# 12 LOCKS vs Invictor Detective

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 LOCKS at none against Invictor Detective's 10. 12 LOCKS also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 47) and review sentiment (89% vs 79%). Invictor Detective's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invictor Detective sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for Invictor Detective. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 LOCKS has 3.2K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of 12 LOCKS's written reviews are positive against 79% of Invictor Detective's.

12 LOCKS ships an update every 7 months, Invictor Detective fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 LOCKS | Invictor Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks/id1504871805/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invictor-detective/id6461416811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 942 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rudolfs Lacinovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504871804) | [GAMES WEPLAY - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811251680) |

## 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


### Invictor Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invictor-detective/id6461416811)

Engage your mind with a mystery-driven game featuring logic puzzles and lateral thinking challenges. Solve cases by observing clues, deducing solutions, and exploring unexpected answers. Perfect for those who enjoy brain teasers and interactive mysteries.

**Highlights:** Logic riddles and brain teasers, Lateral thinking puzzles, Interactive gameplay, Mystery story cases, Optional hints, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EL HACKER | $0.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| RAPTORGAMER | $0.99 | one-time |
| INVICTOR | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIKECRACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| UPGRADE TO PREMIUM PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| EL TROLLINO | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 GEMS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20000 MAGNIFIERS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| EPIC EDITION PACK | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12 LOCKS free?

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

### Is Invictor Detective free?

Invictor Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 12 LOCKS or Invictor Detective?

Invictor Detective is rated higher. 12 LOCKS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Invictor Detective averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do 12 LOCKS or Invictor Detective have ads?

Both 12 LOCKS and Invictor Detective show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 12 LOCKS or Invictor Detective?

12 LOCKS ships an update every 7 months, and Invictor Detective fortnightly. Most recently, 12 LOCKS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Invictor Detective on October 30, 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.*