Comparison

Word Blocks vs Lockpicking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Blocks

This word puzzle game offers a unique twist where finding words alters the game board. Clear letter stacks, solve puzzles with clues, and discover bonus words for rewards. Enjoy over 1,000 levels with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Dynamic board changes
  • Over 1,000 puzzle levels
  • Level clues for guidance
  • Bonus word discovery
  • Customizable themes
  • Daily gifts
Features
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Enjoy a word search with a satisfying twist: every word you find changes the board. Clear shifting letter stacks, uncover every answer, and take on one level at a time. Swipe across letter tiles to spell words. As tiles are cleared, the letters above fall into new positions, changing what you can find next. Use level clues and optional power-ups when you need a nudge, and spot extra words to earn bonus coins. • Explore 1,000 word puzzle levels, from a quick warm-up to a tougher challenge. • Follow a clue in every level to help uncover the hidden words. • Reveal letters, highlight tiles, or shuffle the board when you get stuck. • Find bonus words for extra coins, and choose themes for a more relaxing game. • Collect a free daily gift when you return to play. Made for word search fans, casual puzzle players, and anyone who enjoys testing their vocabulary at their own pace. Word Blocks is free to play, with no purchase required to access the full game. Download Word Blocks and see how the board changes with every word you find!

About

Lockpicking

Features
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Lockpicking - The Addictive Key Puzzle Dive into a unique puzzle experience that combines the best elements of classic falling-block games with a clever new twist: keys and locks! Falling blocks carry keys with them. Rotate and position them skillfully so the keys hit the matching red locks below and unlock them. Open 3 or more locks in a horizontal row, and they vanish from the board! How to play: Blocks carrying keys fall from above Rotate the blocks to line up the key with the matching lock Hit the red locks to unlock them and turn them yellow 3 or more horizontally connected yellow locks clear away The higher the level, the smaller the board and the greater the challenge Features: 6 difficulty levels, from relaxed to fast-paced Simple, intuitive controls Local high score to beat your own best run Perfect for a quick break or a longer puzzle session How far can you get before the blocks stack up? Download Lockpicking now and find out!

Screenshots

Word Blocks4 screens
Lockpicking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockpicking at none against Word Blocks's 7. Lockpicking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Blocks sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Lockpicking asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Blocks ships an update every 5 weeks, Lockpicking daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Blocks versus Lockpicking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord BlocksLockpicking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzle Mania StudioAnton Wimmer

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Word Blocks

One-time7
  • 500 COINS$0.99
  • 1200 COINS$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 3120 COINS$3.99
  • 8740 COINS$7.99
  • 16850 COINS$15.99
  • 50120 COINS$49.99
None

Lockpicking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Blocks free?
Word Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockpicking free?
Lockpicking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Blocks or Lockpicking have ads?
Word Blocks shows ads; Lockpicking does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Blocks or Lockpicking?
Word Blocks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lockpicking daily. Most recently, Word Blocks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lockpicking on October 31, 2026.

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