Magic Square Deluxe vs Loop 16 Puzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Square Deluxe
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Play this very addictive Magic Square Deluxe solitaire. This game features 6 different levels and over 7,000 magic puzzles to solve. Each column, each line and each diagonal must add up to 34 to win. You can only use each number from 1 to 16 once.
Loop 16 Puzzle
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A new twist on the classic 16-puzzle! Unlike traditional puzzles with an empty space, this puzzle uses all 16 pieces. Slide rows or columns—as pieces disappear off one edge, they reappear on the other! 【How to Play】 - Objective: Arrange tiles 1–16 in numerical order. - Loop Slide: Swipe any row or column. The grid loops infinitely. - Level System: Level 1 requires 1 move to solve. Completed it to unlock the next level! 【Features】 - Pick Your Level: Use the "+" and "–" buttons to start from any level up to your [Best] + 1. - Auto-Save: Your [Best] level is always saved so you can resume anytime. - Easy Menu: Long-Press the screen to quit the current puzzle and Start Over w/ Assist, challenge a different issue, or reset your [Best] level. - Assisted Practice: Use "Start Over w/ Assist" to help solve difficult puzzles. Note: Clearing a puzzle with Assist will not increase your level—use it to hone your skills! Challenge yourself and see how many moves ahead you can think!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop 16 Puzzle at every 10 days against Magic Square Deluxe's every 6 weeks. Magic Square Deluxe's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Square Deluxe ships an update every 6 weeks, Loop 16 Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Square Deluxe | Loop 16 Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christophe Baranger | Kiyoshi Izumi |
In-app purchases
Magic Square Deluxe
No in-app purchases
Loop 16 Puzzle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Magic Square Deluxe free?
Is Loop 16 Puzzle free?
Do Magic Square Deluxe or Loop 16 Puzzle have ads?
Which is updated more often, Magic Square Deluxe or Loop 16 Puzzle?
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