Comparison

Loopy Bird vs Pop Lock Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Loopy Bird

Relive the classic arcade experience with this challenging endless runner. Tap to guide a bird through obstacles, aiming for a high score. Enjoy addictive extras and surprises in a retro gaming environment.

Highlights
  • Classic tap-to-fly gameplay
  • Endless runner mode
  • High score challenges
  • Retro gaming feel
  • Addictive extras and surprises
Features
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Miss the classic Flappy Bird game? Dive into Loopy Bird, a nostalgic throwback with the challenging gameplay you loved in Flappy Bird. Experience frustrating game mechanics, tap to fly mechanics, and the retro gaming feel as you navigate through obstacles. Unlike typical Flappy Bird clones, Loopy Bird masterfully recreates the game play elements you remember. But that's not all! As an endless runner, we've added addictive extras and surprises waiting for you. Dare to beat the high score challenge?

About

Pop Lock Arcade

This 2D arcade game challenges your reflexes and quick thinking. Tap to align locks with targets, navigating rotating bars and increasing speeds. Enjoy addictive gameplay with fun graphics and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Challenging levels with accelerating difficulty
  • Addictive gameplay testing agility and reflexes
  • 2D graphics and fun sound effects
  • Fast-paced and easy-to-learn
  • Tap-based control for unlocking
Features
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Welcome! Pop the Lock is a fun 2D game that tests quick thinking and reflexes. Arcade Game GAME MECHANICS: Unlock your target by hitting it accurately. Develop your skills in levels filled with rotating bars, accelerating rotation speeds, and more. This simple yet addictive game is ready to challenge and entertain you at every level! KEY FEATURES: Challenging levels and accelerating difficulties. Addictive gameplay testing mental agility and reflexes. 2D graphics and fun sound effects. Fast-paced and easy-to-learn gaming experience. HOW TO PLAY: Tap on the left or right side of the screen. Align the lock with the correct target. Release the touch to unlock. The combination of strategy and speed ensures Pop the Lock delivers an indispensable experience. Enjoy the game and share your best scores with friends!

Screenshots

Loopy Bird4 screens
Pop Lock Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loopy Bird at 75% against Pop Lock Arcade's 0%. Loopy Bird also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Pop Lock Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Loopy Bird sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Lock Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopy Bird holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopy Bird has 128 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Loopy Bird's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pop Lock Arcade's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loopy Bird versus Pop Lock Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopy BirdPop Lock Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (128 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmpoc, LLCNecati Semih Ozer

Customer experience

Loopy Bird

All ratings118 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative15.6%

Pop Lock Arcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Loopy Bird

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Achievements not working properly
  • Inconsistent bird speed and responsiveness
  • Ads popping up during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes (tunnel, spikes, etc.)
  • Provide an option to mute music
  • Make the first levels easier for beginners
  • Add a way to unlock birds more easily
  • Improve the sensitivity and control of the bird

Pop Lock Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Loopy Bird

One-time10
  • Loopy Bird$0.99
  • Crazy Bird$0.99
  • Mini Bird$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Scary Bird$0.99
  • Speedy Bird$0.99
  • Big Bird$0.99
  • Space Bird$0.99
  • Slow Bird$0.99
  • Background Pack$1.99
  • Bird Pack$4.99
None

Pop Lock Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopy Bird free?
Loopy Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pop Lock Arcade free?
Pop Lock Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loopy Bird or Pop Lock Arcade?
Loopy Bird is rated higher. Loopy Bird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Pop Lock Arcade averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loopy Bird or Pop Lock Arcade have ads?
Pop Lock Arcade shows ads; Loopy Bird does not.

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