Comparison

Lock Tangle vs Picture Block 3D

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

Head to head
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.

About

Picture Block 3D

Features
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Picture Block 3D is a fun and relaxing puzzle game where players slide and arrange colorful blocks to complete charming images. With simple controls and increasingly challenging levels, the game tests your logic, observation, and creativity. Enjoy cute visuals, smooth animations, and satisfying gameplay as you unlock new pictures and progress through each stage.

Screenshots

Lock Tangle4 screens
Picture Block 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Picture Block 3D at daily against Lock Tangle's every 4 days. Picture Block 3D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Lock Tangle ships an update every 4 days, Picture Block 3D daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lock Tangle versus Picture Block 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock TanglePicture Block 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB90 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCan Hulagu雪 杨

In-app purchases

None

Lock Tangle

No in-app purchases

None

Picture Block 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lock Tangle free?
Lock Tangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Picture Block 3D free?
Picture Block 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lock Tangle or Picture Block 3D have ads?
Both Lock Tangle and Picture Block 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Tangle or Picture Block 3D?
Lock Tangle ships an update every 4 days, and Picture Block 3D daily. Most recently, Lock Tangle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Picture Block 3D on October 31, 2026.

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