Comparison

PitaBlock 5x5 vs Lock Tangle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PitaBlock 5x5

Features
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PitaBlock 5x5 is a simple, satisfying puzzle where you fit pieces perfectly on a 5×5 board. Enjoy intuitive drag & drop with magnetic snapping and cell highlighting so you always know where a piece can go. Arrange pieces freely off the board, too. Stuck? Watch a short ad to reveal up to 3 color‑coded, numbered hints. Features • 30 handcrafted stages with increasing challenge • Great feel: drag & drop, magnetic snap, clear highlights • Free arrangement in the off‑board area • Hint system: watch an ad to reveal up to 3 placements (color‑coded & numbered) • Audio & haptics for satisfying feedback • Stage select & progress; resume from cleared stages • Offline friendly (ads/hints require network) How to Play 1. Drag a piece toward the board 2. It snaps when aligned; target cells highlight 3. Fill all cells to clear the stage Great for • Quick sessions with crisp, tactile gameplay • Fans of logic and block‑fitting puzzles • Anyone who enjoys a clean, minimal puzzle experience

About

Lock Tangle

Arrange keys into matching slots within a confined space. Strategically drag keys through gaps to unlock chests, but be mindful that some moves can block access for remaining keys. Clear the board before the timer runs out to succeed.

Highlights
  • Key and slot matching puzzles
  • Strategic key placement
  • Board clearing challenges
  • Time-based gameplay
  • Unlockable chests
Features
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Keys and locked chests are packed into a tight space. Drag a key through the gaps and place it into a matching slot. Some moves open new space, while others block access for the remaining keys. Each chest unlocks only when all of its slots are filled. Clear the board before time runs out.

Screenshots

PitaBlock 5x54 screens
Lock Tangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PitaBlock 5x5 at daily against Lock Tangle's every 4 days. Lock Tangle's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PitaBlock 5x5 ships an update daily, Lock Tangle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PitaBlock 5x5 versus Lock Tangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitaBlock 5x5Lock Tangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB220 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMamiko TsukamotoCan Hulagu

In-app purchases

None

PitaBlock 5x5

No in-app purchases

None

Lock Tangle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PitaBlock 5x5 free?
PitaBlock 5x5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock Tangle free?
Lock Tangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PitaBlock 5x5 or Lock Tangle have ads?
Both PitaBlock 5x5 and Lock Tangle show ads.
Which is updated more often, PitaBlock 5x5 or Lock Tangle?
PitaBlock 5x5 ships an update daily, and Lock Tangle every 4 days. Most recently, PitaBlock 5x5 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lock Tangle on October 2, 2026.

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