# 12 LOCKS 3 vs Dark Riddle 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 LOCKS 3 at none against Dark Riddle 2's 10. 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.

Both are free to download. Dark Riddle 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 12 LOCKS 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

12 LOCKS 3 ships an update every 6 months, Dark Riddle 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 LOCKS 3 | Dark Riddle 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks-3/id1506016264/reviews)** | [4.3 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-2-mars/id6478535678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 350 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) | [PAGA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703067326) |

## What reviewers say

### 12 LOCKS 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-locks-3/id1506016264)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and sequels
- Difficulty options
- Reduced ads
- Improved performance on older devices


### Dark Riddle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-2-mars/id6478535678)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classical Guns Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Gun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electro Gun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cryoblaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy ghost mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250  coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supernatural Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game not loading
- Neighbor chases outside the house
- Neighbor teleports (tpaets)
- Items not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- More weapons
- Continue the game series
- Add more levels/parts
- More free items in the store
- Add more mini-games


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and Dark Riddle 2 on November 4, 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.*