# Snail Bob 2 vs 12 LOCKS 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 LOCKS 3 at none against Snail Bob 2's 12. 12 LOCKS 3 also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Snail Bob 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snail Bob 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 12 LOCKS 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Snail Bob 2 against 4.6 for 12 LOCKS 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snail Bob 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Snail Bob 2's written reviews are positive against 87% of 12 LOCKS 3's.

Snail Bob 2 ships an update every 7 months, 12 LOCKS 3 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snail Bob 2 | 12 LOCKS 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks-3/id1506016264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 289 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Rudolfs Lacinovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504871804) |

## What reviewers say

### Snail Bob 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206)

Guide a snail through challenging levels by activating various mechanisms. This physics puzzle game offers a fun and brain-teasing experience for all ages, featuring numerous levels and customization options.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, 120 levels across 4 worlds, Customize Bob with outfits, Find hidden stars and jigsaw pieces, Suitable for all ages and families

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bario Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Batsnail Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Droid Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| House Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| King Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Chapters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Outfits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🐌 Cute and creative main character
- 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle-solving challenges
- 🎨 Variety of levels and stories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden stars/puzzle pieces
- 🕰️ Levels can be too challenging at times
- 💸 Excessive ads, even in paid version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on level 15 of Fantasy story
- Spinner feature not working as intended
- Purchased premium features not unlocking
- Progress not saving after device reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Ability to save/restore progress
- Option to disable ads in paid version
- Difficulty settings or level selection
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


### 12 LOCKS 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks-3/id1506016264)

Embark on a global adventure with charming plasticine characters. Solve puzzles across diverse environments, from underwater dives to space exploration and the Wild West. Overcome 12 challenging locks in each unique room.

**Highlights:** Plasticine graphics, Funny music, 4 unique rooms, Many puzzles, Travel adventures, 12 locks per room

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interesting game
- 🤩 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Creative clay animation
- ⭐️ Great escape game
- 💡 Engaging story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult
- 🕰️ Not enough levels/content
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to shrink key in space level
- Freezing on certain levels
- Puzzle solutions not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and sequels
- Difficulty options
- Reduced ads
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snail Bob 2 free?

Snail Bob 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 12 LOCKS 3 free?

12 LOCKS 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Snail Bob 2 or 12 LOCKS 3?

Snail Bob 2 is rated higher. Snail Bob 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while 12 LOCKS 3 averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Snail Bob 2 or 12 LOCKS 3 have ads?

Both Snail Bob 2 and 12 LOCKS 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snail Bob 2 or 12 LOCKS 3?

Snail Bob 2 ships an update every 7 months, and 12 LOCKS 3 every 6 months. Most recently, Snail Bob 2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and 12 LOCKS 3 on October 27, 2026.

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