# Pixel Pop! vs Lock Jam

Pixel Pop! and Lock Jam both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Lock Jam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Pop!'s. Lock Jam also leads on ratings volume (272 vs 58). Pixel Pop!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Jam sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Pop! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pixel Pop! against 4.6 for Lock Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 272 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Pixel Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Lock Jam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pop! | Lock Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop/id6480009314/reviews) | **[4.6 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-jam-block-puzzle/id6744099663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **272** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 463 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kaliba Games & Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023239) | [UDO GAMES OYUN YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/944939988) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop/id6480009314)

Navigate cubes through a challenging grid, guiding them to a blade while avoiding obstacles. Strategize your moves to clear all cubes in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Navigate cubes in a grid, Guide cubes to a blade, Avoid other cubes and blades, Challenging puzzle mechanics, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lock Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-jam-block-puzzle/id6744099663)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle challenge by sliding and matching keys to unlock various locks. This game offers unlimited levels with increasing difficulty and a relaxing yet challenging design suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Addictive puzzle gameplay, One-hand controls, Unlimited levels, Increasing difficulty, Satisfying lock & key mechanics, Relaxing design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fail Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| com.udo.lock.medium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gold | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pop! free?

Pixel Pop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lock Jam free?

Lock Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pop! or Lock Jam?

Lock Jam is rated higher. Pixel Pop! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Lock Jam averages 4.6 from 272 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pop! or Lock Jam have ads?

Both Pixel Pop! and Lock Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pop! or Lock Jam?

Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Jam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pop! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lock Jam on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*