Comparison

Pop the Lock vs The Impossible Safe

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

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About

Pop the Lock

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
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Tap in sequence to crack the code and pop the lock, but don't make a mistake or you'll have to start from the beginning. How far will you go?

About

The Impossible Safe

Experience the thrill of a high-stakes heist by cracking a virtual safe against the clock. This game uses advanced haptic feedback to simulate the tactile experience of manipulating a lock, challenging your focus and nerve.

Highlights
  • Haptic feedback for realistic lock manipulation
  • 60-second time limit for each attempt
  • Global leaderboards for competitive play
  • Challenge friends to head-to-head contests
  • Immersive and tactile gameplay
Features
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Unlock the Thrill of the Ultimate Heist with The Impossible Safe Ever wondered what it feels like to be part of a high-stakes heist, the kind that keeps you on the edge of your seat in blockbuster movies like Mission Impossible or Ocean’s Eleven? The clock is ticking, your heart’s racing, and all that stands between you and untold riches is a vault that no one’s ever been able to crack… until now. Welcome to The Impossible Safe — a game that turns your iPhone into the vault of your dreams and challenges you to crack it with nothing but your wits and a keen sense of touch. In this pulse-pounding race against time, every second counts, and every move brings you one step closer to becoming the ultimate master of safes. Feel the Lock Click: The Magic of Haptic Feedback Forget about random guessing or mindless tapping — The Impossible Safe lets you feel the lock with your fingers. Using your iPhone’s advanced haptic feedback technology, this game transforms each spin of the dial into an immersive experience. You’ll sense the subtle vibrations as you get closer to the correct combination, just like a master safecracker using a stethoscope to hear that perfect “click” in the movies. Spin the dial, listen with your fingers, and discover the thrill of finding the exact moment when the tumblers fall into place. It's tactile. It's realistic. And it's unlike any game you’ve played before. A Race Against Time: Can You Handle the Pressure? In the world of The Impossible Safe, time is your biggest enemy. You’ve got just 60 seconds to crack the code before the opportunity slips through your fingers. Do you trust your instincts? Can you keep your cool when every second brings you closer to success… or failure? This isn't just a game; it's a test of nerves, skill, and focus. With every turn of the dial, the tension mounts. Your goal? Crack the safe before the timer hits zero. The question is — can you do it under pressure? Challenge Friends and Rivals: Who’s the Ultimate Safe Cracker? Cracking safes is a lot more fun when there’s competition. Think you’ve got the fastest fingers and the sharpest mind? Prove it! The Impossible Safe lets you challenge friends, family, and players from around the world to see who can crack the safe the quickest. You’ll climb the leaderboards to become the best of the best. But don’t get too comfortable — there’s always someone out there looking to knock you off the top spot. Features That Keep You Hooked: * Haptic Feedback Mastery: Feel your way to the right combination with iPhone’s haptic technology, making every game an immersive and tactile experience. * Beat the Clock: You have only 60 seconds to crack the safe, creating a thrilling race against time that keeps your adrenaline pumping. * Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide, rise through the ranks, and prove you're the ultimate safe-cracking genius. * Challenge Your Friends: See who’s the fastest and most precise among your friends. Can they keep up with your pace? * Endless Replayability: Every game is different, with new combinations and a new rush of excitement every time you spin the dial. It’s easy to pick up, but hard to master — the perfect balance for those who want to test their skills without spending hours learning complex mechanics. The more you play, the better you’ll get at recognizing the subtle feedback and adjusting your technique to crack safes faster than ever. The Art of the Heist in Your Pocket Step into the shoes of the world’s greatest safecracker and take on a challenge that will test your reflexes, intuition, and nerves. With The Impossible Safe on your iPhone, you’ll have the tools to pull off the heist of the century anytime, anywhere. No complicated setups. No need for advanced strategies. Just you, your phone, and the thrill of cracking the world’s most impossible safes. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Spin the dial, feel the click, and see if you’ve got what it takes to crack The Impossible Safe.

Screenshots

Pop the Lock3 screens
The Impossible Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pop the Lock at 4.1 against The Impossible Safe's 3.0. Pop the Lock also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 34%). The Impossible Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads 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. Pop the Lock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Impossible Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pop the Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop the Lock has 3.4K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Pop the Lock's written reviews are positive against 34% of The Impossible Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop the Lock ships an update every 5 days, The Impossible Safe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pop the Lock versus The Impossible Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop the LockThe Impossible Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.4K ratings) — better3.0 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better175
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimple Machine, LLCEdvin Linden

Customer experience

Pop the Lock

All ratings3,408 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative33.1%

The Impossible Safe

All ratings174 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.8%

User reviews

Pop the Lock

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

The Impossible Safe

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 🚫 No ads
  • 📶 No wifi needed
  • ⏱️ Quick completion times
  • 💡 Uses haptic feedback

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Confusing gameplay
  • ❓ No instructions
  • ⏳ Too much time pressure
  • 😩 Too difficult/impossible
  • 👎 Not interactive

Bugs and requests

Pop the Lock

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/high score mode
  • More customization options
  • Difficulty scaling
  • Improved ad implementation

The Impossible Safe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't open
  • Doesn't work
  • No game

Requested features

5 requests
  • Different lock skins
  • No time limitations
  • Lock picking version
  • Practice mode without timer
  • More attempts/time

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pop the Lock

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Couple of Stars$1.99
  • Bunch of Stars$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Pile of Stars$7.99
None

The Impossible Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pop the Lock free?
Pop the Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Impossible Safe free?
The Impossible Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pop the Lock or The Impossible Safe?
Pop the Lock is rated higher. Pop the Lock averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while The Impossible Safe averages 3.0 from 175 ratings.
Do Pop the Lock or The Impossible Safe have ads?
Neither Pop the Lock nor The Impossible Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop the Lock or The Impossible Safe?
Pop the Lock ships an update every 5 days, and The Impossible Safe every 2 months. Most recently, Pop the Lock was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Impossible Safe on September 17, 2026.

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