# Magic Nut vs Lock Puzzle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lock Puzzle at 277 against Magic Nut's 3. Lock Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Nut sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lock Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Magic Nut against 4.9 for Lock Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Puzzle has 277 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Nut ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Puzzle every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Nut | Lock Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-nut-match-sort-puzzle/id6803305486/reviews)** | [4.9 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-puzzle-untangle-rings/id6817707264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOPE GAMES TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868573265) | [PuzzleTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245094214) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Nut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-nut-match-sort-puzzle/id6803305486)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $32.99 | one-time |
| 20000 | $56.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $64.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### Lock Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-puzzle-untangle-rings/id6817707264)

Untangle intricate metal locks by strategically spinning rings and sliding rods. Progress through increasingly complex puzzles with unique mechanics and themed levels. Utilize helpful boosters and compete in timed challenges for rewards.

**Highlights:** Spin and slide mechanics, Challenging lock designs, Themed picture puzzles, Boosters for assistance, Leaderboard competitions, Reward chests

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Nut free?

Magic Nut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Puzzle free?

Lock Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Nut or Lock Puzzle?

Magic Nut is rated higher. Magic Nut averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lock Puzzle averages 4.9 from 277 ratings.

### Do Magic Nut or Lock Puzzle have ads?

Both Magic Nut and Lock Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Nut or Lock Puzzle?

Magic Nut ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Puzzle every 3 days. Most recently, Magic Nut was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lock Puzzle on October 29, 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.*