Comparison

The Longing Mobile vs OuroLoop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Longing Mobile

Embark on a unique adventure as a lonely servant waiting for your king's 400-day slumber to end. Explore vast caves, collect items, read classic literature, or brave dangerous outer regions. The choice is yours in this atmospheric idle game.

Highlights
  • Slow exploration of hand-drawn caves
  • Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack
  • Multiple endings
  • Hidden secrets
  • Time-based puzzles
  • Lonely protagonist
Features
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An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. Play as a lonely Shade, the last servant of a king who once ruled an underground kingdom. The king's powers have faded and he falls asleep for 400 days to regain his might. It is your duty to stay in the earthen palace until he awakens. As soon as you start, the game inevitably counts down the 400 days - even when you stop playing and exit the game. It is now up to you to decide what to do with your solitary existence beneath the soil. Don't stress yourself, you have plenty of time. Choose your playing style Start the game and simply come back after 400 days to see how it ends. You actually don't have to play the game at all. But the Shade will be even more lonely without you. Or explore the caves and collect items for your comfortable underground living room. Just send the Shade to take a stroll - the walking speed is slow, but luckily there is no need to hurry. Read tons of classic literature from Nietzsche to Moby Dick right in the game - or at least have the shade read them. After all, time goes by faster if you learn to keep your mind occupied. Ignore the king's commands and advance to the outer regions the cave. It will be a long and dangerous journey into darkness... Features • Slow exploration of a vast, hand-drawn cave. • Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack. • Various endings. • Lots of well hidden secrets. • Time-based puzzles. • A lonely but cute protagonist.

About

OuroLoop

Features
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Step into the loop with OuroLoop, a fresh take on the classic snake game you know and love! OuroLoop features intuitive controls, visually stunning designs, and new power-ups to keep you hooked. Dodge obstacles, collect food, and outmaneuver yourself as you grow endlessly in this fast-paced, thrilling experience.

Screenshots

The Longing Mobile4 screens
OuroLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OuroLoop at Free against The Longing Mobile's $4.99. OuroLoop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). The Longing Mobile's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OuroLoop is free to download; The Longing Mobile costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Longing Mobile ships an update every 4 months, OuroLoop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Longing Mobile versus OuroLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Longing MobileOuroLoop
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size528 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperApplication Systems Heidelberg Software GmbHAshish Singh

Bugs and requests

The Longing Mobile

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Opening sequence resets when changing screen brightness
  • Sound/audio not working (permanent mute)
  • Character gets stuck or walks in air
  • Screen freezes/hangs
  • Cannot descend to lower room levels
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  • Drawing function disabled with error symbol
  • Room decoration selection selects wrong items
  • Game Center notifications interrupt gameplay with WAIT screen
  • Save files don't synchronize between devices
  • Game reload takes several seconds on startup

Requested features

10 requests
  • Cloud save synchronization across devices (iPhone/iPad)
  • Widget to check game progress without opening app
  • Ability to restart game for new playthroughs
  • Text size adjustment option
  • Additional living room or room expansion
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  • Localization of books to other languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish, German)
  • Game Center save synchronization
  • Sound/mute toggle functionality improvements
  • More actions and surprises throughout gameplay
  • Additional locations to discover

OuroLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Longing Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

OuroLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Longing Mobile free?
The Longing Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OuroLoop free?
OuroLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Longing Mobile or OuroLoop have ads?
Neither The Longing Mobile nor OuroLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Longing Mobile or OuroLoop?
The Longing Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and OuroLoop weekly. Most recently, The Longing Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and OuroLoop on October 11, 2026.

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