Comparison

Slitherlink vs Snake Clash!

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 Clash!

Engage in thrilling snake battles to survive and grow. Eat smaller snakes to become the biggest and most powerful serpent in the arena. Customize your snake with unique skins and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Eat and grow to increase size and power
  • Collect and apply unique snake skins
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • Global ranking system
  • Offline play available
  • Seasonal events and challenges
Features
Currently charting
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Snake Clash × Pororo Collab is LIVE! Play as Pororo in the snake battle enjoyed by over 100 million! Welcome to Snake Clash! The ultimate battle for survival in the world of snakes is about to begin. Start as a hungry little snake, eat, grow, and fight to evolve into the biggest and most powerful serpent. Engage in thrilling duels in a fierce arena and become the last one standing! ► Eat and Grow Constantly move across the endless battlefield, seize opportunities, and devour smaller snakes to evolve. Quick decision-making, precise controls, and strategic movements will determine victory. The more you eat, the bigger you get, which in turn increases your attack power and presence. Don't just grow—dominate your opponents and rise to the top of the true food chain. ► Skins & Customization Battles aren't just about strength. Collect a variety of skins to express your unique personality and style. You can grow into a being with your own color and charm! From flashy designs to quirky themes, combine countless options to create a one-of-a-kind snake that's unique in the world. ► Multiplayer iO Mode Growth isn't limited to playing alone. Compete with friends in real-time multiplayer or face off against players from around the world. Experience the thrill of a rapidly changing battlefield where the situation can flip in the blink of an eye. The battle for the top snake in the arena is always full of tension and excitement. Challenge yourself to become a true champion in a game that keeps you immersed every moment! ► Global Ranking System Your efforts are rewarded with more than just in-game items. Your achievements in the Tower of Challenges and Seasonal Events are immediately reflected in the global rankings. - Compete with players worldwide to aim for the highest rank. - Receive special rewards and honorable titles based on your ranking. - Claim the glory of being #1 and make your name famous in the world of Snake Clash! ► Play Anytime, Anywhere No Wi-Fi? No problem. This is the perfect entertainment to enjoy anytime, anywhere—on a plane, during your commute, or in places without an internet connection. It provides endless fun and immersion whether you have a short moment or a long stretch of time. ► Challenge Now! Snake Clash can be called the next evolution of the snake genre, combining the intuitive fun of a classic snake game with innovative elements like boss battles, seasonal events, and a global ranking system. Download now, and jump into the world of eating, fighting, and conquering. It's time for your snake to dominate the battlefield! PRIVACY POLICY: https://corp.supercent.io/PrivacyPolicy TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
Snake Clash!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slitherlink at none against Snake Clash!'s shown. Slitherlink also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 62%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Snake Clash!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (789K vs 457). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Snake Clash! sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Clash! has 789K ratings behind it against 457, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Slitherlink's written reviews are positive against 62% of Snake Clash!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, Snake Clash! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Slitherlink versus Snake Clash!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkSnake Clash!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (457 ratings) — better4.6 (789K ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better62.4% of reviews
Number of ratings457789K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB447 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.Supercent, Inc.

Customer experience

Slitherlink

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

Snake Clash!

All ratings788,514 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,604 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative26.5%

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 Clash!

From 789K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying snake-eating mechanics
  • 💎 Variety of skins and customization options
  • 🎨 Vibrant and visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Short time limit for each round
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
  • 🔍 Limited field of view
  • 🧠 Difficulty balancing issues with boss fights
  • 📺 Excessive advertisements

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 Clash!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing during boss fights
  • Inconsistent performance and glitches
  • Purchased upgrades not working as intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • Longer time limit for rounds
  • Ability to change player name
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Infinite/endless game mode
  • More varied level and boss designs

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time13
  • Medium Snacks 1$0.99
  • Easy Variety 1$1.99
  • Easy Variety - Large 1$1.99
Show 10 more
  • 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
24 purchases

Snake Clash!

Subscriptions1
  • vippackm_9.99$9.991 Month
One-time23
  • applebox_0.99$0.99
  • gold1a_0.99$0.99
  • gem1_0.99$0.99
Show 20 more
  • gold1_2.99$2.99
  • applebasket_2.99$2.99
  • snackfestucpack_4.99$4.99
  • simpleoffer_4.99$4.99
  • gold2_4.99$4.99
  • gem2_4.99$4.99
  • santaskinpack_6.99$6.99
  • moneypack_6.99$6.99
  • snackfestskinpack_6.99$6.99
  • snakefest2024_6.99$6.99
  • winterfesteventpass_9.99$9.99
  • snackfestpass_9.99$9.99
  • gold3_9.99$9.99
  • gem3_9.99$9.99
  • winterfest2024pass_9.99$9.99
  • gold4_19.99$19.99
  • winterfestallinone_24.99$24.99
  • snackfestallinone_24.99$24.99
  • gold5_49.99$49.99
  • gold6_99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake Clash! free?
Snake Clash! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slitherlink or Snake Clash!?
Slitherlink is rated higher. Slitherlink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Snake Clash! averages 4.6 from 789K ratings.
Do Slitherlink or Snake Clash! have ads?
Snake Clash! shows ads; Slitherlink does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or Snake Clash!?
Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, and Snake Clash! fortnightly. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on September 23, 2026 and Snake Clash! on September 26, 2026.

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