# Open the Lock! vs Monkey Maze

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open the Lock! | Monkey Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-lock/id1393988763/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-maze/id1536467032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Venclovas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097526879) | [Blaine Leckett](https://appshunter.io/developer/374332695) |

## What reviewers say

### Open the Lock!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-lock/id1393988763)

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.

**Highlights:** Tap at the right moment, Crack the lock, Simple gameplay, Addictive challenge, Test your timing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monkey Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-maze/id1536467032)

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.

**Highlights:** Sokoban-style puzzle gameplay, Strategic crate pushing, Increasingly challenging mazes, Unlockable awards and achievements, Score improvement and star ratings, Customizable music options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set of 5 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids Adventure Add-On | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set of 3 Solution Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open the Lock! free?

Open the Lock! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monkey Maze free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open the Lock! or Monkey Maze?

Open the Lock! and Monkey Maze are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Open the Lock! or Monkey Maze have ads?

Neither Open the Lock! nor Monkey Maze shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open the Lock! or Monkey Maze?

Open the Lock! ships an update every 2 months, and Monkey Maze every 39 months. Most recently, Open the Lock! was updated on September 14, 2026 and Monkey Maze on June 1, 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.*