Comparison

Slitherlink vs AuroraBound

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

Solve logic puzzles by drawing a single loop around clues on a grid. Connect dots to form a continuous line, with no crossings or branches. Offers endless fun and intellectual challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Draw a single continuous loop
  • Surround numbered clues
  • Pure logic, no math required
  • Weekly bonus puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Auto complete clues
  • Highlight link segment
Features
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Surround each clue with lines to form one single loop! Each puzzle consists of a rectangular lattice of dots with some clues in various places. The object is to connect the dots surrounding each clue so that the number of lines equals the value of the clue and the lines around all clues form one continuous loop with no crossings or branches. Empty squares may be surrounded by any number of lines. Slitherlink are addictive loop-forming puzzles which were invented in Japan. Using pure logic and requiring no math to solve, these fascinating puzzles offer endless fun and intellectual entertainment to puzzle fans of all skills and ages. The game features 2-finger tapping for quick zoom, auto complete clues setting and a link segment highlighting option to help to avoid creating separate loops. To help see the puzzle progress, graphic previews in the puzzle list show the progress of all puzzles in a volume as they are being solved. A Gallery view option provides these previews in a larger format. For more fun, Slitherlink contains no ads and includes a Weekly Bonus section providing an extra free puzzle each week. PUZZLE FEATURES • 200 free Slitherlink puzzles • Extra bonus puzzle published free each week • Multiple difficulty levels from very easy to extremely hard • Grid sizes up to 16x22 • Puzzle library continuously updates with new content • Manually selected, top quality puzzles • Unique solution for each puzzle • Hours of intellectual challenge and fun • Sharpens logic and improves cognitive skills GAMING FEATURES • No ads • Unlimited check puzzle • Unlimited Undo and Redo • Auto complete clues • Highlight link segment • Quick zoom using 2-finger tap • Concurrently playing and saving multiple puzzles • Puzzle filtering, sorting and archiving options • Dark Mode support • Graphic previews showing puzzles progress as they are being solved • Portrait and landscape screen support (iPad only) • Track puzzle solving times • Backup & restore puzzle progress to iCloud ABOUT Slitherlink have also become popular under other names such as Fences, Loop the Loop, Loopy, Suriza, Dotty Dilemma and Number Line. Similar to Sudoku, Kakuro and Hashi, the puzzles are solved using logic alone. All puzzles in this app are produced by Conceptis Ltd. - the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers, magazines, books and online as well as on smartphones and tablets across the world. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=info/doc/220

About

AuroraBound

Connect matching pieces to reveal intricate hidden patterns in this calming puzzle game. Enjoy thousands of unique challenges with a beautiful visual style and soothing music. The difficulty gradually increases, offering a satisfying experience for all players.

Highlights
  • Link matching pieces
  • Discover hidden patterns
  • Thousands of unique puzzles
  • Serene visual style
  • Soothing background music
  • Hint system
Features
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AuroraBound is a relaxing and addictive puzzle game, where you link matching pieces together to discover beautiful hidden patterns. Features: - Easy for anyone to pick up and play - 1000s of unique puzzles to explore - A beautiful and serene visual style - Soothing, dynamic background music - Gradual difficulty curve for a satisfying experience - Hint system to help you out if you get stuck - Optimized for both tablets and phones - Translated into 16 languages Twitter : @finalgamestudio Game Website : www.aurorabound.com Company Website : www.finalgamestudio.com Support: support@finalgamestudio.com

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
AuroraBound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slitherlink at none against AuroraBound's shown. AuroraBound's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Slitherlink sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and AuroraBound sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.8 for Slitherlink against 4.8 for AuroraBound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 457 and 610 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Slitherlink's written reviews are positive against 84% of AuroraBound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, AuroraBound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slitherlink versus AuroraBound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkAuroraBound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (457 ratings)4.8 (610 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better83.7% of reviews
Number of ratings457610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.Final Game Studio

Customer experience

Slitherlink

All ratings457 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative2.9%

AuroraBound

All ratings610 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

Slitherlink

From 457 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Challenging and fun puzzles
  • 👍 Well-designed and intuitive interface
  • 🔍 Helpful check and undo features
  • 💡 Variety of puzzle sizes and difficulty levels
  • 🧠 Requires logical thinking

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of coloring/marking tools to differentiate loop segments
  • 💰 Expensive puzzle pack prices
  • 🌙 No dark mode option
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited free puzzle content

AuroraBound

From 610 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧩 Engaging and addictive puzzle gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful design, colors, and visual aesthetics
  • 🎵 Relaxing music and calm atmosphere
  • 📈 Good difficulty progression from easy to challenging
  • ⏰ No timers - play at your own pace

Room to improve

  • 📢 Intrusive ads throughout gameplay
  • 💰 No option to pay for ad removal
  • 💡 Limited free hints available
  • 🔍 Small puzzle squares at higher difficulty levels
  • 🐛 Game crashes and freezes occasionally

Bugs and requests

Slitherlink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not loading properly for some users
  • Freezing issues on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Implement coloring/marking tools for loop segments
  • Provide more free puzzle content
  • Reduce pricing for puzzle packs
  • Add a rewind/undo feature to go back to previous puzzle states

AuroraBound

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Progress not saving across devices
  • Free hints system not working properly
  • Game jams and becomes unresponsive

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to pay for ad removal
  • More free hints or better hint system
  • Progress map and level navigation menu
  • Ability to replay older puzzles
  • Cross-device progress synchronization
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  • Multiplayer or competitive challenge features
  • Game Center or Facebook backup support
  • Larger puzzle squares for better visibility

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time13
  • Medium Snacks 1$0.99
  • Easy Variety 1$1.99
  • Easy Variety - Large 1$1.99
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  • Medium Variety 1$1.99
  • Medium Variety - Large 1$1.99
  • Hard Variety 1$1.99
  • Easy Variety 2$1.99
  • Medium Variety 2$1.99
  • Hard Variety 2$1.99
  • Big & Easy 1$1.99
  • Big & Medium 1$1.99
  • Hard Variety - Large 1$1.99
  • Big & Tough 1$1.99
7 purchases

AuroraBound

One-time7
  • 25 Hint Pack$0.99
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
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  • 125 Hint Pack$5.99
  • Overwhelming Tip$9.99
  • 505 Hint Pack$13.99
  • 2,020 Hint Pack$26.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuroraBound free?
AuroraBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slitherlink or AuroraBound?
Slitherlink and AuroraBound are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 457 and 610 ratings respectively.
Do Slitherlink or AuroraBound have ads?
AuroraBound shows ads; Slitherlink does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or AuroraBound?
Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, and AuroraBound every 2 months. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on September 23, 2026 and AuroraBound on September 20, 2026.

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