Open the Lock! vs Monkey Maze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open the Lock!
A simple arcade game where players tap their screen at the precise moment to unlock a series of locks. Test your timing and reflexes in this addictive challenge.
- Tap at the right moment
- Crack the lock
- Simple gameplay
- Addictive challenge
- Test your timing
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Tap at the right moment to crack the lock.
Monkey Maze
Navigate challenging mazes by strategically pushing crates to reach the banana. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience with a unique twist, designed to stimulate your brain. Unlock achievements and improve your score by replaying levels.
- Sokoban-style puzzle gameplay
- Strategic crate pushing
- Increasingly challenging mazes
- Unlockable awards and achievements
- Score improvement and star ratings
- Customizable music options
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Monkey Maze is a classic Sokoban-style maze and puzzle game with a fun twist designed to get your brain moving. Help Monkey reach his banana by strategically pushing crates into the correct positions while navigating increasingly challenging mazes. Simply tap a square to tell Monkey where to go, and he’ll find the path. Once all crates are in place, grab the banana and move on to the next level. Complete all levels in the adventure to earn an award you can share with friends. Replay levels to improve your score, increase your star rating, and unlock more Game Center achievements. Monkey Maze includes multiple background music tracks to keep you motivated, or play your own music and enjoy the rhythm of Monkey’s footsteps. Download Monkey Maze today and give it a try. Free to play and enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open the Lock! at none against Monkey Maze's 6. Open the Lock! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Monkey Maze sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Open the Lock! asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Open the Lock! against 5.0 for Monkey Maze. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Open the Lock! ships an update every 2 months, Monkey Maze every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open the Lock! | Monkey Maze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Venclovas | Blaine Leckett |
Customer experience
Open the Lock!
Monkey Maze
In-app purchases
Open the Lock!
No in-app purchases
Monkey Maze
- Set of 5 Extra Lives$0.99
- Kids Adventure Add-On$1.99
- Set of 3 Solution Credits$2.99
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- Deluxe Upgrade$5.99
- Premium Upgrade$9.99
- The Ultimate Upgrade$24.99
Questions
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