Comparison

LOK Digital vs Preserve™

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

Head to head
About

LOK Digital

Engage with a cryptic language where words possess unique abilities to alter your surroundings. Explore diverse worlds, each introducing new mechanics to solve mind-bending puzzles and help creatures thrive by spelling words that shape their environment.

Highlights
  • Discover cryptic language with world-changing words
  • Learn new mechanics in 15 distinct worlds
  • Procedurally generated daily puzzles
  • Expand LOK creatures' civilization
  • 150+ puzzle campaign
  • Daily puzzle mode with leaderboards
Features
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Start the game for free - only one transaction to unlock the full game! DISCOVER A CRYPTIC LANGUAGE OF WORLD-CHANGING WORDS Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways. Expand your vocabulary through 15 distinct worlds, each one exploring a new mechanic and completely shaking up the way you solve puzzles. MASTER THEIR MIND-BENDING EFFECTS With approachable mechanics and mind-bending gameplay, LOK Digital invites you to return every day for new procedurally generated puzzles showcasing the breadth and depth of mechanics. HELP THE LOK CREATURES THRIVE Bring the LOK creatures to life by spelling words that shape their world. They can only live on blackened tiles, so by solving puzzles you're expanding their horizons and helping their civilization thrive. Features: Intuitive mechanics and many magical words to find and learn Elegant, hand-drawn art style and meditative, entrancing soundtrack Learn the nuances of the LOK language across the 150+ puzzle campaign Demonstrate your mastery of the mechanics in the expertly crafted daily puzzle mode and compete on the leaderboards Based on the critically acclaimed puzzle book, LOK Published by the award-winning puzzle experts, Draknek & Friends, the team behind A Monster’s Expedition, Cosmic Express, Bonfire Peaks, and more

About

Preserve™

A peaceful puzzle game where you build vibrant ecosystems by strategically placing flora and fauna cards. Explore different biomes, unlock natural wonders, and enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience with a soothing soundtrack and charming visuals.

Highlights
  • Build living biomes
  • Match flora and fauna synergies
  • Multiple gameplay modes
  • Unlock natural wonders
  • Discover secret patterns
  • Soothing visuals and soundtrack
Features
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Preserve is free to download with no ads. In-app purchases are required to unlock the full experience. Restore the wild. One tile at a time. Preserve is a peaceful puzzle game that lets you build entire ecosystems through clever placement of flora and fauna cards. Whether you're growing a forest, cultivating a wetland, or balancing food chains in a meadow, your decisions shape how each biome evolves. Enjoy multiple game modes tailored to your mood—complete challenges in Puzzle mode, build freely in Creative, or find balance in classic mode. With its serene soundtrack, charming visuals, and relaxing yet rewarding gameplay loop, Preserve is a unique digital escape for the minds. - Grow living biomes by matching flora and fauna synergies - Multiple gameplay modes: Puzzle, Classic and Creative - Unlock natural wonders and discover secret patterns - Soothing visuals and relaxing soundtrack - Fully offline, no ads. Relax. Reconnect. Rewild the world.

Screenshots

LOK Digital4 screens
Preserve™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LOK Digital at none against Preserve™'s shown. LOK Digital also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Preserve™'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 167). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LOK Digital sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Preserve™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LOK Digital against 4.7 for Preserve™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Preserve™ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of LOK Digital's written reviews are positive against 70% of Preserve™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOK Digital ships an update every 5 days, Preserve™ daily. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LOK Digital versus Preserve™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOK DigitalPreserve™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (167 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better69.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1671.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size535 MB789 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDraknek LimitedPlug In Digital

Customer experience

LOK Digital

All ratings159 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.6%

Preserve™

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative20.4%

User reviews

LOK Digital

From 167 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and fun puzzles
  • 🎨 Charming art style
  • 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
  • 🎉 Engaging and challenging
  • 🔓 Generous free trial

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall locks out majority of content
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection
  • 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content

Preserve™

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Peaceful and pretty
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Great game

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid levels after first free stage
  • 🐛 Crashes on level 1
  • 🔍 Hard to see details on small screens

Bugs and requests

LOK Digital

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not progressing as expected
  • Purchased content not registering
  • Controls not responsive at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More free content
  • Improved controls for tablet/iPad
  • Clearer indication of paid vs free content

Preserve™

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on level 1
  • Crashes on startup

Requested features

2 requests
  • Graphics upgrades
  • Tablet support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOK Digital

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$5.99
5 purchases

Preserve™

One-time5
  • Jurassic Biome$2.99
  • Marine Biome$2.99
  • Savanna Biome$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Iceage Biome$2.99
  • Bundle 3 biomes$6.99

Questions

Is LOK Digital free?
LOK Digital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Preserve™ free?
Preserve™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LOK Digital or Preserve™?
Preserve™ is rated higher. LOK Digital averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Preserve™ averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do LOK Digital or Preserve™ have ads?
Preserve™ shows ads; LOK Digital does not.
Which is updated more often, LOK Digital or Preserve™?
LOK Digital ships an update every 5 days, and Preserve™ daily. Most recently, LOK Digital was updated on November 8, 2026 and Preserve™ on November 8, 2026.

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