Comparison

Pop Lock Arcade vs NPJ

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

Head to head
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!

About

NPJ

Embark on a daily survival challenge through July, facing unique enemies and bosses with a variety of humorous weapons. Customize your character with skins and collect upgrades to enhance your abilities. Can you help OkCron overcome the month's trials?

Highlights
  • 31 unique daily levels
  • Diverse enemies and bosses
  • Upgradable weapons
  • Customizable skins
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Every day in July brings a new level packed with unique enemies, fiery maps, and crazy bosses. Your mission? Help OkCron survive each day of July without any problems! Face daily challenges armed with a variety of hilarious and powerful weapons. Use the Rizz Bow to break your enemies’ hearts, or the Stained Briefs for some messy fun. Customize OkCron with an array of awesome skins and collect upgrades to boost your stats. Remember, this is all in good fun – No Problem July is a challenge within the game, not real life! So, suit up, get ready, and join OkCron on his unforgettable journey through the most exciting month of the year. Can you make it through July without a single mishap? Features: • 31 unique levels, one for each day of July • Diverse enemies and daily bosses • A variety of upgradable weapons • Customizable and special skins Play the official NPJ game now and see if you have what it takes to conquer the most unique survival game ever!

Screenshots

Pop Lock Arcade4 screens
NPJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NPJ at 89% against Pop Lock Arcade's 0%. NPJ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). Pop Lock Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. NPJ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Lock Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NPJ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NPJ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pop Lock Arcade's written reviews are positive against 89% of NPJ's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pop Lock Arcade versus NPJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Lock ArcadeNPJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22.6K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB281 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNecati Semih OzerKramer Media GmbH

Customer experience

Pop Lock Arcade

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

NPJ

All ratings2,588 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.5%

Bugs and requests

Pop Lock Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NPJ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Disappearing in-game items/progress
  • Inability to claim pre-order bonus

Requested features

3 requests
  • Less ads
  • Ability to claim pre-order bonus
  • Improved gameplay and difficulty balancing

In-app purchases

None

Pop Lock Arcade

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NPJ

One-time3
  • Gem Pack$0.99
  • Limited Time Premium NPJ$1.99
  • Premium NPJ$4.99

Questions

Is Pop Lock Arcade free?
Pop Lock Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NPJ free?
NPJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pop Lock Arcade or NPJ?
NPJ is rated higher. Pop Lock Arcade averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NPJ averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Pop Lock Arcade or NPJ have ads?
Both Pop Lock Arcade and NPJ show ads.

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