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Punlock – Puzzle Game Review
Punlock is a Puzzle/Word game from Honeymoon Software Inc., first launched in 20th November 2018.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 15+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Punlock Stand Out
Punlock is a new kind of word game based on an original concept: rotate letters on a padlock to form words.
Your goal is to find the word that matches the current theme. Once you find all the words in a theme pack, the lock will open!
Punlock has the following features:
- No advertisements means no distractions while you’re playing.
- Free daily puzzle with new content every 24 hours.
- Designed for the touch screen, with one-handed control.
- Built for both iPhone and iPad.
- Polished 3D graphics with high quality lighting and textures.
- Haptic feedback you’ll feel as you interact with the game.
Get started right away with a free "Desserts" theme pack, available immediately upon download. Need more of a challenge? A wide variety of theme packs are also available for purchase.
Play Punlock now, and see how many puzzles you can solve!
This Puzzle game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Punlock is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 3rd January 2019
Recent improvements include:
- Updated shackle with new model and texture
- Daily puzzle list shows sub-themes when applicable
- Remove Holiday Special features
Download & Availability
Punlock is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Update 12/9/23: the daily puzzles have stopped working again for the past week So this is an older game and we dont know how many people are still even playing it. But Ive played it almost every day since it came out. Our score is so high that it has to wrap on the screen. The app needs an update. Update 2/7/23: After a little over a week, the daily puzzle came back. Im leaving the original review below because we dont know if its back permanently. Original review: However recently the daily puzzle has stopped working. We suspect this app is abandoned. However, the built in puzzles will still work, just be aware that the daily puzzle will no longer function if you buy this now in 2023.
So this is an older game and we dont know how many people are still even playing it. But Ive played it almost every day since it came out. Our score is so high that it has to wrap on the screen. The app needs an update. Update 2/7/23: After a little over a week, the daily puzzle came back. Im leaving the original review below because we dont know if its back permanently. Original review: However recently the daily puzzle has stopped working. We suspect this app is abandoned. However, the built in puzzles will still work, just be aware that the daily puzzle will no longer function if you buy this now in 2023.
A fun little word game thats great for playing in short bursts, as you can complete a puzzle usually in less than a minute.
A very good way to blow through a spare few minutes. Its fun but a little tricky sometimes.
A good puzzle game is simple enough for the player to grasp quickly, but has enough layers to build in complexity and retain challenge. This is exactly that type of game.
This is an excellent way to fill one or two spare minutes (with a single puzzle), but you can easily kill an hour binging through a pack too. Don't try a small puzzle and come away thinking it's easy, the six letter puzzles can get fiendishly difficult. Free content in the form of daily packs and extra puzzle packs are cheap. This is a good game.
Charming unique word game that doesnt ask for much of your time. Perfect for when you need something to play before bed or when you just want to work on some puzzles for 10 minutes whenever. Developer is very nice and responsive.
Any given word will take a minute or two, its not a very deep game but its satisfying to play.
A fun and unique take on letter jumbling. Really nicely done.
It's 4AM now, and we've been sneaking in a game or two all night. This is addictive.
Despite the name, its not a game with or about puns! Very misleading name!! Clever set up and easy to play but gets really boring fast; we played 4 daily games and 2 games from one of the packs and then deleted it entirely.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.03
- Size: 101.74 MB
- iOS: 11.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Honeymoon Software Inc.
Last updated: 3rd January 2019 | Genre: Puzzle, Word | Developer: Honeymoon Software Inc.