Comparison

LOCH vs Strike Rush

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

Head to head
About

LOCH

A free hypercasual game where players must align shapes under time pressure to score points. Compete with friends and other players for the best score in this challenging puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Hypercasual gameplay
  • Shape alignment puzzles
  • Time pressure challenges
  • High score competition
  • Challenge friends
Features
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- A free hypercasual game with a LOCH! - Get the best score and compete with others! - A hard shape game with unexpected twists! WATCH OUT - THE LOCH! LOCH is a hard lรถchriges shape game. Align the shapes correctly and get the highest score. Sounds easy? We will see! Under time pressure you have to close as many LOCHs as possible. Don't get yourself confused! How many LOCHs can you close? Challenge friends and other players via the Bet4Fun app! Who of you gets more points? EULA: https://epicsauerkraut.com/eula-loch/

About

Strike Rush

Features
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***Gameplay*** In Strike Rush, you control colorful and attractive balls that never stop rolling. Your primary objective is to navigate the ball(s) through dynamic and ever-changing environments filled with various obstacles and traps. Collect gems and balls along the way in this fun challenge. As you progress through the game, the levels become more complex and dynamic, testing your reflexes and strategic thinking. ***Features*** Gems: Throughout your run, keep an eye out for sparkling gems scattered across the levels. Collect them to earn rewards and unlock new ball skins and trails. Customize Balls: Use gems to unlock a variety of fun and quirky ball skins and trails. Personalize balls with a matching trail and stand out as you dash through the vibrant landscapes. Vibrant Graphics and Sound: Strike Rush features colorful and captivating graphics that immerse you in a vivid world of endless rolling fun. The soundtrack adds to the excitement and keeps you motivated throughout your journey. ***How to Play*** Drag on the screen to change the ball's direction. Avoid obstacles and collect gems to boost your score plus unlock new skins.

Screenshots

LOCH4 screens
Strike Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strike Rush at none against LOCH's shown. LOCH's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LOCH sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Strike Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCH ships an update every 5 days, Strike Rush every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
LOCH versus Strike Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCHStrike Rush
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size110 MB234 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPaul KolvenbachFrimus

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LOCH

One-time4
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 200 Coins$0.99
  • No Ads$2.99
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  • 5000 Coins$3.99
1 purchases

Strike Rush

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is LOCH free?
LOCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strike Rush free?
Strike Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOCH or Strike Rush have ads?
LOCH shows ads; Strike Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, LOCH or Strike Rush?
LOCH ships an update every 5 days, and Strike Rush every 4 months. Most recently, LOCH was updated on November 3, 2026 and Strike Rush on October 27, 2026.

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