# 12 LOCKS vs Save The Crew

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 LOCKS at none against Save The Crew's 9. 12 LOCKS also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 51). Save The Crew's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save The Crew sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 12 LOCKS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 12 LOCKS against 4.7 for Save The Crew. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 LOCKS has 3.2K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two.

12 LOCKS ships an update every 7 months, Save The Crew every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 LOCKS | Save The Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks/id1504871805/reviews) | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-crew/id1549506478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rudolfs Lacinovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504871804) | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) |

## What reviewers say

### 12 LOCKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks/id1504871805)

Solve a series of challenging puzzles to find keys and unlock a door. This escape room game features unique plasticine graphics and fun music, offering a delightful yet demanding experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Plasticine graphics, Fun music, 12 locks, 12 puzzles, Escape room gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Cute and creative graphics
- 👍 Engaging puzzles
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some puzzles too difficult
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or crashes
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Number puzzle not working properly
- Ads not closing as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Easier difficulty options
- Improved instructions or guidance


### Save The Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-crew/id1549506478)

Merge and grow your space crew to survive harsh environments. Take on challenges to improve your crew's level and gather more resources. Higher-level crews yield greater rewards.

**Highlights:** Merge and grow crews, Survive harsh space environments, Take on challenges, Gather resources, Unlock new crew members

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Vip | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Vip | $9.99 | per month |
| Year Vip | $49.99 | per year |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dozen of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12 LOCKS free?

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

### Is Save The Crew free?

Save The Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 12 LOCKS or Save The Crew?

Save The Crew is rated higher. 12 LOCKS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Save The Crew averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do 12 LOCKS or Save The Crew have ads?

Both 12 LOCKS and Save The Crew show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 12 LOCKS or Save The Crew?

12 LOCKS ships an update every 7 months, and Save The Crew every 2 weeks. Most recently, 12 LOCKS was updated on October 17, 2026 and Save The Crew on October 15, 2026.

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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.*