# Vactics vs Loop

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vactics | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-brain-puzzle/id6476114211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerard Delaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476170004) | [Chain1 OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725863864) |

## What reviewers say

### Vactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Vactics Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Vactics Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Deep tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous art style
- 🎶 Excellent synthwave score
- ✨ Well-balanced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for pro version
- 💸 Expensive subscription options
- 😩 Frustrating paywall
- ❓ Lacking tutorial explanations
- 🐌 Slow restart function

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add more upgrades
- Add more game modes
- Add online co-op
- Add infinite wave competition
- Add diverging paths on map like FTL


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-brain-puzzle/id6476114211)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Gold Nuggets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 75 Gold Nuggets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Nuggets | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*