Comparison

Puzzle Retreat vs Unloop

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Retreat

Engage in a unique block-sliding puzzle experience designed for relaxation and focus. Simple to learn but deeply challenging, this game offers a zen-like escape with no time limits or pressure. Solve intricate puzzles by sliding blocks to fill all the holes, with special blocks adding layers of complexity.

Highlights
  • Block-sliding puzzle mechanics
  • No time limits or stress
  • Special block types
  • 60 included puzzles
  • Additional puzzle packs available
  • In-game community discussion
  • iCloud progress syncing
Features
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Shut off the outside world. Relax, unwind and focus with a new type of puzzle that is both simple to learn and compellingly deep. Puzzle Retreat will have you losing track of time and forgetting about the outside world. "Puzzle Retreat is a brilliant zen-like puzzler" -- AppSpy.com “Seriously addictive: easy-to-learn; no pressure; and cerebral problem solving. There is not a single flaw." -- CNET.com "So smart and so well-made, why wasn't it created a billion years ago?" -- JayIsGames.com "Puzzle Retreat is for everyone." -- IndieGameMagazine.com "You will love this game." -- Kotaku.com The rules are simple; slide all the blocks to fill all the holes. The challenge comes from working out the correct order to slide the blocks and really ramps up with the addition of special blocks including Fire Blocks, Stop Blocks, Bonsai Trees and Arrow Blocks, which alter the direction of sliding blocks. • Daily Puzzles - three fresh puzzles every day for free • Hints for the ones that bite - unlimited with premium • No time limits, no stress, just you and the puzzle • Stuck on a puzzle – no problem, just move to the next and come back later, or talk it out with other players • Includes 60 puzzles to solve, plus 9 additional packs with over 300 more puzzles available for purchase • Connect with other puzzle lovers - discuss puzzles and techniques directly in-game • Sync your progress across all your devices automatically with iCloud Escape to the Puzzle Retreat and immerse yourself in this unique block-sliding puzzle game from the creators of the smash-hit Train Conductor series. Join our Discord for updates, hints and to discuss the game with fellow fans https://discord.gg/xgTDzGeaK3 Follow us wherever you get your social media @TheVoxelAgents Puzzle Retreat Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription: 6 bonus daily puzzles and unlimited hints, every single day. Choose a monthly or an annual plan. The price is shown in the app before you confirm and varies by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://puzzleretreat.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Unloop

A minimalist puzzle game offering a calming and engaging experience. Solve intricate levels by eliminating blue portals at your own pace, with no distractions or timers. Enjoy a soothing soundtrack and a creative challenge for all ages.

Highlights
  • Calm and minimalist puzzle gameplay
  • 150 intricately designed levels
  • Distraction-free environment
  • Soothing ambient soundtrack
  • Progressively introduced mechanics
  • Stress-relieving experience
Features
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Unloop is a calm and minimalist puzzle game designed to provide a soothing and engaging experience. Your goal is to eliminate all the blue portals, embarking on a journey of thoughtful problem-solving. Unloop is completely ad-free. Experience an absence of text, intrusive tutorials, timers, and distractions. Immerse yourself in the calming melodies of the soundtrack as you engage with each puzzle at your own pace. Unloop offers a series of 150 meticulously crafted levels that gradually progress in complexity, introducing new elements and twists that require creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Boost your IQ skills with brain-teasing puzzles! As you progress, you'll encounter a variety of levels that seamlessly blend familiar mechanics with innovative concepts, creating a captivating and distinctive gameplay experience. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or new to the genre, Unloop offers a unique challenge that appeals to a broad range of players of all ages. Download Unloop and relieve stress while enjoying an artistic, exciting and creative dimension of mind-teasing puzzles. Achieve Unloop mastery! Key Features: - Enjoy a stress-free, calm and relaxing puzzle-solving adventure. - Solve your way through 150 intricately designed levels, each increasing in complexity. - Experience a distraction-free environment with no text or interruptions. - Explore progressively introduced elements and mechanics. - Immerse yourself in a soothing ambient soundtrack. - Crafted over 2.5 years by a solo developer.

Screenshots

Puzzle Retreat4 screens
Unloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unloop at every 2 weeks against Puzzle Retreat's every 5 weeks. Unloop also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Puzzle Retreat's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 58). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Puzzle Retreat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Unloop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Puzzle Retreat against 4.9 for Unloop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 288 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Puzzle Retreat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unloop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Retreat ships an update every 5 weeks, Unloop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Puzzle Retreat versus Unloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle RetreatUnloop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (288 ratings)4.9 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings288 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD.Jurij Galievskij

Customer experience

Puzzle Retreat

All ratings288 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.0%

Unloop

All ratings50 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Retreat

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Paid levels disappearing after device change

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free levels
  • Ability to reset progress and start over
  • Option to mute background music separately
  • Updates with new puzzles and refreshed visuals

Unloop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Puzzle Retreat

One-time9
  • Piano Pack with 36 Puzzles$1.99
  • Spa Pack with 36 Puzzles$1.99
  • Chocolate Pack with 36 Puzzles$1.99
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  • Mist Pack with 36 Puzzles$1.99
  • Nature Pack with 36 Puzzles$1.99
  • Garden Pack with 36 Puzzles$1.99
  • 3 Pack Special2 variants$2.99
  • Unlock All (#2)$3.99
  • Unlock All (#7)$8.99
1 purchases

Unloop

One-time1
  • Unlock all Levels$1.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Retreat free?
Puzzle Retreat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unloop free?
Unloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Retreat or Unloop?
Unloop is rated higher. Puzzle Retreat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Unloop averages 4.9 from 58 ratings.
Do Puzzle Retreat or Unloop have ads?
Neither Puzzle Retreat nor Unloop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Retreat or Unloop?
Puzzle Retreat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Unloop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Puzzle Retreat was updated on October 23, 2026 and Unloop on October 24, 2026.

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