Comparison

Vactics vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

Vactics

Engage in tactical, chess-like combat by building powerful mechs to battle robotic enemies. Face randomly generated challenges and fight for a better future in this strategic warfare game.

Highlights
  • Mech building
  • Tactical chess-like combat
  • Randomly generated challenges
  • Mech and tech upgrades
  • Extended campaign
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Build the mech to fight against robotic Vactics in tactical chess-like combat. The war is already over and the heroes of the city have fallen. Take on a new randomly generated challenge every time you play and join with the citizens to fight for a better future. Vactics is designed to let you play as much as you like and upgrade to the full version at any time. Unlocking the pro version of the game provides: • Access to all 18 mech types and dozens of additional tech modifiers. • Access to the full 24 colour palettes to choose from with custom app icons each. • An extended campaign with additional enemy types and areas to fight through. • An additional phase to the campaign with the true ending and all the co-pilots. • The daily district challenge where you can compete with others on the leaderboards. • Much more to discover.... -- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loop

A strategy puzzle game that challenges your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Navigate grid-based levels, use queue boxes with action items, and master looping logic to collect all points and avoid infinite loops. Enjoy a mental workout with progressive difficulty and creative solutions.

Highlights
  • Grid-based puzzles
  • Queue box mechanic
  • Looping logic action
  • Varied levels with increasing complexity
  • Points collection challenges
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Offline play
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Embark on a brain-teasing journey with Loop, a unique puzzle game that blends strategy and a twist of programming logic. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and strategic thinkers, this game will test your ability to think several steps ahead. Innovative Gameplay: Grid-Based Puzzles: Navigate a player through a dynamic grid environment, where every move counts. Queue Box Mechanic: Strategically populate queue boxes with a variety of action items. Choose from primary actions like moving forward, rotating, or changing cell colors, and conditional actions that respond to specific grid colors. Looping Logic: Utilize the 'Loop' action to create looping sequences, essential for solving complex puzzles and advancing through levels. Engaging Challenges: Varied Levels: Each level presents a new layout with increasing complexity, challenging you to adapt your strategies. Points Collection: Aim to collect all the points on the grid. Be wary - one wrong step could mean starting over! Infinite Loop Risk: Avoid getting trapped in infinite loops. Use the 'Loop' action wisely to keep progressing. Why Play Loop? Mental Workout: Sharpen your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Creative Solutions: No single approach. Experiment with different strategies to find the best solution. Progressive Difficulty: From simple beginnings to mind-bending layouts, enjoy a satisfying difficulty curve. Ad-Free: Enjoy seamless gameplay with no ad interruptions. Offline: Play anywhere & anytime, with no internet required. Whether you're a puzzle novice or a seasoned strategist, Loop offers a compelling experience for all.

Screenshots

Vactics4 screens
Loop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop at every 3 days against Vactics's every 3 weeks. Vactics's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vactics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Loop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Vactics against 4.1 for Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vactics has 56 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Vactics's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vactics versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVacticsLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (56 ratings)4.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size309 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGerard DelaneyChain1 OU

Customer experience

Vactics

All ratings56 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral12.7%
Negative16.4%

Loop

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Vactics

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Combo attack bonus cancelled by heavy landing
  • "Restore purchases" not working after update
  • Cannot equip more than one ability
  • Inconsistent combat: adjacent Vactic not hitting
  • Cannot mount one tech in Chassis and one in Engine
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  • Line-of-sight for ranged enemies unclear

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add more upgrades
  • Add more game modes
  • Add online co-op
  • Add infinite wave competition
  • Add diverging paths on map like FTL
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  • Add small story elements at decisions
  • Add new enemies and technologies
  • Add a big boss
  • Add Russian language support
  • Improve tutorial clarity
  • Faster restart function
  • Option to confirm selection before moving
  • More customization options for mechs
  • Unlock more mechs for free
  • Add wallpapers in the art style
  • Support for lowercase game text
  • Option to change palettes easily
  • Save progress on runs
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Add more content

Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vactics

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe to Vactics Pro$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Vactics Pro$8.99
4 purchases

Loop

One-time4
  • 15 Gold Nuggets$0.99
  • Unlock All Levels$2.99
  • 75 Gold Nuggets$3.99
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  • 300 Gold Nuggets$9.99

Questions

Is Vactics free?
Vactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vactics or Loop?
Loop is rated higher. Vactics averages 4.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Loop averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Vactics or Loop have ads?
Neither Vactics nor Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vactics or Loop?
Vactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 3 days. Most recently, Vactics was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loop on November 4, 2026.

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