# SameGame vs Loop Loop Puzzle

SameGame and Loop Loop Puzzle both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Loop Loop Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 55% of SameGame's. Loop Loop Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). SameGame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Loop Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SameGame asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SameGame against 4.4 for Loop Loop Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of SameGame's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loop Loop Puzzle's.

SameGame ships an update every 7 months, Loop Loop Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameGame | Loop Loop Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-loop-puzzle/id1450194872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [Marcelo Pars](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209823528) |

## What reviewers say

### SameGame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546)

Clear large areas of same-colored gems to achieve the highest score. Progress through increasingly challenging levels in this classic puzzle game. Customize your experience with ambient music or play with shapes instead of colors.

**Highlights:** Clear same-colored gems, Achieve high scores, Progress through levels, Ambient background music, Play with shapes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop Loop Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-loop-puzzle/id1450194872)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience with a beautiful design. Progress through one hundred levels of increasing difficulty, culminating in a visually stunning end screen.

**Highlights:** Relaxing gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Beautiful design, 100 levels, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 HINTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 HINTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 125 HINTS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate an ice-cream | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate a muffin | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SameGame free?

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

### Is Loop Loop Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SameGame or Loop Loop Puzzle?

Loop Loop Puzzle is rated higher. SameGame averages 4.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Loop Loop Puzzle averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do SameGame or Loop Loop Puzzle have ads?

Neither SameGame nor Loop Loop Puzzle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SameGame or Loop Loop Puzzle?

SameGame ships an update every 7 months, and Loop Loop Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, SameGame was updated on August 20, 2026 and Loop Loop Puzzle on June 20, 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.*