Comparison

Bonza Phrases vs Unloop

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

Head to head
About

Bonza Phrases

Engage in a casual word puzzle game that tests your knowledge of proverbs and idioms. Solve daily puzzles and participate in weekly themed events. Submit your own puzzle ideas for a chance to be featured.

Highlights
  • Complete phrases by joining pieces
  • Daily topical puzzles
  • Weekly themed events
  • Submit your own puzzle ideas
  • Linear level progression
  • Rewarding learning experience
Features
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This word puzzle game celebrates proverbs, idioms, and figures of speech that have become part of everyday language. Join the pieces to complete the phrase, it's a piece of cake! From the makers of Bonza Word Puzzle. "Bonza puzzles are instantly addictive!" - Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times Bonza Phrases is a casual word puzzle game for mobile. Players will appreciate the clear and simple approach, suitable for the whole family. Bonza Phrases is designed to be a rewarding learning experience. Much like other games in the Bonza series, players will find insight and inspiration from the puzzle content. The game follows a classic linear level progression, with new chapters unlocked over time. The daily puzzle features topical content throughout the year. Players are also encouraged to submit their own puzzle ideas that could feature as an upcoming daily puzzle. Weekly events are updated every Saturday with themes like “90's movies” and “Shakespearean quotes”. This game will be periodically updated with fresh content and new features.

About

Unloop

A minimalist puzzle game offering a calming and engaging experience. Solve intricate levels by eliminating blue portals at your own pace, with no distractions or timers. Enjoy a soothing soundtrack and a creative challenge for all ages.

Highlights
  • Calm and minimalist puzzle gameplay
  • 150 intricately designed levels
  • Distraction-free environment
  • Soothing ambient soundtrack
  • Progressively introduced mechanics
  • Stress-relieving experience
Features
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Unloop is a calm and minimalist puzzle game designed to provide a soothing and engaging experience. Your goal is to eliminate all the blue portals, embarking on a journey of thoughtful problem-solving. Unloop is completely ad-free. Experience an absence of text, intrusive tutorials, timers, and distractions. Immerse yourself in the calming melodies of the soundtrack as you engage with each puzzle at your own pace. Unloop offers a series of 150 meticulously crafted levels that gradually progress in complexity, introducing new elements and twists that require creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Boost your IQ skills with brain-teasing puzzles! As you progress, you'll encounter a variety of levels that seamlessly blend familiar mechanics with innovative concepts, creating a captivating and distinctive gameplay experience. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or new to the genre, Unloop offers a unique challenge that appeals to a broad range of players of all ages. Download Unloop and relieve stress while enjoying an artistic, exciting and creative dimension of mind-teasing puzzles. Achieve Unloop mastery! Key Features: - Enjoy a stress-free, calm and relaxing puzzle-solving adventure. - Solve your way through 150 intricately designed levels, each increasing in complexity. - Experience a distraction-free environment with no text or interruptions. - Explore progressively introduced elements and mechanics. - Immerse yourself in a soothing ambient soundtrack. - Crafted over 2.5 years by a solo developer.

Screenshots

Bonza Phrases4 screens
Unloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unloop at none against Bonza Phrases's shown. Unloop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bonza Phrases's advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 50). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Bonza Phrases sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Unloop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bonza Phrases has 446 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Bonza Phrases's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unloop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bonza Phrases ships an update every 4 weeks, Unloop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bonza Phrases versus Unloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonza PhrasesUnloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (446 ratings)5.0 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings446 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMinimegaJurij Galievskij

Customer experience

Bonza Phrases

All ratings446 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative17.3%

Unloop

All ratings50 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bonza Phrases

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect holiday information in puzzles
  • Compatibility issues on tablets
  • Coins disappearing across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Weekly game mode to be reinstated
  • Option to remove ads for a fee

Unloop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bonza Phrases

One-time9
  • Basic Stack$1.99
  • Value Stack$4.99
  • 30 Days no ads$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove ads$5.99
  • Welcome Bundle$5.99
  • Value Bundle$8.99
  • Limited time offer$8.99
  • Mega Stack$9.99
  • Super Stack$29.99
1 purchases

Unloop

One-time1
  • Unlock all Levels$1.99

Questions

Is Bonza Phrases free?
Bonza Phrases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unloop free?
Unloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bonza Phrases or Unloop?
Unloop is rated higher. Bonza Phrases averages 4.7 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while Unloop averages 5.0 from 50 ratings.
Do Bonza Phrases or Unloop have ads?
Bonza Phrases shows ads; Unloop does not.
Which is updated more often, Bonza Phrases or Unloop?
Bonza Phrases ships an update every 4 weeks, and Unloop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bonza Phrases was updated on September 20, 2026 and Unloop on September 14, 2026.

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