Comparison

Warp Shift vs Loco Looper

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

Head to head
About

Warp Shift

Guide a young girl and her companion through a mysterious, ancient chamber by manipulating the environment. This visually stunning puzzle adventure challenges your mind with innovative twists and a relaxing audio-visual experience.

Highlights
  • Mesmerizing audio-visual experience
  • Maze-like environments that change
  • Alter surroundings to open new paths
  • Explore 6 unique worlds
  • Intuitive tap and swipe controls
  • Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay
Features
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Warp Shift is a unique puzzle game set in a mysterious world. AppSpy says that it "is well-balanced and gorgeous to look at and filled to the brim with innovative twists and new ideas.” # # # THE MEDIA LOVES WARP SHIFT # # # ► “Warp Shift certainly sits in the same bracket as Monument Valley.” (PocketGamer) ► “Warp Shift is a leap ahead of any puzzle game we’ve ever reviewed.” (Edamame Reviews) ► “It is well-balanced and gorgeous to look at and filled to the brim with innovative twists and new ideas.” (AppSpy) ► “A mobile game that fans of Monument Valley will enjoy.” (Golem) ► “Warp Shift is genuinely refreshing.” (Gamezebo) ► “Warp Shift is more of an adventure than a standard puzzle app.” (Common Sense Media) ► “Warp Shift is absolutely gorgeous.” (AppAdvice) ► “A must for anyone who likes their games equal parts relaxing and taxing.” (TapSmart) # # # AN AUDIO-VISUAL VOYAGE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE # # # Warp Shift is a unique puzzle game set in a mysterious world. It takes you on a marvelous journey that challenges your mind and stimulates your senses. Experience beautiful visuals, challenging puzzles and intriguing sound design. Guide the little girl Pi and her magical companion through the maze-like confines of the enigmatic ancient chamber that keeps them trapped. Think ahead and alter your surroundings wisely to usher Pi back home – one swipe after another. Embark on an audio-visual voyage through time and space, never knowing where your next step will lead you. # # # MIND-BOGGLING FEATURES # # # • A work of art: Enjoy a mesmerizing game that stimulates your eyes, ears and brains • How to get out?: Traverse maze-like environments that change at your fingertip • A unique kind of puzzler: Alter your surroundings to open new ways • From one realm to another: Explore 6 unique worlds with 15 levels each • Easy of access: Reach your destination via taps and swipes • No stress or hurry: Play to relax, escape and clear your mind # # # JOURNEY ONWARDS… # # # • Deep Silver FISHLABS website: http://www.dsfishlabs.com/ • ISBIT Games website: http://isbitgames.com/ # # # REQUIREMENTS # # # Warp Shift requires at least iOS 8 and runs on iPhone 4s (or higher), iPad 2 (or higher) and iPod touch 5G.

About

Loco Looper

Engage your mind with a unique 3D train puzzle game. Connect track pieces to create perfect paths through charming, handcrafted dioramas. Enjoy cerebral fun with increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • 3D train track puzzles
  • Handcrafted diorama levels
  • Challenging brain teasers
  • Unique pen & ink art style
  • Natural 3D effect
Features
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Trains. Fluffy Clouds. Planets. Stars. Even a seagull. Cute, tricky cerebral fun. Get on the brain train with this original puzzle game! Make a perfect track using all the pieces. The harder the level, the more ways to solve. Handcrafted levels, each a pen & ink style love letter to mini dioramas and trains. A neat 3D effect makes the game naturally POP when holding your device (no face tracking required). Loco Looper is designed and written for iPhone & iPad using Swift and Metal. Move fast and make nice things!

Screenshots

Warp Shift4 screens
Loco Looper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loco Looper at monthly against Warp Shift's every 11 months. Loco Looper also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Warp Shift's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 110) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Warp Shift costs $4.99 and Loco Looper $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loco Looper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warp Shift has 1.4K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Warp Shift's written reviews are positive against 88% of Loco Looper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warp Shift ships an update every 11 months, Loco Looper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Warp Shift versus Loco Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarp ShiftLoco Looper
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better110
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaion GmbHJames Vanas

Customer experience

Warp Shift

All ratings1,417 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.1%

Loco Looper

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%

Bugs and requests

Warp Shift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Loco Looper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Game hangs or crashes frequently on older iOS versions
  • 🐛 Game resets progress upon opening
  • 🐛 Game freezes in the first level
  • 🐛 Saved levels not being recognized

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hint or pass option for difficult levels
  • More levels in the future
  • Sequel to the game

In-app purchases

None

Warp Shift

No in-app purchases

None

Loco Looper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Warp Shift free?
Warp Shift costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loco Looper free?
Loco Looper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Warp Shift or Loco Looper?
Loco Looper is rated higher. Warp Shift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Loco Looper averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.
Do Warp Shift or Loco Looper have ads?
Neither Warp Shift nor Loco Looper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Warp Shift or Loco Looper?
Warp Shift ships an update every 11 months, and Loco Looper monthly. Most recently, Warp Shift was updated on October 26, 2026 and Loco Looper on October 24, 2026.

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