# Columns vs Mosaic Loop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Columns at none against Mosaic Loop's 2. Mosaic Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mosaic Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Columns asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Columns | Mosaic Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (833 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **833** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AkaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567) | [Ozcan Kus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896590812) |

## What reviewers say

### Columns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722)

A remake of the classic "Columns" game where you align falling jewels of the same color to form lines of three or more. Clear as many jewels as possible across various play modes. Features GameCenter integration and innovative controls.

**Highlights:** Match falling jewels, Form lines of 3+ same-colored jewels, Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matching, Four play modes, GameCenter integration, Easy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic game experience
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎶 Enjoyable music and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads blocking gameplay
- 🛑 No ad-free purchase option
- 📺 Reduced screen size after updates
- 🔈 Loud ads with no volume control

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Freezing and performance issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- More gem variations
- Blitz/countdown game modes
- Full-screen mode


### Mosaic Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosaic-loop/id6799775179)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mosaic Loop Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Mosaic Loop Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Columns free?

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

### Is Mosaic Loop free?

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

### Do Columns or Mosaic Loop have ads?

Columns shows ads; Mosaic Loop does not.

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