Open the Lock! vs Dark 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.
Dark Maze!
Navigate a ball of light through increasingly challenging mazes by swiping in different directions. Collect all the stars in each level to progress and test your puzzle-solving skills. See how far you can advance through the illuminated pathways.
- Swipe controls for movement
- Collect stars to win
- Increasingly difficult levels
- Puzzle-based gameplay
- Light and shadow theme
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Swipe up, down and sideways to move the ball of light around the maze and collect all the stars to win. Each level is a puzzle and they get harder and harder. How far can you go?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open the Lock! at 100% against Dark Maze!'s 0%. Open the Lock! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Dark Maze!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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.
Open the Lock! ships an update every 2 months, Dark Maze! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open the Lock! | Dark Maze! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Venclovas | Nikola Ignjatovic |
Customer experience
Open the Lock!
Dark Maze!
In-app purchases
Open the Lock!
No in-app purchases
Dark Maze!
No in-app purchases
