Comparison

Slitherlink vs ∞Nanple

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

∞Nanple

Features
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■ 無限に広がるナンプレの世界 「∞ Nanple」は、従来のナンプレの枠を超えた新感覚パズルゲームです。 1つの9×9ブロックを解くと、隣接する新しいブロックが解放。 解けば解くほどマップは広がり、あなただけのナンプレ宇宙が形成されていきます。 ゴールはありません。 どこまで探索できるか、あなたの論理力が試されます。 ■ 特徴 【無限拡張マップ】 クリアするたびに新しい9×9が出現。 無限に広がるパズルに挑戦。 【コンボシステム】 連続で正解するとコンボが発生! 制限時間内に次の正解を入力してコンボをつなげ、ハイスコアを目指そう。 【3つのゲームモード】 ・ノーマル:初心者向けの緩やかな難易度 ・アドバンス:上級者向けの高難度 ・ミックス:ノーマルとアドバンスがランダムに出現 【2つのプレイスタイル】 ・エンドレス:時間を気にせずじっくりプレイ ・タイムアタック:制限時間内でスコアを競う 【世界ランキング】 ブロッククリア数とコンボ数で世界中のプレイヤーと競争。 あなたの実力を証明しよう。 【10段階の難易度】 プレイを進めるほど難易度が上昇。 最高難度「Lv.10」に到達できるか? ■ こんな方におすすめ ・通勤・通学のスキマ時間に脳トレしたい ・従来のナンプレに飽きて新しい刺激が欲しい ・終わりのないパズルをじっくり楽しみたい ・世界ランキングで腕試ししたい ■ 基本無料 広告付きで無料プレイ可能。 広告削除オプションも用意しています。 さあ、無限のナンプレ宇宙へ旅立とう。 利用規約(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
∞Nanple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Slitherlink at 3 against ∞Nanple's 1. Slitherlink also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 ∞Nanple sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Slitherlink versus ∞Nanple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlink∞Nanple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (461 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings461 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.Sho Narita

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

∞Nanple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

∞Nanple

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ∞Nanple free?
∞Nanple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink or ∞Nanple have ads?
Neither Slitherlink nor ∞Nanple shows ads.

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