# Open the Lock! vs Dark Maze!

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open the Lock! | Dark Maze! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-lock/id1393988763/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 71 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Venclovas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097526879) | [Nikola Ignjatovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487314428) |

## 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


### Dark Maze!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-maze/id1553801113)

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.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls for movement, Collect stars to win, Increasingly difficult levels, Puzzle-based gameplay, Light and shadow theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open the Lock! free?

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

### Is Dark Maze! free?

Dark Maze! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Dark Maze! shows ads; Open the Lock! does not.

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

Open the Lock! ships an update every 2 months, and Dark Maze! weekly. Most recently, Open the Lock! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dark Maze! on September 26, 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.*