Comparison

Stop the Bus vs Yarn Loop

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

Head to head
About

Stop the Bus

A fun and easy 4-player card game where players swap cards to achieve the highest score in a single suit before stopping the bus. The last player to lose all their tokens is out.

Highlights
  • 4-player card game
  • Swap cards to match suits
  • Stop the Bus mechanic
  • Multiplayer and solo modes
  • Customizable cards
  • Extensive statistics
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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As played in playgrounds around the world, try not to get thrown off the bus in this fun and easy 4 player card game! Swap cards to get them all the same suit with the biggest score, then 'Stop the Bus'. But be warned, whoever comes last loses a bus fare token! If you lose them all, it'll be a long walk home! Play against the computer, or try the all new multiplayer! Challenge your friends or play against random opponents, and see if you can become a Stop The Bus champion. With extensive statistics to keep track of your best games, Stop the Bus is simple to play, with clear graphics, customisable cards and a full tutorial to get you started. • 3 solo-play difficulty levels to suit beginners to experts • Multiplayer - play a Quick Game against up to 3 random opponents, or create private game and invite your friends via a game code! • Full tutorial to help you master the game • Customise the look of your cards, even how scruffy the dealing is! • Extensive statistics to track your improving skills • Simple & intuitive user interface • Share your scores with Game Center leaderboards • Can you earn all the achievements? HOW TO PLAY Everyone is dealt three cards then they take turns picking up then discarding a card, aiming to get as close to 31 points - in a single suit - as they can, before stopping the bus. You can also make 3 of a kind for 30 points! Aces are high (11) and picture cards (J Q K) are worth 10. On your turn (when the bus is at your stop): • Tap the deck to draw a card, or tap the waste to pick up the top card. • If you think you've got a good score, now tap the bus stop to 'Stop the Bus'! • Then tap a card from your hand to discard it, leaving you with three. The bus then moves on to the next player. Note that you can't stop the bus on the first circuit, and once someone stops it, everyone else gets one more turn before the cards are revealed. The single player with the lowest score loses a token - when they lose all three they are out of the game! If it's a draw for last place, no-one loses a token. Then you are scored based on your hand and rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and the cards are shuffled and dealt again. The player who came 1st gets to start in the next round. SCORING Your hand score is the highest score with one or more cards of the same suit. e.g. 10C 2C 5C scores 17C 3S 5S 10D scores is 10D (the 3S and 5S only score 8 and are ignored) 2H 2S 2C scores 30 (three of a kind) MULTIPLAYER In multiplayer, there are always 4 seats. Any unused seats are filled with computer players - even if someone leaves the game, they get replaced by a computer player. However, the game ends when there is only one human player left on the bus. Made a sneaky move, a bad one or just want to psyche out the competition? You can tap and hold your bus pass to send an emoji to the other players. Stay & Watch. Lost all your tokens? You can choose to watch the game play to the end – great to cheer on remaining family or friends - or leave the table to play another exciting game of Stop the Bus! ABOUT US Crystal Squid games are lovingly crafted in Wales, UK. The Crystal Solitaire series of games have been some of the top online solitaire games on many sites, so we have redesigned them for a whole new generation of devices so you can carry on playing your favourite solitaire game wherever you may be! Follow us on Twitter @Crystal_Squid Or visit us at http://www.crystalsquid.com

About

Yarn Loop

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide colorful yarn bobbins to collect matching stitches. Manage bobbin capacity and strategically use them to complete intricate knitted patterns. Enjoy hundreds of levels with a cozy aesthetic.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Color-based stitch collection
  • Bobbin capacity management
  • Rack reuse system
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Cozy yarn aesthetic
Features
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Yarn Loop is a relaxing and satisfying puzzle game featuring colorful yarn bobbins and knitted patterns. Bobbins move onto the conveyor and collect stitches of their own color. Each bobbin has a capacity value that decreases as stitches are picked up. When its capacity reaches zero, the bobbin disappears. If capacity remains, the bobbin is transferred to the rack and can be used again later. Complete each knitted pattern by using the right bobbins in the right order. Game Features ► Simple One-Tap Gameplay: Bobbins move smoothly through the conveyor system and collect matching stitches with ease. ► Color-Based Collection Mechanic: Each bobbin clears only the stitches of its own color. ► Capacity Management System: Every bobbin has a limited pickup value, creating thoughtful and satisfying puzzle decisions. ► Rack Reuse Function: Bobbins that still have capacity return to the rack and remain available for later use. ► Hundreds of Engaging Levels: New knitted layouts, color combinations, and puzzle arrangements appear throughout progression. ► Cozy Yarn Aesthetic: Soft textures, warm colors, and pleasant animations create a calm and enjoyable experience. Yarn Loop offers a smooth, calm, and visually charming journey through handcrafted yarn puzzles.

Screenshots

Stop the Bus4 screens
Yarn Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yarn Loop at 4.8 against Stop the Bus's 2.8. Yarn Loop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Stop the Bus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yarn Loop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Stop the Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yarn Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarn Loop has 59K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Stop the Bus's written reviews are positive against 49% of Yarn Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop the Bus ships an update every 5 months, Yarn Loop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stop the Bus versus Yarn Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop the BusYarn Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better49.4% of reviews
Number of ratings559K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrystal SquidCombo Games

Customer experience

Stop the Bus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Yarn Loop

All ratings58,421 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,759 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative35.8%

In-app purchases

None

Stop the Bus

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Yarn Loop

One-time12
  • Yarn Flow 1$0.99
  • Yarn Flow 2$1.99
  • Yarn Flow 3$2.99
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  • Yarn Flow 4$3.99
  • Yarn Flow 5$4.99
  • Yarn Flow 8$7.99
  • Yarn Flow 10$9.99
  • Yarn Flow 12$11.99
  • Yarn Flow 15$14.99
  • Yarn Flow 20$19.99
  • Yarn Loop 25$24.99
  • Yarn Flow 40$39.99

Questions

Is Stop the Bus free?
Stop the Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yarn Loop free?
Yarn Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop the Bus or Yarn Loop?
Yarn Loop is rated higher. Stop the Bus averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Yarn Loop averages 4.8 from 59K ratings.
Do Stop the Bus or Yarn Loop have ads?
Stop the Bus shows ads; Yarn Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Stop the Bus or Yarn Loop?
Stop the Bus ships an update every 5 months, and Yarn Loop every 5 days. Most recently, Stop the Bus was updated on October 19, 2026 and Yarn Loop on October 30, 2026.

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