Vectronom vs Pop Lock Arcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vectronom
Navigate a psychedelic world by following a geometric path that changes with the beat of a hypnotic electronic soundtrack. Solve increasingly challenging puzzles by keeping the rhythm with every move. Experience a captivating atmosphere with dynamic art and original music.
- Psychedelic world with dynamic geometric paths
- Rhythm-based gameplay
- Challenging single-player campaign
- Original electronic soundtracks per level
- Colorful, dynamic art style
- User-generated content updates
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A CAPTIVATING ATMOSPHERE Welcome to the psychedelic world of Vectronom: experience waves of color and a pulsing geometric path that changes with the beat... All set to a hypnotic electronic soundtrack. There’s only one thing to do: turn up the volume and go with the flow. UNTZ! UNTZ! UNTZ! SOLVE PUZZLES AT THE SPEED OF SOUND Find your path through an ever-changing world, keeping the rhythm with every move you make. Think it sounds easy? The highly intuitive and addictive gameplay will keep you moving through daunting challenges... But how long will you last when the challenges get trickier and trickier? Better play to find out! Co-produced and published by ARTE, Vectronom is the first video game from independent studio Ludopium. The prototype was developed in the Franco-German accelerator program Spielfabrique. The game has already won several awards, including “Best Game” at the Indie Arena Booth at Gamescom 2018 and GDC’s “Best in Play” 2019. FEATURES • A challenging single player campaign • Each level features original electronic soundtrack and a colorful, dynamic art style • Regular updates based on curated User Generated Content
Pop Lock Arcade
This 2D arcade game challenges your reflexes and quick thinking. Tap to align locks with targets, navigating rotating bars and increasing speeds. Enjoy addictive gameplay with fun graphics and sound effects.
- Challenging levels with accelerating difficulty
- Addictive gameplay testing agility and reflexes
- 2D graphics and fun sound effects
- Fast-paced and easy-to-learn
- Tap-based control for unlocking
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Welcome! Pop the Lock is a fun 2D game that tests quick thinking and reflexes. Arcade Game GAME MECHANICS: Unlock your target by hitting it accurately. Develop your skills in levels filled with rotating bars, accelerating rotation speeds, and more. This simple yet addictive game is ready to challenge and entertain you at every level! KEY FEATURES: Challenging levels and accelerating difficulties. Addictive gameplay testing mental agility and reflexes. 2D graphics and fun sound effects. Fast-paced and easy-to-learn gaming experience. HOW TO PLAY: Tap on the left or right side of the screen. Align the lock with the correct target. Release the touch to unlock. The combination of strategy and speed ensures Pop the Lock delivers an indispensable experience. Enjoy the game and share your best scores with friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vectronom at 79% against Pop Lock Arcade's 0%. Vectronom also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Pop Lock Arcade's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On in-app purchases 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
Pop Lock Arcade is free to download; Vectronom costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vectronom holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vectronom has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Vectronom's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pop Lock Arcade's.
| Parameter | Vectronom | Pop Lock Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #71 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARTE France Apps | Necati Semih Ozer |
Customer experience
Vectronom
Pop Lock Arcade
In-app purchases
Vectronom
No in-app purchases
Pop Lock Arcade
No in-app purchases
