Comparison

Unlocking! vs Tangled Gears

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

Head to head
About

Unlocking!

Engage in a unique ASMR puzzle game that combines tactile satisfaction with strategic thinking. Navigate pins, press buttons in the correct sequence, and unlock increasingly challenging levels filled with soothing sounds for a meditative experience.

Highlights
  • Tactile pin interlocking
  • Strategic button sequencing
  • ASMR soundscapes
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Meditative gameplay
Features
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Immerse yourself in the tranquil world of our unique ASMR puzzle game! Feel the oddly satisfying tactile experience as you navigate the pins, considering the gentle bumps that avoid them to interlock. But that's not all – the journey to serenity also requires strategic thinking. Press the buttons that activate the pins in the right sequence, considering the order in which the pins cross beneath each other. Each success unlocks harder levels with a cascade of soothing sounds, creating a symphony of relaxation. Dive into this meditative adventure and unlock your inner peace, one pin at a time.

About

Tangled Gears

Features
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"Embark on an exhilarating mechanical journey with our captivating puzzle game! Gear up for a brain-teasing challenge that will put your problem-solving skills to the test. In this innovative and immersive game, you'll be tasked with manipulating gears, pipes, and screws to free the trapped gears and unlock the mysteries of this intricate world. Are you ready to become the ultimate gear master and solve the most intricate mechanical puzzles? Tangled Gears is the game that will keep you engaged for hours on end. Explore the world of cogs and sprockets, solve intricate puzzles, and experience the thrill of setting the gears free. Get ready to turn, twist, and rotate your way to victory!"

Screenshots

Unlocking!4 screens
Tangled Gears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unlocking! at every 2 weeks against Tangled Gears's every 16 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unlocking! ships an update every 2 weeks, Tangled Gears every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Unlocking! versus Tangled Gears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnlocking!Tangled Gears
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFEELCRAFTERS OYUN YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETICagri Gecin

In-app purchases

None

Unlocking!

No in-app purchases

None

Tangled Gears

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unlocking! free?
Unlocking! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangled Gears free?
Tangled Gears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unlocking! or Tangled Gears have ads?
Both Unlocking! and Tangled Gears show ads.
Which is updated more often, Unlocking! or Tangled Gears?
Unlocking! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tangled Gears every 16 months. Most recently, Unlocking! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Tangled Gears on October 20, 2026.

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