# Heartache vs Into the Loop Lite

The clearest difference is ads: Heartache at none against Into the Loop Lite's shown. Heartache also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Into the Loop Lite's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Heartache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Loop Lite has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heartache | Into the Loop Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartache/id1495366068/reviews)** | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-loop-lite/id1541241077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 63 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voryx LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021265128) | [Creational Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541241079) |

## What reviewers say

### Heartache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartache/id1495366068)

Protect a heart from incoming arrows by strategically using a shield. This simple yet engaging game challenges your reflexes and timing to keep the heart safe.

**Highlights:** Heart protection gameplay, Shield blocking mechanic, Simple reflex challenge, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Into the Loop Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-loop-lite/id1541241077)

A minimalist physics-based game where players use momentum from previous loops to reach the final one. It offers handcrafted levels and an infinite mode for endless gameplay. Designed for both short bursts and extended play sessions.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, 20+ handcrafted levels, Infinite Mode, Engaging mechanics, Suitable for short or long sessions, Regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heartache free?

Heartache is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Into the Loop Lite free?

Into the Loop Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heartache or Into the Loop Lite?

Heartache is rated higher. Heartache averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Into the Loop Lite averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Heartache or Into the Loop Lite have ads?

Into the Loop Lite shows ads; Heartache 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.*