Geometry Dash SubZero vs The Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geometry Dash SubZero
Experience a rhythm-based action platformer with challenging gameplay. Navigate through unique levels featuring original music, unlock customization options, and hone your skills in practice mode. Prepare for an intense and rewarding experience.
- Rhythm-based action platforming
- Three unique levels
- Original music
- Unlockable icons
- Practice mode
- Challenging gameplay
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Geometry Dash is back with a brand new adventure! Jump in, brace yourself, and get ready for a real challenge! This won't be easy... Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Three unique levels with amazing music from MDK, Bossfight and Boom Kitty! • Unlock unique SubZero icons to customize your character! • Use practice mode to sharpen your skills! • Challenge yourself with the near impossible! Approved by RubRub \ (•◡•) /
The Lock
A unique puzzle game where players guess numbers using a spinner. It offers immersive haptic feedback and engaging visuals to guide players. Unlock and collect various themes as you progress through the challenges.
- Number guessing gameplay
- Spinner mechanic
- Haptic feedback
- Visual hints
- Collectible themes
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A puzzle game to guess numbers with a spinner. Enjoy haptic feedback and visuals as hints and collect different themes. The Lock: Game
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Lock at none against Geometry Dash SubZero's shown. The Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). Geometry Dash SubZero's advantage is ratings volume (85K vs 6) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash SubZero has 85K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Geometry Dash SubZero's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Lock's.
Geometry Dash SubZero ships an update every 10 months, The Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Geometry Dash SubZero | The Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (85K ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 210 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RobTop Games AB | Jonathan Taveras |
Customer experience
Geometry Dash SubZero
The Lock
Bugs and requests
Geometry Dash SubZero
Reported bugs
3 issues- Second coin in Power Trip level not registering as collected
- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Progress and coin collection bugs
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to transfer progress and icons to main Geometry Dash game
- Easier difficulty options for beginners
- Improved camera controls and stability
The Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Geometry Dash SubZero
No in-app purchases
The Lock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Geometry Dash SubZero free?
Is The Lock free?
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash SubZero or The Lock?
Do Geometry Dash SubZero or The Lock have ads?
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