The Deck vs The Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Deck
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"The Deck" offers a diverse collection of timeless classic games traditionally played with physical cards or paper. From Tict Tac Toe and Connect Four to Dixit, this virtual hub brings together the nostalgia of these popular titles with the convenience of modern technology. What makes "The Deck" genuinely unique is its innovative feature that transforms devices into a dynamic digital playground, enabling players to see the game state and cards in play. Immerse yourself in the excitement of traditional games through an interactive and engaging experience with "The Deck". Available games: Mafia, Dixit, Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four.
The Lock
A unique puzzle game where players guess numbers using a spinner. It offers immersive haptic feedback and engaging visuals to guide players. Unlock and collect various themes as you progress through the challenges.
- Number guessing gameplay
- Spinner mechanic
- Haptic feedback
- Visual hints
- Collectible themes
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A puzzle game to guess numbers with a spinner. Enjoy haptic feedback and visuals as hints and collect different themes. The Lock: Game
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Lock at every 2 days against The Deck's fortnightly. The Deck's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Deck ships an update fortnightly, The Lock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Deck | The Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Steblii | Jonathan Taveras |
In-app purchases
The Deck
No in-app purchases
The Lock
No in-app purchases
