Comparison

Slitherlink vs Snake.io+

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

Snake.io+

Grow your snake by eating pellets and outmaneuver opponents in this battle royale arcade game. Outlive other players by strategically surrounding them and collecting their dropped mass. Enjoy offline play and compete for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Slither and grow by eating pellets
  • Surround and defeat other snakes
  • Collect exploded mass for growth
  • Eject mass to boost speed
  • Offline and online play
  • Monthly live events for exclusive skins
Features
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Slither, eat, and survive! The greatest .io game of all time is now on Apple Arcade. Win by collecting pellets in order to grow bigger and surround other snakes to beat them. Join over 200 million players who have played Snake.io and participate in monthly live events to earn exclusive skins for your collection. == How to Play Snake.io+ == - Cut in front of other snakes quickly to make them explode when they hit you head on - After they explode into pellets, eat them as fast as you can to gain more mass - Eject mass to boost your speed with one button - Try to beat the highest score based on your length during a round - Internet connection is not needed, play wherever, whether you are offline or online - Compare with friends to see who has the highest best score Controls are fine-tuned to have the precision and maneuverability to give you the edge in besting other snakes and for an amazing gameplay experience! Send us your feedback, it helps us give you the best game experience! Customer Support https://kooapps.com/#contactus Privacy Policy https://kooapps.com/privacypolicy.php Terms of Service https://www.kooapps.com/terms.php

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
Snake.io+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snake.io+ at none against Slitherlink's 13. Snake.io+ also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 457) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Slitherlink's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, 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. Slitherlink sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Snake.io+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slitherlink holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake.io+ has 36K ratings behind it against 457, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 90% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, Snake.io+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Slitherlink versus Snake.io+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkSnake.io+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (457 ratings) — better4.6 (36K ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45736K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.Kooapps

Customer experience

Slitherlink

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

Snake.io+

All ratings35,504 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews2,658 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.5%

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

Snake.io+

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🎨 Lots of skins and customization options
  • 🎉 Seasonal events and challenges
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤖 Unclear if playing against real players or bots
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing daily challenges
  • 🕰️ Events and challenges take too long to complete
  • 🤕 Can be frustrating when dying quickly

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

Snake.io+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Daily challenge panel disappearing
  • Progress not syncing across devices
  • Leaderboard issues and score resets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a pause button
  • Implement multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Provide more information about game mechanics
  • Increase difficulty options and AI challenge
  • Allow creating and customizing own skins

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
None

Snake.io+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake.io+ free?
Snake.io+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Slitherlink or Snake.io+?
Slitherlink is rated higher. Slitherlink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Snake.io+ averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.
Do Slitherlink or Snake.io+ have ads?
Neither Slitherlink nor Snake.io+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or Snake.io+?
Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, and Snake.io+ every 2 months. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on September 23, 2026 and Snake.io+ on September 25, 2026.

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