# Kavel vs Just Loot

The clearest difference is price: Just Loot at Free against Kavel's $1.99. Just Loot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (284 vs 26). Kavel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Just Loot is free to download; Kavel costs $1.99 up front. Just Loot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kavel asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kavel against 4.8 for Just Loot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Loot has 284 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Kavel's written reviews are positive against 66% of Just Loot's.

Kavel ships an update every 3 weeks, Just Loot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kavel | Just Loot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kavel/id1508131791/reviews) | **[4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-loot/id6782619467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **284** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jerry Verhoeven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508131790) | [Tim Hilgenstoehler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230464961) |

## What reviewers say

### Kavel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kavel/id1508131791)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

**Highlights:** Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay, Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen, Achievements and leaderboards, Customizable color palettes, Colorblind-friendly design, Optimized for all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Just Loot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-loot/id6782619467)

Engage in a minimalist idle RPG focused on the thrill of acquiring better gear. Run dungeons, discover thousands of randomly generated items with powerful affixes, and optimize your character build. Compete on global leaderboards and push deeper into dangerous depths.

**Highlights:** Instant dungeon runs, Thousands of random items, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic loot, Build-defining affixes, Salvage gear for Dust, Global leaderboards, Short, quick play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just Loot Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Just Loot Plus (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| Raid Rename | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Loadout Slot | $2.99 | one-time |
| ONYX | $4.99 | one-time |
| SYNTHWAVE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift: 1 Month PLUS | $4.99 | one-time |
| BLOODWEB Theme Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift: 1 Year PLUS | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kavel free?

Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just Loot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kavel or Just Loot?

Just Loot is rated higher. Kavel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Just Loot averages 4.8 from 284 ratings.

### Do Kavel or Just Loot have ads?

Neither Kavel nor Just Loot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kavel or Just Loot?

Kavel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just Loot weekly. Most recently, Kavel was updated on November 7, 2026 and Just Loot on November 10, 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.*