# Open the Safe vs Tiny Machinery

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open the Safe at none against Tiny Machinery's 3. Open the Safe also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 54%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Tiny Machinery's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Machinery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Open the Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open the Safe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open the Safe has 926 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Open the Safe's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tiny Machinery's.

Open the Safe ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Machinery every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open the Safe | Tiny Machinery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (926 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-safe-puzzle-box/id1658867963/reviews)** | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **926** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Ladenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325088892) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Open the Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-the-safe-puzzle-box/id1658867963)

Engage your mind with a variety of challenging logic puzzles and riddles. Designed for short play sessions, this game offers step-by-step hints to help you overcome difficult challenges and improve your IQ. Enjoy a rich atmosphere with detailed sound design and carefully crafted levels.

**Highlights:** Variety of logic puzzles, Step-by-step hints, Short play sessions, Detailed sound design, Offline gameplay, Point and click puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Brain-stimulating gameplay
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable
- 💡 Innovative game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions
- 🕰️ Some puzzles too difficult
- 🔍 Needs more levels/content
- 💤 Gets repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to replay previous puzzles
- Hints/tips for solving puzzles
- Difficulty settings or modes


### Tiny Machinery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939)

Immerse yourself in a virtual dimension to solve intricate puzzles and escape a mysterious experiment. Use your intellect to manipulate complex machinery and unlock the secrets of your confinement. Experience a unique escape room adventure with creative 3D graphics and atmospheric audio.

**Highlights:** Escape room-style puzzles, Creative 3D graphics, Intricate mechanisms, Atmospheric audio, Hint system, Unlockable story notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open the Safe free?

Open the Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Machinery free?

Tiny Machinery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Open the Safe or Tiny Machinery?

Open the Safe is rated higher. Open the Safe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 926 ratings, while Tiny Machinery averages 4.2 from 48 ratings.

### Do Open the Safe or Tiny Machinery have ads?

Open the Safe shows ads; Tiny Machinery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Open the Safe or Tiny Machinery?

Open the Safe ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Machinery every 3 months. Most recently, Open the Safe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tiny Machinery on October 30, 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.*