powerful stone to escape.

**Highlights:** Solve unique puzzle boxes, Explore an ancient temple, Collect fragments of a lost stone, Immersive audio experience, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Makes you think
- 💡 Ingenious puzzles
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Soothing sounds and music
- 🎯 Logical puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Tiny text size
- 🖱️ Frustrating click accuracy
- ❓ Clues sometimes random
- 💰 Overpriced for content
- 🚫 Game doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- No stone to collect from 5th window
- Game closes immediately on 'play'
- Bug in first machine, stone disappears
- Cannot zoom on puzzle
- Cannot actuate dials

**Requested features**

- Full game should be free
- Monocle usable at zoomed out level
- More visual feedback for puzzle completion
- Option to get the answer when hint isn't enough
- More levels/unlimited levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safe Cracker free?

Safe Cracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Odd Machines free?

Odd Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Safe Cracker or Odd Machines?

Odd Machines is rated higher. Safe Cracker averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Odd Machines averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.

### Do Safe Cracker or Odd Machines have ads?

Safe Cracker shows ads; Odd Machines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Safe Cracker or Odd Machines?

Safe Cracker ships an update every 27 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Safe Cracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Odd Machines on November 4, 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.*