# Cross Locked vs Rivoko

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rivoko at none against Cross Locked's 1. Rivoko also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Cross Locked's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross Locked sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Rivoko asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cross Locked against 5.0 for Rivoko. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Locked has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cross Locked ships an update every 2 months, Rivoko every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Locked | Rivoko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-locked/id6503719487/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rivoko/id6809583867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Locked Softworks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750105333) | [paul zogmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896571989) |

## 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 |


### Rivoko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rivoko/id6809583867)

A turn-based strategy game on a 5x5 board where placing stones flips others. Aim to create lines of four or more to win, but be mindful of your opponent's opportunities. Features solo challenges, local multiplayer, and interactive lessons.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, 5x5 board with stone flipping mechanics, Five unlockable AI rivals, Local two-player mode, Interactive tutorial lessons, Offline play, Game replay functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Locked free?

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

### Is Rivoko free?

Rivoko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Cross Locked and Rivoko are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cross Locked or Rivoko have ads?

Neither Cross Locked nor Rivoko shows ads.

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

Cross Locked ships an update every 2 months, and Rivoko every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cross Locked was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rivoko on October 7, 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.*