Snake Core vs The Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snake Core
Command an army of soldier units in an inter-galactic war against aliens. Engage in various game modes, upgrade your forces, and navigate a multi-route map to defeat the Alien Overlord. Designed for short, engaging gaming sessions.
- Landscape and portrait modes
- Multiple control schemes
- Inter-galactic alien war theme
- Node-based mission map
- Unit and defense upgrades
- Short game sessions
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+ Playable in Landscape AND Portrait mode! + Different control schemes (see Options menu) Snake Core is an Arcade game combining the gameplay mechanics of a classic Snake but twisting and turning the setting and variation into an inter-galactic war against an alien threat ! Command your army of different soldier units as they attack aliens, take out bombs, retrieve soldiers, defend key locations, and hunt down big Snake like creatures. The game plays in different game-modes, with a multi-route map that allows the player to decide the best route to the Alien Overlord. Upgrade your soldiers, with new units and new skills. Upgrade defense systems and use power-ups to survive the intergalactic war. FEATURES ] Simple to master – The game is easy to understand, and it allows everyone to enjoy the commanding of the army ] Node based mission map – A randomized mission screen, allows you to choose which path you take to reach the end boss. ] Upgrades – Recruit new units, and upgrade your units for a stronger army. ] Short game sessions – Snake Core is designed for short gaming sessions, a great game to pick up at any time for a quick go!
The Lock
A unique puzzle game where players guess numbers using a spinner. It offers immersive haptic feedback and engaging visuals to guide players. Unlock and collect various themes as you progress through the challenges.
- Number guessing gameplay
- Spinner mechanic
- Haptic feedback
- Visual hints
- Collectible themes
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A puzzle game to guess numbers with a spinner. Enjoy haptic feedback and visuals as hints and collect different themes. The Lock: Game
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Lock at 100% against Snake Core's 55%. The Lock also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Snake Core's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
The Lock is free to download; Snake Core costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Snake Core's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Lock's.
Snake Core ships an update weekly, The Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snake Core | The Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascal Bestebroer | Jonathan Taveras |
Customer experience
Snake Core
The Lock
In-app purchases
Snake Core
No in-app purchases
The Lock
No in-app purchases
