# Snail Bob 2 vs 12 Locks Find the differences

The clearest difference is update cadence: 12 Locks Find the differences at every 3 weeks against Snail Bob 2's every 7 months. 12 Locks Find the differences also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Snail Bob 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 264). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snail Bob 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and 12 Locks Find the differences sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Snail Bob 2 against 4.5 for 12 Locks Find the differences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snail Bob 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 264, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Snail Bob 2 ships an update every 7 months, 12 Locks Find the differences every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snail Bob 2 | 12 Locks Find the differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206/reviews)** | [4.5 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks-find-the-differences/id1574090475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 264 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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 Find the differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks-find-the-differences/id1574090475)

Solve puzzles and escape themed rooms by finding hidden differences. Explore various environments with unique challenges and enjoy playful graphics and music. A fun blend of escape room and spot-the-difference gameplay.

**Highlights:** Plasticine graphics, Funny music, Themed rooms, Various puzzles, Room escape genre, Find the differences genre

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints ad-free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game idea
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Creative puzzles
- 👍 Good for all ages
- 👍 Enjoyable for family play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too much intrusive advertising
- 😠 Game crashes frequently
- 😠 Game doesn't open / crashes on startup
- 😠 Glitches and bugs
- 😠 Expensive in-game purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Game crashes after loading screen
- Game crashes when ads are shown
- Light blue screen issue
- Safe Ad ad prevents returning to game

**Requested features**

- Fix the light blue screen bug
- Fix the game crashing bug
- Fix ads causing crashes
- Make game levels less expensive
- Add more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snail Bob 2 free?

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

### Is 12 Locks Find the differences free?

12 Locks Find the differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Snail Bob 2 or 12 Locks Find the differences?

Snail Bob 2 is rated higher. Snail Bob 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while 12 Locks Find the differences averages 4.5 from 264 ratings.

### Do Snail Bob 2 or 12 Locks Find the differences have ads?

Both Snail Bob 2 and 12 Locks Find the differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snail Bob 2 or 12 Locks Find the differences?

Snail Bob 2 ships an update every 7 months, and 12 Locks Find the differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snail Bob 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and 12 Locks Find the differences on October 20, 2026.

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