# Pop the Lock vs Pop Lock Arcade

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop the Lock | Pop Lock Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-lock/id979100082/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-lock-arcade/id6472943334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 100 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) | [Necati Semih Ozer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653474488) |

## 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


### Pop Lock Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-lock-arcade/id6472943334)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop the Lock free?

Pop the Lock 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, Pop the Lock or Pop Lock Arcade?

Pop the Lock is rated higher. Pop the Lock averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Pop Lock Arcade averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pop the Lock or Pop Lock Arcade have ads?

Pop Lock Arcade shows ads; Pop the Lock does not.

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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.*