Comparison

Dyslock vs PiKuBo

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

Head to head
About

Dyslock

This logic puzzle game challenges you to crack unique codes using clues about your guesses. With over 2000 puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and an intuitive note-taking system, it offers endless brain-training fun. Play daily challenges and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 puzzles
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Intuitive note-taking system
  • Play with digits, letters, colors, and more
  • Daily challenge with leaderboard
  • Intelligent hints
Features
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Can you crack the code? Dyslock is a pure logic puzzle inspired by the classic Mastermind. A secret code is hidden. Each clue shows a guess and its pegs: how many symbols are in the right place, how many are in the code but in the wrong place, and how many are not in the code at all. Compare the clues, take notes, rule out the impossible, and find the only code that fits. No guessing, no luck: every puzzle is solved by deduction. WHAT PLAYERS SAY "solid puzzle game, fantastic note taking system" (TheRedrakerbz) "gradually builds from simple to challenging and on to impossible [but not really]. Love this game" (David Runyon) "Love this, have been playing it for a while now and it keeps testing me!" (Aperson0n1ine) FEATURES - 2,800+ puzzles in 6 difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master - Codes from 2 to 6 symbols - A playable tutorial: the detective chick teaches you the rules in one minute - Notes on the board: mark what you know, rule out the rest - Hints that explain: the chick shows the next logical step and tells you why - A new case every day: one puzzle, the fastest time wins. Daily leaderboard, final ranking of the day before, and your personal record - Play with digits, letters, colors, animals, runes, smileys and many more symbol sets to collect More than 300 puzzles are free. A single purchase unlocks all the others and removes the ads. Ready, detective?

About

PiKuBo

This app offers a unique 3D twist on classic nonogram puzzles. Players reveal hidden shapes by strategically removing blocks from a cube. It features over 400 puzzles, adaptive controls, and a logic-based gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Over 400 3D puzzles
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Adaptive one-handed controls
  • Save progress
  • Customizable markers
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Dive into the delightful world of PiKuBo, a captivating puzzle game that brings the excitement of cubic nonograms to your iOS device. With a unique twist on a beloved classic, PiKuBo challenges you to carve out shapes from a larger cube by removing unnecessary blocks. You can think of it as a 3D Minesweeper. • Interactive Puzzle Fun: Engage with over 400 puzzles, each offering a cute shape to uncover. • Adaptive Controls: Whether you’re right-handed or left-handed, our controls are designed for easy, one-handed play. • Progress at Your Pace: Save your progress effortlessly and return to solve puzzles whenever it suits you. • No Guesswork Needed: All puzzles are solvable through logic alone—perfect for puzzle purists! • Customizable Markers: Use up to four paint colors to mark and manage your strategy without losing track of your solution. • Immersive Experience: Enjoy soothing bossa nova tunes that enhance your puzzle-solving ambiance, whether at home or on the go. • Flexible Viewing: Choose between portrait or landscape modes to suit your play style. • Shared Fun: Purchase level packs once and share them with your entire family group. • Visual Rewards: Relish the thumbnails of completed puzzles, a colorful testament to your puzzle prowess. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, PiKuBo is the perfect game to relax and test your brain. Start solving today! NOTE: The first pack, which consists of 31 puzzles and 5 tutorials, is provided for free. The rest of the packs are available as in-app purchases within the game.

Screenshots

Dyslock4 screens
PiKuBo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PiKuBo at none against Dyslock's shown. Dyslock's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Dyslock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PiKuBo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dyslock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dyslock's written reviews are positive against 87% of PiKuBo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, PiKuBo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dyslock versus PiKuBo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslockPiKuBo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better4.6 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better86.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDysphasionDaniel Benito

Customer experience

Dyslock

All ratings72 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PiKuBo

All ratings90 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

Dyslock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PiKuBo

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • In-app purchase error preventing pack purchases
  • Purchase not received after payment
  • Support email bouncing back
  • Color contrast issue in Pack 12 (blue on blue)
  • Inability to expose enough blocks at certain angles for decision-making
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  • Mark/delete button deactivates when rotating puzzle
  • Cooldown timer on mark/delete buttons causes frustration

Requested features

15 requests
  • More puzzle packs released more frequently
  • Undo button for accidental moves
  • Save progress mid-puzzle
  • Ability to move puzzle around (pan feature)
  • Full 360-degree rotation capability
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  • Bundle purchase option for all puzzle packs at discount
  • Larger puzzles optimized for iPad
  • Difficulty-specific puzzle packs (all expert level)
  • Remove or improve timer system
  • Remove or improve heart/lives system
  • Persistent mark/delete selection across rotations
  • Three-state axis selector for slider control
  • Double-tap to start puzzle instead of GO button
  • Flatten rate option to purchase all future content
  • Webpage explaining all settings and features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dyslock

One-time3
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • unlock all levels$2.99
  • Full game$3.99
13 purchases

PiKuBo

One-time13
  • Puzzle Pack 02$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 03$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 14$0.99
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  • Puzzle Pack 13$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 12$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 11$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 10$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 09$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 08$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 07$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 06$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 05$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 04$0.99

Questions

Is Dyslock free?
Dyslock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiKuBo free?
PiKuBo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dyslock or PiKuBo?
Dyslock is rated higher. Dyslock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while PiKuBo averages 4.6 from 90 ratings.
Do Dyslock or PiKuBo have ads?
Dyslock shows ads; PiKuBo does not.
Which is updated more often, Dyslock or PiKuBo?
Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, and PiKuBo monthly. Most recently, Dyslock was updated on October 20, 2026 and PiKuBo on October 14, 2026.

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