# ColorFold vs Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop at 100% against ColorFold's 46%. Loop also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). ColorFold's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

Loop is free to download; ColorFold costs $0.99 up front. Loop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ColorFold asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorFold has 183 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ColorFold's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loop's.

ColorFold ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorFold | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-connections/id6805295092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 199 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Pluisch](https://appshunter.io/developer/623245948) | [SPEARFOUNDRY CONSULTING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805295094) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorFold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience where you strategically fold and move colored ribbons. Solve intricate levels by filling checkpoints with the correct colors, utilizing special mechanics like overlapping, barriers, and mirrored ribbons. This game offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Folding and moving colored ribbons, Filling checkpoints with correct colors, Utilizing barriers and overlapping ribbons, Special mechanics like mirrored ribbons, one-way gates, and tunnels, 200 handcrafted levels, Universal app with iCloud saves, Taptic Engine support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great puzzle concept
- 💡 Creative and challenging puzzles
- ✨ Beautiful and minimalistic design
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🧠 Engaging brain teaser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy controls and mechanics
- 🐛 Ribbons get stuck or don't move
- 🐛 Solutions not always accepted
- 🐛 Bugs in later levels
- 🐛 Inconsistent game behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Line drawing/control often hangs or stutters
- Undo function unreliable
- Individual solutions not accepted
- Obstacles (one-way gates, tunnels) don't work as intended
- Gray line can be drawn when blue line is blocked

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve tutorial or instructions
- Add a 'moves used' counter with star rating
- Add one-direction roads
- Add bridge/tunnel mechanics (cannot turn)


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-connections/id6805295092)

A relaxing puzzle game where players rotate tiles to create a complete circuit. It features a growing number of levels, daily challenges, and gentle hints to guide players. Enjoy calm themes and satisfying animations as you find the perfect path.

**Highlights:** 200+ levels, Daily puzzles, Gentle hints, Three-star goals, Calm themes and animations, Offline play

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Theme Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorFold free?

ColorFold costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorFold or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. ColorFold averages 4.3 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Loop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ColorFold or Loop have ads?

Loop shows ads; ColorFold does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorFold or Loop?

ColorFold ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 2 days. Most recently, ColorFold was updated on October 16, 2026 and Loop on October 11, 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.*