Comparison

The Impossible Safe vs Dumb Reverse

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

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About

The Impossible Safe

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
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Unlock the Thrill of the Ultimate Heist with The Impossible Safe Ever wondered what it feels like to be part of a high-stakes heist, the kind that keeps you on the edge of your seat in blockbuster movies like Mission Impossible or Ocean’s Eleven? The clock is ticking, your heart’s racing, and all that stands between you and untold riches is a vault that no one’s ever been able to crack… until now. Welcome to The Impossible Safe — a game that turns your iPhone into the vault of your dreams and challenges you to crack it with nothing but your wits and a keen sense of touch. In this pulse-pounding race against time, every second counts, and every move brings you one step closer to becoming the ultimate master of safes. Feel the Lock Click: The Magic of Haptic Feedback Forget about random guessing or mindless tapping — The Impossible Safe lets you feel the lock with your fingers. Using your iPhone’s advanced haptic feedback technology, this game transforms each spin of the dial into an immersive experience. You’ll sense the subtle vibrations as you get closer to the correct combination, just like a master safecracker using a stethoscope to hear that perfect “click” in the movies. Spin the dial, listen with your fingers, and discover the thrill of finding the exact moment when the tumblers fall into place. It's tactile. It's realistic. And it's unlike any game you’ve played before. A Race Against Time: Can You Handle the Pressure? In the world of The Impossible Safe, time is your biggest enemy. You’ve got just 60 seconds to crack the code before the opportunity slips through your fingers. Do you trust your instincts? Can you keep your cool when every second brings you closer to success… or failure? This isn't just a game; it's a test of nerves, skill, and focus. With every turn of the dial, the tension mounts. Your goal? Crack the safe before the timer hits zero. The question is — can you do it under pressure? Challenge Friends and Rivals: Who’s the Ultimate Safe Cracker? Cracking safes is a lot more fun when there’s competition. Think you’ve got the fastest fingers and the sharpest mind? Prove it! The Impossible Safe lets you challenge friends, family, and players from around the world to see who can crack the safe the quickest. You’ll climb the leaderboards to become the best of the best. But don’t get too comfortable — there’s always someone out there looking to knock you off the top spot. Features That Keep You Hooked: * Haptic Feedback Mastery: Feel your way to the right combination with iPhone’s haptic technology, making every game an immersive and tactile experience. * Beat the Clock: You have only 60 seconds to crack the safe, creating a thrilling race against time that keeps your adrenaline pumping. * Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide, rise through the ranks, and prove you're the ultimate safe-cracking genius. * Challenge Your Friends: See who’s the fastest and most precise among your friends. Can they keep up with your pace? * Endless Replayability: Every game is different, with new combinations and a new rush of excitement every time you spin the dial. It’s easy to pick up, but hard to master — the perfect balance for those who want to test their skills without spending hours learning complex mechanics. The more you play, the better you’ll get at recognizing the subtle feedback and adjusting your technique to crack safes faster than ever. The Art of the Heist in Your Pocket Step into the shoes of the world’s greatest safecracker and take on a challenge that will test your reflexes, intuition, and nerves. With The Impossible Safe on your iPhone, you’ll have the tools to pull off the heist of the century anytime, anywhere. No complicated setups. No need for advanced strategies. Just you, your phone, and the thrill of cracking the world’s most impossible safes. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Spin the dial, feel the click, and see if you’ve got what it takes to crack The Impossible Safe.

About

Dumb Reverse

This app lets you record audio and instantly reverse it, creating hilarious and nonsensical sounds. Challenge yourself and others to repeat the reversed audio, leading to comedic results. It's perfect for parties, creating inside jokes, or making viral social media content.

Highlights
  • Reverse voice audio
  • Record custom audio
  • Use curated phrases
  • Challenge friends and family
  • Unlockable levels
  • Create social media content
Features
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Ever tried to say something backwards? Spoiler: it sounds ridiculous. Dumb Reverse is the easiest way to turn any word, sentence, or inside joke into instant comedy. How it works: - Record yourself saying literally anything, or pick from our curated list of lyrics and funny phrases. - The app flips it backwards. - Try repeating the reversed version. - Play it forward again to hear the chaos. Play solo, with friends, or with your family. Dumb Reverse comes with levels to unlock, so the challenges keep getting harder (and funnier) the more you play. Perfect for: - Party games and family nights - Creating inside jokes no one else will understand - TikTok challenges and Reels that people can’t stop watching Warning: once you start, you won’t be able to stop laughing at how cursed everything sounds in reverse. Download Dumb Reverse and see how dumb you sound.

Screenshots

The Impossible Safe4 screens
Dumb Reverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dumb Reverse at 4.7 against The Impossible Safe's 3.1. Dumb Reverse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). The Impossible Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (33% vs 7%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Dumb Reverse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. The Impossible Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dumb Reverse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 537 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of The Impossible Safe's written reviews are positive against 7% of Dumb Reverse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Impossible Safe ships an update every 6 weeks, Dumb Reverse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Impossible Safe versus Dumb Reverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Impossible SafeDumb Reverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (187 ratings)4.7 (537 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings187537 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdvin LindenKrobe.net

Customer experience

The Impossible Safe

All ratings187 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Dumb Reverse

All ratings537 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

User reviews

The Impossible Safe

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Dumb Reverse

From 537 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 💰 Paywall for content
  • 🚫 Limited free content
  • 🚫 Greedy monetization practices

Bugs and requests

The Impossible Safe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't open
  • Doesn't work
  • No game

Requested features

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

Dumb Reverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Restricted functionality after trial
  • Unclear subscription details

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free access to all content
  • Transparent pricing model

In-app purchases

None

The Impossible Safe

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Dumb Reverse

Subscriptions4
  • Dumb Reverse Plus3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Premium$4.997 Days
One-time3
  • Dumb Reverse Coins$0.99
  • Dumb Reverse Coins$2.99
  • Dumb Reverse Coins$4.99

Questions

Is The Impossible Safe free?
The Impossible Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dumb Reverse free?
Dumb Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Impossible Safe or Dumb Reverse?
Dumb Reverse is rated higher. The Impossible Safe averages 3.1 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Dumb Reverse averages 4.7 from 537 ratings.
Do The Impossible Safe or Dumb Reverse have ads?
Neither The Impossible Safe nor Dumb Reverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Impossible Safe or Dumb Reverse?
The Impossible Safe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dumb Reverse every 4 days. Most recently, The Impossible Safe was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dumb Reverse on October 15, 2026.

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