Comparison

Prize Claw vs Pop Lock Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Prize Claw

Experience the thrill of arcade claw machines on your mobile device. Maneuver the claw to grab a variety of prizes, collect coins and gems, and trade them for bonuses. Upgrade your claw, unlock new powers, and complete challenging missions to expand your collection.

Highlights
  • Collect over 60 unique prizes
  • Multiple machines with different prizes and powers
  • Complete machine-specific puzzles
  • 3D graphics with customizable machines
  • Challenging missions for bonus prizes
  • Daily bonuses and rewards
Features
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Welcome to Prize Claw, from the makers of the smash-hit free casual game Coin Dozer! For years, you've been going to the arcade, carnival, or theme park, trading cash for the chance to grab toys and candy with a motorized claw. Claw games are filled with tense moments of maneuvering the crane into place, wondering if you’re lucky enough to get that toy, coupled with the triumph of your prize dropping through the slot! Prize Claw recreates that happy experience for women and men of all ages – no trip to the casino to play the slots needed – on your iPhone while adding many exciting new features! Step up to the machine and maneuver the claw to grab coins, gems, a stuffed animal, cars, dolls, and much more! This game is much more than the standard grabbing you get from arcade crane machines, however: Prize Claw is filled with all sorts of unique items, powerful effects and challenging missions. Special gems grant an effect to enhance your collection power, and you can trade the prizes you collect for extra special bonuses. Prizes aren't the only thing you can trade in: the coins you collect can be spent to upgrade your claw, activate new powers, and even customize your machine! If you run out of grabs, don't fret! It won't take long before you receive more. Keep checking back to complete your collection, increase your skill with the grabber, reach a higher level, and unlock more stuff! Features: • More than 60 prizes to collect – toy cars, a stuffed mouse, and much more! • Multiple machines to play on with different prizes, powers and looks! • A special puzzle to complete for each machine! • New 3D graphics with customizable machines, claws, and joysticks! • Simple to play, but with tons of challenging missions to earn a bonus prize! • Earn extra bonuses for playing every day! • Huge variety of bonuses and effects! Stay tuned for future updates! Also try out the other Game Circus titles like COIN DOZER and PAPLINKO! Prize Claw is a free game that is supported by the ads we and others display. To do this, we work with a variety of online advertising partners who collect data from users of our games and other games to show you ads that are relevant to your interests. Do not install or launch our games unless you consent to this use and sharing of data, as further explained in our Privacy Policy (http://gamecircus.com/privacy-policy/).

About

Pop Lock Arcade

This 2D arcade game challenges your reflexes and quick thinking. Tap to align locks with targets, navigating rotating bars and increasing speeds. Enjoy addictive gameplay with fun graphics and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Challenging levels with accelerating difficulty
  • Addictive gameplay testing agility and reflexes
  • 2D graphics and fun sound effects
  • Fast-paced and easy-to-learn
  • Tap-based control for unlocking
Features
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Welcome! Pop the Lock is a fun 2D game that tests quick thinking and reflexes. Arcade Game GAME MECHANICS: Unlock your target by hitting it accurately. Develop your skills in levels filled with rotating bars, accelerating rotation speeds, and more. This simple yet addictive game is ready to challenge and entertain you at every level! KEY FEATURES: Challenging levels and accelerating difficulties. Addictive gameplay testing mental agility and reflexes. 2D graphics and fun sound effects. Fast-paced and easy-to-learn gaming experience. HOW TO PLAY: Tap on the left or right side of the screen. Align the lock with the correct target. Release the touch to unlock. The combination of strategy and speed ensures Pop the Lock delivers an indispensable experience. Enjoy the game and share your best scores with friends!

Screenshots

Prize Claw3 screens
Pop Lock Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prize Claw at 73% against Pop Lock Arcade's 0%. Prize Claw also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Pop Lock Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Prize Claw sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Lock Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prize Claw holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prize Claw has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Prize Claw's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pop Lock Arcade's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Prize Claw versus Pop Lock Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrize ClawPop Lock Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGame Circus Studios, LLCNecati Semih Ozer

Customer experience

Prize Claw

All ratings1,939 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative17.4%

Pop Lock Arcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Prize Claw

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Grabs not regenerating properly when offline
  • Missions and progress not saving correctly
  • Claw movement issues and glitches
  • Compatibility problems on iPhone X and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • More frequent updates and new content
  • Ability to purchase grabs with in-game currency
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices
  • Option to disable intrusive advertisements

Pop Lock Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Prize Claw

One-time10
  • Removes Advertisement$0.99
  • Get 25 Grabs$0.99
  • Get 1500 Coins$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Get 500 Coins$3.99
  • Get 150 Grabs$4.99
  • Unlocks Space Machine$8.99
  • Get 350 Grabs$9.99
  • Coins 5000$14.99
  • Get 850 Grabs$19.99
  • Get 1000 Grabs$19.99
None

Pop Lock Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prize Claw free?
Prize Claw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pop Lock Arcade free?
Pop Lock Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prize Claw or Pop Lock Arcade?
Prize Claw is rated higher. Prize Claw averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Pop Lock Arcade averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Prize Claw or Pop Lock Arcade have ads?
Both Prize Claw and Pop Lock Arcade show ads.

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