Comparison

Glitchskier vs Into the Loop

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

Head to head
About

Glitchskier

Experience retro-style arcade action with a unique visual aesthetic and original soundtrack. Blast through enemies in a shoot 'em up game featuring multiple bosses and an endless mode. Designed for classic gaming enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 4 bosses
  • ∞-mode
  • 12 color palettes
  • Original music by Tom Schley
  • Unique visual style
Features
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About

Into the Loop

A minimalist physics-based platformer where players use loops to build momentum and navigate challenging levels. It features over 100 handcrafted stages, exclusive mechanics, and an endless mode for continuous play. Enjoy engaging gameplay with frequent updates.

Highlights
  • Physics-based platforming
  • Momentum building with loops
  • 100+ handcrafted levels
  • 6 exclusive mechanics
  • Infinite Mode
  • No ads
Features
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Into the Loop is a minimalist physics-based platformer about momentum. Use loops to create momentum and traverse levels. [Premium Features] * 100+ hand crafted Levels. * 6 exclusive mechanics. * Infinite Mode with a never ending amount of Levels and all mechanics unlocked. * No Ads. * Engaging mechanics. * Perfect for long sessions or short ones. * Constant updates. (I will keep working on the game for a long time, so expect new cool things to do often). I hope you had fun with it :)

Screenshots

Glitchskier4 screens
Into the Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glitchskier at fortnightly against Into the Loop's every 10 months. Glitchskier also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 7) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Into the Loop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Glitchskier costs $1.99 and Into the Loop $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Into the Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitchskier has 105 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glitchskier ships an update fortnightly, Into the Loop every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glitchskier versus Into the Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlitchskierInto the Loop
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (105 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB327 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShelly AlonCreational Labs

Customer experience

Glitchskier

All ratings105 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.4%

Into the Loop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Glitchskier

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Laser is too strong (balance issue)
  • Boss minions go off-screen
  • Bullets not showing but still hitting
  • Not full screen on iPad
  • Game freezes/crashes on launch
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  • Ultimate lag after not playing
  • Game becomes unplayable due to lag at high scores
  • Game runs slow and jerky
  • Extreme lag on older devices (iPhone 5, 6)
  • Battery drains rapidly
  • Game stops external music playback

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Add new themes and bosses
  • Add new game modes (e.g., two-finger control, story mode)
  • Add more power-ups and weapons
  • Add missions and daily challenges
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  • Add levels and achievements
  • Option to download OST
  • Removable background to reduce lag
  • Option to toggle sound off/on
  • Make main screen persistent
  • Add a story mode
  • More bosses needed
  • Adjustable screen distortion
  • Add level selection after completion

Into the Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Glitchskier

No in-app purchases

None

Into the Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glitchskier free?
Glitchskier costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Into the Loop free?
Into the Loop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glitchskier or Into the Loop?
Into the Loop is rated higher. Glitchskier averages 4.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Into the Loop averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Glitchskier or Into the Loop have ads?
Neither Glitchskier nor Into the Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glitchskier or Into the Loop?
Glitchskier ships an update fortnightly, and Into the Loop every 10 months. Most recently, Glitchskier was updated on November 7, 2026 and Into the Loop on November 3, 2026.

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