Into the Loop vs ArtCross
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Into the Loop
A minimalist physics-based platformer where players use loops to build momentum and navigate challenging levels. It features over 100 handcrafted stages, exclusive mechanics, and an endless mode for continuous play. Enjoy engaging gameplay with frequent updates.
- Physics-based platforming
- Momentum building with loops
- 100+ handcrafted levels
- 6 exclusive mechanics
- Infinite Mode
- No ads
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Into the Loop is a minimalist physics-based platformer about momentum. Use loops to create momentum and traverse levels. [Premium Features] * 100+ hand crafted Levels. * 6 exclusive mechanics. * Infinite Mode with a never ending amount of Levels and all mechanics unlocked. * No Ads. * Engaging mechanics. * Perfect for long sessions or short ones. * Constant updates. (I will keep working on the game for a long time, so expect new cool things to do often). I hope you had fun with it :)
ArtCross
Engage your mind with over 1000 art-themed nonogram puzzles. Uncover beautiful artworks by solving intricate griddler challenges that enhance logic and focus. Enjoy hours of stimulating gameplay suitable for all skill levels.
- Over 1000 art-themed nonogram puzzles
- Multiple difficulty modes
- Improves logic skills and focus
- Uncover beautiful artwork
- Hours of stimulating gameplay
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Immerse yourself in over 1000 beautiful nonogram puzzles with an art gallery theme. Discover amazing artworks by solving intricate griddler puzzles that challenge your mind. With ArtCross, you'll enjoy hours of stimulating gameplay, as you unveil beautiful pictures and designs, one block at a time. Key Features: - More than 1000 nonogram puzzles with an art gallery theme. - Different difficulty modes, suitable for all skill levels. - Improves logic skills, focus, and mental agility. - Beautiful artwork and designs, created one block at a time. - Hours of challenging and stimulating gameplay. ArtCross is a free-to-play game that contains optional paid features to help you progress quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ArtCross at Free against Into the Loop's $3.99. ArtCross also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months). Into the Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
ArtCross is free to download; Into the Loop costs $3.99 up front. ArtCross sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Into the Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Into the Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 17 respectively.
Into the Loop ships an update every 10 months, ArtCross every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Into the Loop | ArtCross |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.6 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 327 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creational Labs | Anna Tikanova |
Customer experience
Into the Loop
ArtCross
In-app purchases
Into the Loop
No in-app purchases
ArtCross
- 100 coins$1.99
- 250 coins$4.99
- 600 coins$9.99
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- 1200 coins$19.99
- 3500 coins$49.99
