Comparison

PairLock vs Aurora Slant

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

Head to head
About

PairLock

This memory game challenges you to match pairs of cards and connect them with lines that cannot cross. It offers multiple game modes, including classic levels, daily challenges, and speed-based play. Exercise your memory, spatial reasoning, and planning skills with this engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Match pairs with non-crossing lines
  • Hundreds of classic levels
  • Daily challenges and speed modes
  • Offline play
  • Multiple symbol and card back styles
  • Colorblind-friendly mode
  • Achievements and stats tracking
Features
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PairLock is the memory match game with a twist you've never seen before. Flip cards, find matching pairs, and connect them with a line. But here's the catch: your lines can never cross. It's the memory game you know, with a puzzle layer you don't. HOW TO PLAY Tap cards to flip them. Find two matching symbols and they stay face up, connected by a colored line. But every line you draw creates a web. Match too quickly without thinking and you'll box yourself in. Plan your pairs carefully to avoid crossed lines and earn a perfect score. GAME MODES - Classic: Progress through hundreds of levels across Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, and Master difficulty. Earn up to 3 stars on every board. - Daily Challenge: A unique puzzle every day. Race the clock and share your result with friends. - Sprint: How many boards can you clear in 2 minutes? Push your speed and memory to the limit. - Challenge a Friend: Send a custom puzzle link and see who solves it in fewer flips. FEATURES - 100% offline, no wifi needed - Multiple symbol sets: Geometric, Nature, Abstract - Card back styles: Classic, Minimal, Dots, Waves - Colorblind-friendly mode with distinct line patterns - Achievements for streaks, perfect solves, and milestones - Stats tracking: flips, streaks, completion rate - Haptic feedback and satisfying sound design - Dark mode support - Works on phones and tablets BRAIN TRAINING THAT FEELS LIKE A GAME PairLock exercises your memory, spatial reasoning, and planning skills all at once. Every board is a mini puzzle that rewards both recall and strategy. Perfect for a quick mental break or a long puzzle session. Great for: - Commute puzzles - Mindful breaks between tasks - Bedtime wind-down - Competing with friends - Brain exercise for all ages PAIRLOCK PRO Upgrade to PairLock Pro for a one-time purchase that removes all ads forever and unlocks all symbol sets and card backs. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Download PairLock and put your memory to the test. MORE PUZZLE GAMES FROM MAROON LABS - VoidKnot: Untangle crossing lines - BlockSlip: Slide blocks to escape Built with care by Maroon Labs in Minnesota, USA. Questions? support@maroonlabs.co Privacy: maroonlabs.co/privacy

About

Aurora Slant

Solve logic puzzles by filling cells with diagonal lines, connecting corners, and satisfying numbered hints. Enjoy 900 handcrafted puzzles and a daily challenge with offline play and smart hints.

Highlights
  • Fill cells with diagonal lines
  • Connect corners to form paths
  • Satisfy numbered hint requirements
  • 900 handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily challenge with streak tracking
  • Offline play
  • Smart hints and undo/redo
Features
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Fill every cell with a diagonal line using pure logic. Connect corners, satisfy numbered hints, and solve 900 handcrafted Slant puzzles plus a new daily challenge every day. HOW TO PLAY • Fill each cell with a forward slash / or backslash \ • Lines connect at corners to form paths • Numbered hints show how many line ends touch that corner • No closed loops allowed anywhere in the grid WHY PUZZLE FANS STAY • 900 handcrafted puzzles across Easy, Medium, and Hard • Smooth difficulty curve with chapter-based progression • Fresh daily challenge with streak tracking and milestones • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Smart hints, undo, redo, and restart anytime • Home Screen widget, dark mode, and multiple themes • Full offline play A FAIR PREMIUM MODEL • Start free with opening puzzles • Unlock the full journey with a single purchase • No subscriptions, no ads Perfect for fans of Sudoku, Nonograms, Picross, Hashi, Nurikabe, Akari, and other Nikoli-style logic puzzles.

Screenshots

PairLock4 screens
Aurora Slant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PairLock at 5.0 against Aurora Slant's 4.0. PairLock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Aurora Slant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PairLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aurora Slant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PairLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PairLock ships an update every 3 days, Aurora Slant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PairLock versus Aurora Slant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairLockAurora Slant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAROON LABS LLCDAN URBANEK

Customer experience

PairLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aurora Slant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PairLock

One-time1
  • PairLock Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Aurora Slant

One-time1
  • Full Access$1.00

Questions

Is PairLock free?
PairLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora Slant free?
Aurora Slant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PairLock or Aurora Slant?
PairLock is rated higher. PairLock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Aurora Slant averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PairLock or Aurora Slant have ads?
PairLock shows ads; Aurora Slant does not.
Which is updated more often, PairLock or Aurora Slant?
PairLock ships an update every 3 days, and Aurora Slant every 9 days. Most recently, PairLock was updated on October 22, 2026 and Aurora Slant on October 23, 2026.

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