Open the Lock! vs Grid 9's
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.
Grid 9's
A number puzzle game where you drag, add, and match numbers on a grid to clear the board. It offers an endless mode and over 1,000 levels across four gameplay styles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with strategic yet simple mechanics.
- Add-and-match gameplay
- Endless Mode
- 1,000 unique levels
- Ad-free experience
- Strategic puzzle mechanics
- Daily free help
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No Ad Games presents Grid 9's - a smart, satisfying number puzzle set on a sleek grid. Drag, add, and clear the board by making vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matches. Chase your high score in Endless Mode or explore 1,000 levels in four unique gameplay styles, each with its own twist! Grid 9's offers a fresh puzzle experience unlike any other. • Simple to learn — surprisingly strategic • Enjoy Endless Mode and the first 5 levels for free • Claim a free daily help to boost your play • Unlock 1,000 ad-free levels with a single purchase — no distractions, just pure gameplay • Like all games from No Ad Games, you'll never see an ad while you play Features: • Addictive add-and-match gameplay • Endless Mode for limitless play • 1,000 unique levels to unlock • Clean, ad-free experience • Perfect for casual and puzzle-loving players Download Grid 9's now and get hooked on the number puzzle that's as chill as it is challenging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open the Lock! at none against Grid 9's's 4. Open the Lock! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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. Grid 9's sells 4 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 Grid 9's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open the Lock! | Grid 9's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Venclovas | No Ad Games |
Customer experience
Open the Lock!
Grid 9's
In-app purchases
Open the Lock!
No in-app purchases
Grid 9's
- Three Helpers$2.99
- Play All 1000 Levels$4.99
- Six Helpers$4.99
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- Fifteen Helpers$9.99
