Comparison

Loopables vs Inked

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

Head to head
About

Loopables

Guide a forgetful robot through a surreal, endless loop of challenging puzzles. This visually stunning game features intuitive tap controls and strategic gameplay, offering a unique and engaging experience for players.

Highlights
  • Guide a forgetful robot
  • Surreal and endless loop gameplay
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Challenging and strategic puzzles
  • Minimalist 3D design
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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About Loopables In Loopables, your mission is to guide a forgetful robot through a surreal and endless loop filled with fun and challenges. The game combines an engaging storyline with innovative gameplay mechanics, making it a unique experience for players of all ages. User-Friendly Controls: The game is designed to be easy to pick up and play. The intuitive tap controls allow you to interact with the environment effortlessly. Simply tap on the appropriate blocks to navigate your way through each level. While the controls are easy to learn, the puzzles themselves are challenging and require strategic thinking to master. Exceptional Puzzles: Loopables features an array of meticulously designed puzzles that will test your cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. Each puzzle presents a unique challenge, requiring you to think creatively and strategically to guide the robot through the loop. The puzzles are crafted to provide a satisfying sense of achievement once solved, keeping players engaged and motivated to progress through the game. Visually Stunning: Loopables boasts a minimalist 3D design that is both simple and captivating. The game's beautiful procedural placement techniques ensure that each level is a visual treat, making it pleasant and enjoyable to play. The clean and elegant visuals enhance the overall gaming experience, creating a serene and immersive environment for players. Accolades: Loopables was recognized as a runner-up at the TFC Game Jam in 2015, showcasing its innovative design and engaging gameplay.

About

Inked

Embark on a unique journey of love and hope as a samurai navigating a world drawn with ballpoint pen. Solve puzzles to restore what's lost and uncover the connection with the mysterious Artist who created your world. Experience an emotional story with a moving soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Ballpoint pen art style
  • Heartwarming story
  • Puzzle-based gameplay
  • Emotional music score
  • Achievement system
Features
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Experience an unconventional yet unforgettable story of love and hope in Inked.  Guide a rogue samurai called the “Nameless Hero”, as he travels the world on paper with his love Aiko. But beware, you may soon find that everything you love is stripped away and you will have to embark on a journey through a puzzle-ridden quest to restore what you care for.  Following your adventure is the mysterious Artist, the person who drew the world around you. Your stories are connected in more ways than one, and the journey you will take will change you both. Inked invites you to experience: - A beautiful and immersive world solely based on ballpoint pen drawings - A heartwarming story about loss and hope - Puzzles which put the control of the world at your fingertips - An emotional and moving music score --------------------------------------------------------------------- Winner of Game Connection Asia 2020 Indie development Grand Award, Best casual game award, Best upcoming game award and Best mobile/tablet game award. --------------------------------------------------------------------- A full run of the story requires around 3hrs, while completing all achievements takes much longer. :) ------------------------------------------------------------------- More about Inked  (Follow us on Facebook/Twitter @InkedGame, Instagram @Inked_Game)

Screenshots

Loopables4 screens
Inked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loopables at 5.0 against Inked's 4.6. Loopables also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (90% vs 79%). Inked's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (87 vs 10). 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

Loopables costs $9.99 and Inked $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopables holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inked has 87 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Loopables's written reviews are positive against 79% of Inked's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopables ships an update every 4 days, Inked every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loopables versus Inked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopablesInked
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.6 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1087 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKaruwa Apps Pvt. Ltd.Pine Studio

Customer experience

Loopables

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Inked

All ratings87 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative10.6%

In-app purchases

None

Loopables

No in-app purchases

None

Inked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopables free?
Loopables costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inked free?
Inked costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loopables or Inked?
Loopables is rated higher. Loopables averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Inked averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.
Do Loopables or Inked have ads?
Neither Loopables nor Inked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopables or Inked?
Loopables ships an update every 4 days, and Inked every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loopables was updated on September 30, 2026 and Inked on October 11, 2026.

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