Slitherlink vs Wool Empire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slitherlink
This logic puzzle game challenges you to draw a single, non-intersecting loop around a grid. Number clues dictate how many sides of a cell the loop must touch, offering hours of brain-teasing fun. Enjoy a vast collection of puzzles with convenient features for seamless gameplay.
- Draw single, non-intersecting loops
- Number clues for puzzle solving
- Multiple grid shapes (squares, hexagons, pentagons)
- 720+ free classic puzzles per shape
- Monthly bonus puzzles
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Unlimited undo/redo
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Classic Nikoli loop puzzles. Connect the dots into one single loop — no crosses, no branches. 10,000+ free levels. Fresh daily challenges. Play offline anytime. HOW TO PLAY Link adjacent dots so each number matches how many of its sides are part of the loop. Empty cells can have any number of lines (including none). When you’re done, the path must form exactly one continuous loop with no crossings or branches. Simple rules — surprisingly deep logic. WHO IT’S FOR • Fans of Sudoku, logic grids, and brain teasers • Players who want a calm, thoughtful puzzle between tasks • Anyone discovering Nikoli classics (also known as Loop the Loop or Fences) • Beginners and experts — start small, then take on huge boards FEATURES • 2,000+ free puzzles across multiple sizes and difficulties • Daily challenge to build a solving habit • Interactive tutorial that teaches core techniques • Hints on early levels so you never get stuck at the start • Helpful tools: guide lines, auto marks, check for errors • Offline play — no connection required • Extra puzzle packs when you want more • Optional subscription to remove ads and unlock subscriber perks (cancel anytime) WHY SLITHERLINK If you like the “aha” moment of Sudoku, Slitherlink delivers the same satisfaction in a different shape: every edge you draw (or mark empty) is a deduction. Begin with easy boards, learn patterns like “0 next to 3,” then climb to larger daily grids. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html
Wool Empire
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Build the sheep farm of your dreams — from the family behind a real New Hampshire sheep farm. Earn Real world reward from our family farm as you level up! Wool Empire is a cozy farming simulator where your flock is the heart of everything. Raise sheep, harvest wool and milk, grow feed, and turn a humble pasture into a thriving family farm. RAISE YOUR FLOCK — Care for your sheep through the seasons, keep them fed and healthy, and grow your pastures. DISCOVER HERITAGE BREEDS — Unlock rare and heritage sheep breeds, and breed for better wool and milk. FARM THROUGH THE SEASONS — Dynamic weather, seasonal festivals like the Lambing Festival, and daily surprises keep the farm alive. BUILD AND DECORATE — Expand your barn, unlock decorations, and make the farm your own. MADE BY REAL SHEPHERDS — Created by Scalise Family Sheep Farm, a working sheep farm in New Hampshire crafting natural sheep milk skincare. Free to play, with optional purchases and an optional monthly pass. Sheep required. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Wool Empire offers an optional auto-renewing subscription: Monthly Pass — 1 month, $4.99 USD Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews at the same price unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scalisefamilysheepfarm.com/blogs/news/wool-empire-privacy
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Verdict
Slitherlink and Wool Empire are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Slitherlink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wool Empire sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Slitherlink ships an update every 6 days, Wool Empire every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slitherlink | Wool Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 建明 顾 | Ben Scalise |
In-app purchases
Slitherlink
- SlitherLink VIP players$1.991 Month
- 600 COINS$0.99
- Unlock game package$0.99
- 1800 COINS$1.99
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- 3600 COINS$2.99
Wool Empire
- Monthly Pass$4.991 Month
- Small Gold Pouch$0.99
- Spring Decoration Bundle$1.99
- Farmer Starter Pack$2.99
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- Rare Breed Bundle$3.99
- Real Farm Reward Pack$4.99
- Treasure Chest$9.99
- Shepherd's Grand Bundle$9.99









