Comparison

12 LOCKS 3 vs Dark Riddle 2

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

Head to head
About

12 LOCKS 3

Embark on a global adventure with charming plasticine characters. Solve puzzles across diverse environments, from underwater dives to space exploration and the Wild West. Overcome 12 challenging locks in each unique room.

Highlights
  • Plasticine graphics
  • Funny music
  • 4 unique rooms
  • Many puzzles
  • Travel adventures
  • 12 locks per room
Features
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Plasticine little people like travelling a lot, and that is why they are never at home. There are so many adventures are awaiting them, such as: diving, space-flight, and even a stroll in the Wild West, where behind each cactus a bandit lying in wait for you. What is more, a weirdo didn’t break off his habit to lock the door with 12 locks outdoors. Game features: - Plasticine graphics - Funny music - 4 unique rooms - Many puzzles

About

Dark Riddle 2

Investigate a mysterious and dangerous neighbor by sneaking into his house. Uncover chilling secrets, bypass security, and find the truth hidden within.

Highlights
  • First-person perspective
  • Stealth gameplay
  • Item collection and usage
  • Escape mechanics
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Uncover secrets
Features
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Neighbors can sometimes create problems more serious than noise at the wrong time of the day. In this game you have to face an unusual neighbor, whose home is full of chilling secrets. Get into his house unnoticed, bypassing all the traps and video cameras, and get to the truth that can shock you! The main character in this interactive thriller is yourself, thanks to a realistic camera from the first person perspective. Moving to a new home, you discover some oddities in the behavior of your unsociable neighbor from the house across the street. He never leaves his home, from which strange and unsettling sounds can be heard, like cries. And one dark night a neighbor drags out of his house a bag with something that resembles a human body. It becomes clear that something suspicious is going on. You can not stay away - you need to get into the neighbor's house and find out what's happening inside! However, this will not be so easy to do! Each corner of his yard is adorned with a movable video camera, and all doors and windows are securely locked. And the neighbor himself is a rather dangerous person who will stop at nothing, just to hide all his dark deeds. If he discovers you, you are unlikely to be able to leave his house alive! Stay unnoticed, use your own ingenuity and uncover a terrible secret! Features: Advanced camera system from the first person perspective, allowing you to move around freely and look without any delay! Finding and using useful items. Find a flashlight, pimples, keys, gas cans and much more - all this will come in handy in the neighbor's house! Constantly watch your back - the neighbor can lie in wait for you anywhere! In a critical situation, you can try to escape and take shelter in your own home - the horrendous neighbor will not be able to get through to catch you! Your goal is the basement of the neighbor’s house. The key to unraveling all the terrible secrets is somewhere there! A stunning soundtrack, the sinister melodies - all of it perfectly convey the atmosphere of a mystical thriller! Will you be able to get to the bottom of the truth, or will you become another victim of an ominous neighbor?

Screenshots

12 LOCKS 34 screens
Dark Riddle 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 LOCKS 3 at none against Dark Riddle 2's 59. 12 LOCKS 3 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). Dark Riddle 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Dark Riddle 2 sells 59 one-off in-app purchases. 12 LOCKS 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

12 LOCKS 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 LOCKS 3 has 2K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of 12 LOCKS 3's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dark Riddle 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12 LOCKS 3 ships an update every 6 months, Dark Riddle 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
12 LOCKS 3 versus Dark Riddle 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12 LOCKS 3Dark Riddle 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better4.3 (178 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better66.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better178
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB350 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRudolfs LacinovsPAGA GAMES

Customer experience

12 LOCKS 3

All ratings1,963 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.4%

Dark Riddle 2

All ratings175 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative24.8%

User reviews

12 LOCKS 3

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and interesting game
  • 🤩 Challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Creative clay animation
  • ⭐️ Great escape game
  • 💡 Engaging story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult
  • 🕰️ Not enough levels/content
  • 💰 Too many ads

Dark Riddle 2

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing game
  • 👍 Very fun and interesting
  • 💡 Good graphics and quality
  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 💖 Addictive and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 📉 Game is too short
  • advertisement Frequent ads
  • ⚠️ Some levels are too difficult
  • 🤔 Confusing gameplay mechanics
  • 🚫 Unfair difficulty spikes

Bugs and requests

12 LOCKS 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to shrink key in space level
  • Freezing on certain levels
  • Puzzle solutions not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and sequels
  • Difficulty options
  • Reduced ads
  • Improved performance on older devices

Dark Riddle 2

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Game not loading
  • Neighbor chases outside the house
  • Neighbor teleports (tpaets)
  • Items not registering correctly
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  • Bug in ghost mode
  • Daily bonus skin is always the same
  • Game freezes after certain actions
  • Buttons become unresponsive after freeze
  • Cannot re-enter the first town
  • Crab water conveyor puzzle is impossible
  • Game crashes upon opening
  • Game crashes at 55% loading
  • Progress resets after re-entering the game
  • Sound not working

Requested features

10 requests
  • More weapons
  • Continue the game series
  • Add more levels/parts
  • More free items in the store
  • Add more mini-games
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  • Add different neighbors (girl, kid, animals)
  • Add different house types
  • Add quests for neighbor skins
  • Add more free skins
  • Make the game longer

In-app purchases

None

12 LOCKS 3

No in-app purchases

59 purchases

Dark Riddle 2

One-time59
  • Classical Guns Pack$0.99
  • Dragon Gun$0.99
  • Electro Gun$0.99
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  • Cryoblaster$0.99
  • Chakromo Gun$0.99
  • Exotic Guns Pack$0.99
  • Flower Gun$0.99
  • Cryoblaster Pack$0.99
  • Pack Electrogun$0.99
  • Flower Gun Pack$0.99
  • Buy ghost mode$0.99
  • Egg Guns Pack$0.99
  • Egg Gun$0.99
  • Apple Gun$0.99
  • Apple Gun Pack$0.99
  • 250 coins$0.99
  • Chakromo Gun Pack$0.99
  • Dragon Gun Pack$0.99
  • Disable Ads forever$1.99
  • 750 coins$1.99
  • Disable Ads forever$2.99
  • +6 Inventory Slots$2.99
  • Yakuza$3.99
  • Santa's Elf$3.99
  • Plant skin of neighbour$3.99
  • 2500 coins$3.99
  • Santa Claus$3.99
  • +6 Inventory Slots$3.99
  • Christmas Pack$4.99
  • Funny Pack$4.99
  • East-West Pack$4.99
  • Professions Pack$4.99
  • 5000 coins$4.99
  • Supernatural Pack$4.99
  • +6 Inventory Slots$4.99
  • 7500 coins$5.99
  • Minotaur$6.99
  • Master Tiger$6.99
  • UFO Lover$6.99
  • Tiki Neighbor$6.99
  • Turkeycock skin$6.99
  • Wrathful Warrior$6.99
  • x-mas bunny$6.99
  • Yōkai$6.99
  • x-mas tree$6.99
  • Christmas Neighbor$6.99
  • x-mas snowman$6.99
  • Ballerina$6.99
  • First Flower$6.99
  • Lamplighter$6.99
  • Parrot Pirate$6.99
  • Minecraft skin of neighbour$6.99
  • Dragon$6.99
  • Alien$6.99
  • Ginger Bread$6.99
  • Vampire$6.99
  • 10000 coins$6.99
  • 25000 coins$7.99
  • The Largest pack of Skinboxes$12.99

Questions

Is 12 LOCKS 3 free?
12 LOCKS 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Riddle 2 free?
Dark Riddle 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 12 LOCKS 3 or Dark Riddle 2?
12 LOCKS 3 is rated higher. 12 LOCKS 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Dark Riddle 2 averages 4.3 from 178 ratings.
Do 12 LOCKS 3 or Dark Riddle 2 have ads?
Both 12 LOCKS 3 and Dark Riddle 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, 12 LOCKS 3 or Dark Riddle 2?
12 LOCKS 3 ships an update every 6 months, and Dark Riddle 2 monthly. Most recently, 12 LOCKS 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dark Riddle 2 on October 30, 2026.

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