# Unloop vs Puzzle Colony

The clearest difference is ads: Unloop at none against Puzzle Colony's shown. Unloop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unloop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puzzle Colony sells 14 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 — 5.0 for Unloop against 4.9 for Puzzle Colony. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Unloop's written reviews are positive against 83% of Puzzle Colony's.

Unloop ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Colony weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unloop | Puzzle Colony |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unloop/id1632256862/reviews)** | [4.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-colony/id6444364506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jurij Galievskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624709666) | [Martin Dirks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462910517) |

## What reviewers say

### Unloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unloop/id1632256862)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Levels | $1.99 | one-time |


### Puzzle Colony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-colony/id6444364506)

Embark on a pirate adventure to defeat the undead and reclaim royal islands. Recruit allies, upgrade cities, and engage in tactical match-3 battles to become the greatest buccaneer. Earn the Queen's favor for a glorious future.

**Highlights:** Story of betrayal, adventure, and friendship, Over 100 exciting missions, Tactical match-3 fights, Recruit and upgrade officers, Improve cities with upgrades, Adjustable difficulty levels, Multiple supported languages

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Upgrade Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Princess Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| "Revenge" Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Woody | $12.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Gnomb | $12.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Polly | $12.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Diana | $12.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unloop free?

Unloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puzzle Colony free?

Puzzle Colony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unloop or Puzzle Colony?

Unloop is rated higher. Unloop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Puzzle Colony averages 4.9 from 53 ratings.

### Do Unloop or Puzzle Colony have ads?

Puzzle Colony shows ads; Unloop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unloop or Puzzle Colony?

Unloop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzle Colony weekly. Most recently, Unloop was updated on September 14, 2026 and Puzzle Colony on September 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.*