# Synthwave Escape vs Beat The Loop

The clearest difference is ads: Beat The Loop at none against Synthwave Escape's shown. Beat The Loop also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Synthwave Escape's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (219 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synthwave Escape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Beat The Loop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Synthwave Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthwave Escape has 219 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Synthwave Escape's written reviews are positive against 73% of Beat The Loop's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synthwave Escape | Beat The Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-loop/id1530148522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) | [Gurlal Kahlon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529871265) |

## What reviewers say

### Synthwave Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053)

Embark on a retro rhythm puzzle platformer adventure with an 80s synthwave aesthetic. Guide a team of robots with unique physics to escape a neon bunker and defeat an antagonist. Solve challenges through 60 stages with an original soundtrack and a humorous storyline.

**Highlights:** 60 Retro Rhythm Puzzle Platformer Stages, 8 All-New Synthwave Tracks, 4 Escaping Robots with Super Duper Physics, Robot Storyline, Dad Jokes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins Deal | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing music/songs
- 🎨 Great graphics/visual aesthetic
- 🧠 Challenging/mind-bending gameplay
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable experience
- ✨ Impressive novelty/innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Level 18 is too hard
- 💥 No invincibility frames
- ⏳ Stressful timer
- 💰 Needs more coins
- 🐛 Audio option bug

**Reported bugs**

- Audio option doesn't work
- No invincibility stage after getting hit
- Game won't download

**Requested features**

- Longer game or sequel
- More levels
- New music
- PC version
- More cutscenes


### Beat The Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-loop/id1530148522)

Jump and dash through challenging rhythm-based levels in this action-packed musical thriller. Master the gameplay with simple controls and practice mode to escape an endless time loop. Experience exciting music tracks and amazing graphics.

**Highlights:** Simple jump and dash controls, Multiple levels with unique soundtracks, Practice mode for mastery, No forced advertisements, Amazing graphics, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loop 1 Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loop 2 Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Practice Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4250 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synthwave Escape free?

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

### Is Beat The Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Synthwave Escape or Beat The Loop?

Synthwave Escape is rated higher. Synthwave Escape averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Beat The Loop averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Synthwave Escape or Beat The Loop have ads?

Synthwave Escape shows ads; Beat The Loop does not.

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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.*