# Color Lock 3D vs Bus Loop Out

Color Lock 3D and Bus Loop Out both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Color Lock 3D's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bus Loop Out's. Color Lock 3D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bus Loop Out's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Lock 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Loop Out sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Color Lock 3D against 4.7 for Bus Loop Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 80 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Color Lock 3D's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bus Loop Out's.

Color Lock 3D ships an update every 2 months, Bus Loop Out weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Lock 3D | Bus Loop Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lock-3d/id6742128991/reviews)** | [4.7 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-loop-out/id6752111085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [Horix Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829952574) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Lock 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lock-3d/id6742128991)

A brain-teasing puzzle game where you match keys to colored boxes to unlock a vault. Strategically open boxes within a limited space to test your color-matching skills and logic.

**Highlights:** Brain-teasing puzzles, Color matching mechanics, Strategic box opening, Limited space challenges, Vibrant visual design

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enjoy Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket3 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Bus Loop Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-loop-out/id6752111085)

Guide colorful buses to their matching holes by tapping to release them at the right time. Avoid traffic jams and overlapping loops in this logic puzzle game. Enjoy short, fast-paced levels with no timers.

**Highlights:** Tap to release buses, Match bus color to hole color, Avoid traffic jams, Looping bus mechanics, Short, fast-paced levels, No timers or pressure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 6 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Lock 3D free?

Color Lock 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bus Loop Out free?

Bus Loop Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Lock 3D or Bus Loop Out?

Color Lock 3D is rated higher. Color Lock 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Bus Loop Out averages 4.7 from 80 ratings.

### Do Color Lock 3D or Bus Loop Out have ads?

Both Color Lock 3D and Bus Loop Out show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Lock 3D or Bus Loop Out?

Color Lock 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Bus Loop Out weekly. Most recently, Color Lock 3D was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bus Loop Out on August 19, 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.*