Into the Loop vs loopr
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 :)
loopr
Solve logic puzzles by shading cells and drawing a single loop. Features daily challenges, hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles, and a weekly gauntlet. Offers smart hints and tracks your progress with stats and streaks.
- Shade cells and draw a loop
- Daily challenges with difficulty levels
- Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles
- Weekly 'The Gauntlet' puzzle
- Smart hints system
- Stats, streaks, and progress tracking
- Interactive tutorial
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Shade cells. Draw a loop. Solve it with pure logic. loopr is a loop puzzle where arrow clues tell you how many cells to shade, then you draw a single continuous path through everything that's left. If you love Slitherlink, Masyu, or any Nikoli puzzle, this is your next obsession. Based on Yajilin — a classic Japanese grid puzzle originally published by Nikoli and featured in the World Puzzle Championship. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, discoverable through pure logic. No guessing required. DAILY CHALLENGES A fresh puzzle every day at three difficulty levels. Complete all three to keep your streak alive. HUNDREDS OF PUZZLES Easy, Medium, and Hard. Every puzzle is hand-crafted and solvable through logic alone. THE GAUNTLET A massive weekly puzzle that pushes your logic to the limit. One grid. One week. Good luck. SMART HINTS Stuck? Tap an arrow clue to reveal what should be there. No spoilers, no paywall. STATS & STREAKS Track your best times, daily streaks, and personal records. Badges and milestones mark your progress as you improve. LEARN IN UNDER A MINUTE Interactive tutorial and strategy guide get you solving quickly. If you've played Slitherlink or any loop puzzle, you'll pick this up fast. ONE PURCHASE. NO ADS. No ads between puzzles. No subscription. Pay once, play forever. Clean, minimal design with a dark theme. Accessibility options including adjustable text size, high contrast mode, and reduced animations. Perfect for fans of Slitherlink, Masyu, Sudoku, Nonograms, and other Nikoli logic puzzles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: loopr at every 2 weeks against Into the Loop's every 10 months. Into the Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Into the Loop costs $3.99 and loopr $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Into the Loop against 5.0 for loopr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.
Into the Loop ships an update every 10 months, loopr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Into the Loop | loopr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 327 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creational Labs | Leon Cross |
Customer experience
Into the Loop
loopr
In-app purchases
Into the Loop
No in-app purchases
loopr
No in-app purchases
