# Cross Locked vs Pokermancer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pokermancer at every 3 days against Cross Locked's every 2 months. Pokermancer also leads on ratings volume (152 vs 9). Cross Locked's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross Locked sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Pokermancer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cross Locked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokermancer has 152 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cross Locked's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pokermancer's.

Cross Locked ships an update every 2 months, Pokermancer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Locked | Pokermancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-locked/id6503719487/reviews)** | [4.6 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokermancer/id6759608688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Locked Softworks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750105333) | [Adam Bray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879781490) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Locked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-locked/id6503719487)

A strategic board game where players aim to complete lines and X's of their color while blocking opponents. Play solo against the computer or with up to four players in teams. Features scoring and action tiles for dynamic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile placement, Play against AI or live opponents, 1-4 player support, Team-based gameplay, Scoring and action tiles, Multi-round matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


### Pokermancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokermancer/id6759608688)

Engage in a strategic roguelite poker-puzzle experience by tracing card paths on a 4x4 grid to form poker hands and achieve target scores. Collect items and trinkets to enhance your build and overcome escalating challenges and boss encounters across multiple floors.

**Highlights:** Strategic card path tracing, Poker hand formation, Roguelite progression, Item and trinket collection, Boss battles with unique rules, Escalating difficulty modes, One-handed play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Locked free?

Cross Locked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pokermancer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cross Locked or Pokermancer?

Cross Locked is rated higher. Cross Locked averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pokermancer averages 4.6 from 152 ratings.

### Do Cross Locked or Pokermancer have ads?

Neither Cross Locked nor Pokermancer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Locked or Pokermancer?

Cross Locked ships an update every 2 months, and Pokermancer every 3 days. Most recently, Cross Locked was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pokermancer 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.*