# Beads.io vs Loop Train 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Beads.io at none against Loop Train 3D's shown. Beads.io also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 101) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Loop Train 3D's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beads.io sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Loop Train 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop Train 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beads.io has 8.3K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Beads.io's written reviews are positive against 20% of Loop Train 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beads.io ships an update every 5 days, Loop Train 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beads.io | Loop Train 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadsio/id1455083842/reviews) | **[4.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-train-3d/id6746925538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **26.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fogwatt LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481918998) | [Bugbomb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440148721) |

## What reviewers say

### Beads.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadsio/id1455083842)

Compete against five other players in a fast-paced game to collect beads and score points. Grow larger by collecting beads and returning them to your home base. The player with the highest score after two minutes wins.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer battles, Collect and score beads, Grow larger, Home base scoring, Two-minute rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Bigger for 25 Games! | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Power-ups 10 Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Long Rounds for 25 Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Bigger for 100 Games! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Play Long Rounds for 100 Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Play Long Rounds Forever! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun game
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 💡 Potential for more game modes
- 🎨 Enjoyable visuals and skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Rounds are too short
- 🚧 Unfair advantage for players who watch ads
- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤖 Gameplay feels like playing against bots

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to purchase power-ups
- Inconsistent bead collection mechanics
- Incorrect score/progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Longer game rounds
- More varied game modes
- Improved camera controls
- Fair progression system without ads
- Online multiplayer against real players


### Loop Train 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-train-3d/id6746925538)

Control a busy railway station by launching trains in the correct order. Plan your moves carefully to pick up passengers and avoid traffic jams. This logic puzzle game offers challenging levels and simple controls for a fun brain workout.

**Highlights:** Strategic train launch timing, Passenger pickup optimization, Challenging logic puzzles, Unique track layouts, Simple tap controls, Charming 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beads.io free?

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

### Is Loop Train 3D free?

Loop Train 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beads.io or Loop Train 3D?

Loop Train 3D is rated higher. Beads.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Loop Train 3D averages 4.9 from 101 ratings.

### Do Beads.io or Loop Train 3D have ads?

Loop Train 3D shows ads; Beads.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beads.io or Loop Train 3D?

Beads.io ships an update every 5 days, and Loop Train 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beads.io was updated on September 24, 2026 and Loop Train 3D on July 4, 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.*