# Pop the Lock vs Slope Run Game

The clearest difference is rating: Slope Run Game at 4.7 against Pop the Lock's 4.1. Slope Run Game also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 3.4K). Pop the Lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop the Lock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Slope Run Game sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slope Run Game holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slope Run Game has 17K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Pop the Lock's written reviews are positive against 43% of Slope Run Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pop the Lock ships an update every 5 days, Slope Run Game every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop the Lock | Slope Run Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-lock/id979100082/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slope-run-game/id1472706327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) | [Bochuang Culture media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094154424) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop the Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-lock/id979100082)

Test your reflexes and timing by tapping in sequence to crack codes and pop locks. Be careful not to make a mistake, or you'll have to restart your attempt. See how many locks you can successfully pop.

**Highlights:** Tap in sequence, Crack codes, Pop locks, Restart on mistake, Test reflexes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Couple of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Charming minimalist design
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect scoring/registration
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Endless/high score mode
- More customization options
- Difficulty scaling
- Improved ad implementation


### Slope Run Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slope-run-game/id1472706327)

Experience a thrilling 3D running game with intuitive controls and exhilarating speeds. Navigate rapidly changing courses filled with challenging obstacles. This game offers stunning graphics and addictive gameplay for a relaxing yet exciting experience.

**Highlights:** 3D running gameplay, Perfect controls, Breath-taking speeds, Eye-catching graphics, Rapidly changing courses, Crazy obstacles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weeky Vip Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Slope Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Slope Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 💎 Enjoyable ball merging mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing unfair deaths
- 🔇 Music issues (can't turn off permanently)

**Reported bugs**

- Ball randomly glitching through platforms
- Trash can feature not working as intended
- Gem/currency issues (disappearing/not tracking properly)

**Requested features**

- Endless mode without levels
- More varied level environments
- Ability to delete/discard unwanted balls
- Option to disable music/sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop the Lock free?

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

### Is Slope Run Game free?

Slope Run Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pop the Lock or Slope Run Game?

Slope Run Game is rated higher. Pop the Lock averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Slope Run Game averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Pop the Lock or Slope Run Game have ads?

Slope Run Game shows ads; Pop the Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pop the Lock or Slope Run Game?

Pop the Lock ships an update every 5 days, and Slope Run Game every 10 days. Most recently, Pop the Lock was updated on November 6, 2026 and Slope Run Game on November 8, 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.*