# Vine Growth vs Loop Train 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vine Growth at none against Loop Train 3D's 10. Vine Growth also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Loop Train 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 11). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Train 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Vine Growth asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Vine Growth against 4.8 for Loop Train 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Train 3D has 125 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vine Growth ships an update every 2 months, Loop Train 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vine Growth | Loop Train 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vine-growth/id1634560505/reviews) | **[4.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-train-3d/id6746925538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 312 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妮 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630650670) | [Bugbomb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440148721) |

## What reviewers say

### Vine Growth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vine-growth/id1634560505)

Guide climbing vines upwards by controlling their growth direction. Strategically direct the vines to ascend the tree, creating a visually satisfying ascent. Enjoy a simple yet engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Control vine growth direction, Ascend trees, Strategic gameplay, Visually satisfying ascent, Puzzle experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop Train 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-train-3d/id6746925538)

Control a busy railway station by launching trains in the correct order. Plan your moves carefully to pick up passengers and avoid traffic jams. This logic puzzle game offers challenging levels and simple controls for a fun brain workout.

**Highlights:** Strategic train launch timing, Passenger pickup optimization, Challenging logic puzzles, Unique track layouts, Simple tap controls, Charming 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vine Growth free?

Vine Growth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop Train 3D free?

Loop Train 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vine Growth or Loop Train 3D?

Loop Train 3D is rated higher. Vine Growth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Loop Train 3D averages 4.8 from 125 ratings.

### Do Vine Growth or Loop Train 3D have ads?

Both Vine Growth and Loop Train 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vine Growth or Loop Train 3D?

Vine Growth ships an update every 2 months, and Loop Train 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vine Growth was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loop Train 3D on October 24, 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.*