# Puzzmo vs Lock Rush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock Rush at 100% against Puzzmo's 43%. Lock Rush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 8) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lock Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 173 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Puzzmo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lock Rush's.

Puzzmo ships an update fortnightly, Lock Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | Lock Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-rush-reflex-memory-game/id6804309385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [Zach Rustick](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804309387) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


### Lock Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-rush-reflex-memory-game/id6804309385)

This game challenges your reflexes and memory with a simple tap mechanic that evolves with increasingly complex rules. Progress through various modes, including reflex tests and memory puzzles, with a daily challenge for all players. Enjoy a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Tap-based reflex challenges, Memory grid and sequence puzzles, Progressive difficulty and rule changes, Daily challenge mode, Unlockable game modes, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Is Lock Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or Lock Rush?

Lock Rush is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Lock Rush averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or Lock Rush have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Lock Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzmo or Lock Rush?

Puzzmo ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Rush every 2 days. Most recently, Puzzmo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lock Rush on October 16, 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.*