Pop the Lock vs Pop Lock Arcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tap in sequence
- Crack codes
- Pop locks
- Restart on mistake
- Test reflexes
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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?
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
Pop the Lock and Pop Lock Arcade both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Pop the Lock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pop Lock Arcade's. Pop the Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 2). Pop Lock Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Pop the Lock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Lock Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Pop the Lock against 4.0 for Pop Lock Arcade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop the Lock has 3.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Pop the Lock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pop Lock Arcade's.
| Parameter | Pop the Lock | Pop Lock Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (3.4K ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simple Machine, LLC | Necati Semih Ozer |
Customer experience
Pop the Lock
Pop Lock Arcade
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
Pop Lock Arcade
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pop the Lock
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Couple of Stars$1.99
- Bunch of Stars$4.99
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- Pile of Stars$7.99
Pop Lock Arcade
No in-app purchases
Questions
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