# Open the Lock! vs Tether

The clearest difference is ads: Open the Lock! at none against Tether's shown. Open the Lock! also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Open the Lock! against 5.0 for Tether. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open the Lock! | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-lock/id1393988763/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 71 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Venclovas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097526879) | [Pixel Worship, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082141726) |

## 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


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105)

Control two orbs connected by a stretchy tether to solve physics-based puzzles. Use the tether's tension and leverage to navigate mazes, wrap around obstacles, and reach exits. Features local multiplayer for cooperative or competitive play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based tether mechanics, Solve devious mazes, Local multiplayer mode, Haptic feedback, 50+ handcrafted levels, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Tether free?

Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Open the Lock! and Tether are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Open the Lock! or Tether have ads?

Tether shows ads; Open the Lock! does not.

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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.*