# INO1 vs Loop Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Hero at 4.9 against INO1's 4.0. Loop Hero also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 10). INO1's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. INO1 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Loop Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Hero has 3.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of INO1's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loop Hero's.

INO1 ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop Hero every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INO1 | Loop Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ino1/id1263363039/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [fantec Co LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011609634) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### INO1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ino1/id1263363039)

Explore a mysterious, pixel-art planet as part of an investigation team tasked with mapping its unknown terrain. Encounter eerie creatures and discover ancient ruins while surviving harsh environments. Can you complete the map and return to Earth?

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Planet exploration, Map creation gameplay, Eerie creature encounters, Mystery ruins discovery, Survival elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| add +3 bag space | $0.99 | one-time |
| add more bag space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turn off the advt | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase drone | $1.99 | one-time |
| version2 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Loop Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549)

Embark on a roguelike RPG adventure where you strategically place cards to create enemy encounters, buildings, and terrain. Equip your hero with powerful loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and cards to break an endless cycle of despair and save a forgotten world.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Strategic card placement for trials, Loot collection for hero progression, Camp expansion and reconstruction, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art dark fantasy story

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INO1 free?

INO1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop Hero free?

Loop Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, INO1 or Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is rated higher. INO1 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Loop Hero averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do INO1 or Loop Hero have ads?

Neither INO1 nor Loop Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, INO1 or Loop Hero?

INO1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop Hero every 10 days. Most recently, INO1 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Loop Hero on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*