Lock Tangle vs Bouncy Spline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Key and slot matching puzzles
- Strategic key placement
- Board clearing challenges
- Time-based gameplay
- Unlockable chests
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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.
Bouncy Spline
Experience a visually vibrant and engaging game with satisfying popping mechanics. This title offers a simple yet addictive gameplay loop that is easy to pick up and play. Enjoy a delightful and colorful world designed for quick entertainment.
- Visually vibrant graphics
- Satisfying popping mechanics
- Simple and addictive gameplay
- Easy to pick up and play
- Colorful world
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Bright, bouncy, and full of satisfying pops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lock Tangle at 4.3 against Bouncy Spline's 3.7. Lock Tangle also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lock Tangle holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Tangle has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lock Tangle ships an update every 4 days, Bouncy Spline every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Tangle | Bouncy Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Can Hulagu | Imaginary Worlds Inc. |
Customer experience
Lock Tangle
Bouncy Spline
In-app purchases
Lock Tangle
No in-app purchases
Bouncy Spline
No in-app purchases
