# Tapong vs The Impossible Safe

The clearest difference is rating: Tapong at 4.5 against The Impossible Safe's 3.1. Tapong also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 187). The Impossible Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tapong sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. The Impossible Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tapong holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapong has 1.3K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Tapong's written reviews are positive against 33% of The Impossible Safe's.

Tapong ships an update every 2 months, The Impossible Safe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapong | The Impossible Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapong-ping-pong-game/id1148992447/reviews)** | [3.1 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-safe-crack-it/id1573468310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373864376) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapong-ping-pong-game/id1148992447)

Experience addictive virtual table tennis by skillfully moving your bat to hit the ball. Keep your score climbing by preventing the ball from dropping. Patience and precision are essential for success in this highly engaging game.

**Highlights:** Intuitive bat control, Score keeping, Addictive gameplay, Patience-based challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple but good
- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 🎮 Difficult and boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Ball physics issues
- Paddle not affecting ball
- Game not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add leaderboard
- Improve ball physics
- Add more mini-games


### The Impossible Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-safe-crack-it/id1573468310)

Experience the thrill of a high-stakes heist by cracking a virtual safe against the clock. This game uses advanced haptic feedback to simulate the tactile experience of manipulating a lock, challenging your focus and nerve.

**Highlights:** Haptic feedback for realistic lock manipulation, 60-second time limit for each attempt, Global leaderboards for competitive play, Challenge friends to head-to-head contests, Immersive and tactile gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚫 No ads
- 📶 No wifi needed
- ⏱️ Quick completion times
- 💡 Uses haptic feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing gameplay
- ❓ No instructions
- ⏳ Too much time pressure
- 😩 Too difficult/impossible
- 👎 Not interactive

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open
- Doesn't work
- No game

**Requested features**

- Different lock skins
- No time limitations
- Lock picking version
- Practice mode without timer
- More attempts/time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapong free?

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

### Is The Impossible Safe free?

The Impossible Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tapong or The Impossible Safe?

Tapong is rated higher. Tapong averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while The Impossible Safe averages 3.1 from 187 ratings.

### Do Tapong or The Impossible Safe have ads?

Tapong shows ads; The Impossible Safe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tapong or The Impossible Safe?

Tapong ships an update every 2 months, and The Impossible Safe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tapong was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Impossible Safe on October 30, 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.*