Comparison

Loop vs Slitherlink

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

Head to head
About

Loop

This logic puzzle game challenges players to identify hidden spaces based on numerical clues. Each number indicates the number of adjacent faces a block has, requiring strategic deduction to solve increasingly complex grids.

Highlights
  • Numerical clue-based puzzles
  • Deductive reasoning gameplay
  • Grid-based challenges
  • Increasing difficulty levels
Features
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'Loop - the Slitherlink' is a game where you find the clogged space using a given number. The number means the number of faces the block has. Some blocks are hiding it, so finding it is not easy. Challenge it!

About

Slitherlink

Features
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The Ultimate Number Loop Puzzle for Your Brain\! "Slitherlink" — also known as Fences, Takegaki, or Loop the Loop — is the definitive pencil puzzle that sharpens your logical thinking with numbers. Connect dots on a grid to draw a single closed loop. Numbers in cells tell you exactly how many sides of that cell are part of the loop. Simple rules, yet endlessly deep strategy. ■ Daily Brain Training Every puzzle demands careful deduction and logical reasoning. One puzzle a day to sharpen your focus and build analytical skills — start your intellectual habit today. ■ Relax and Think Deeply Play at your own pace with no time pressure. Enjoy a calm, focused puzzle experience perfect for unwinding. ■ 4 Difficulty Levels + Tutorial * Tutorial (3×3): Learn the basics step by step * Easy (4×4): Quick and fun for beginners * Normal (5×5): Satisfying daily brain workout * Hard (8×8): Challenge for experienced players * Very Hard (10×10): Ultimate test of logic ■ Solving Tips Visual tips teach key patterns. Beginners master fundamentals; experts advance their techniques. ■ Time Attack & Leaderboard Beat your best times and compete in daily challenges on the global leaderboard. ■ Clean & Intuitive Design High visibility grid, no distractions — pure puzzle enjoyment. Also known as: Number Loop, Loop Puzzle, Fences Puzzle. Start your Slitherlink journey today and train your brain every day\!

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
Slitherlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Loop at none against Slitherlink's shown. Loop also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Slitherlink's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update monthly, Slitherlink weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loop versus Slitherlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopSlitherlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB107 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHyeoseong Hwangnineclove

In-app purchases

None

Loop

No in-app purchases

None

Slitherlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loop or Slitherlink have ads?
Slitherlink shows ads; Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Loop or Slitherlink?
Loop ships an update monthly, and Slitherlink weekly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Slitherlink on October 15, 2026.

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