# Tap Away 3D vs The Impossible Safe

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Away 3D at 4.4 against The Impossible Safe's 3.0. Tap Away 3D also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (228K vs 175). The Impossible Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Away 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. The Impossible Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap Away 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Away 3D has 228K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Tap Away 3D's written reviews are positive against 34% of The Impossible Safe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tap Away 3D ships an update weekly, The Impossible Safe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Away 3D | The Impossible Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (228K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away-3d/id1568058543/reviews)** | [3.0 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-safe-crack-it/id1573468310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **228K** | 175 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **34.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 447 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Edvin Linden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472363182) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Away 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away-3d/id1568058543)

This 3D puzzle game challenges your logic and critical thinking. Tap blocks to make them fly away, but be strategic as they only move in one direction. Rotate the shape to find the best angle and clear increasingly complex puzzles.

**Highlights:** 3D block-tapping gameplay, Strategic block removal, Shape rotation for optimal angles, Increasingly complex puzzles, Unlockable skins and themes, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Easter Battle Pass Unlock all | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Battle Pass Unlock all | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Cash | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of puzzle shapes and skins
- 🕹️ Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Constant interruptions from ads, gold blocks, and level-up notifications
- 🔍 Difficult to control zoom and view the puzzle
- 🤖 Repetitive puzzle patterns
- 💰 Useless in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing when clicking on gold blocks
- Levels getting stuck with no way to progress
- Inconsistent performance and overheating on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable gold blocks and level-up notifications
- More control over zoom and puzzle view
- Increased difficulty progression
- Additional ways to spend accumulated coins


### The Impossible Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-safe-crack-it/id1573468310)

Experience the thrill of a high-stakes heist by cracking a virtual safe against the clock. This game uses advanced haptic feedback to simulate the tactile experience of manipulating a lock, challenging your focus and nerve.

**Highlights:** Haptic feedback for realistic lock manipulation, 60-second time limit for each attempt, Global leaderboards for competitive play, Challenge friends to head-to-head contests, Immersive and tactile gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚫 No ads
- 📶 No wifi needed
- ⏱️ Quick completion times
- 💡 Uses haptic feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing gameplay
- ❓ No instructions
- ⏳ Too much time pressure
- 😩 Too difficult/impossible
- 👎 Not interactive

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open
- Doesn't work
- No game

**Requested features**

- Different lock skins
- No time limitations
- Lock picking version
- Practice mode without timer
- More attempts/time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Away 3D free?

Tap Away 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Impossible Safe free?

The Impossible Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Away 3D or The Impossible Safe?

Tap Away 3D is rated higher. Tap Away 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 228K ratings, while The Impossible Safe averages 3.0 from 175 ratings.

### Do Tap Away 3D or The Impossible Safe have ads?

Tap Away 3D shows ads; The Impossible Safe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Away 3D or The Impossible Safe?

Tap Away 3D ships an update weekly, and The Impossible Safe every 2 months. Most recently, Tap Away 3D was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Impossible Safe on September 17, 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.*