Comparison

Loopiny vs Tropic Match

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

Head to head
About

Loopiny

A circular match-3 puzzle game where you strategically shoot colored balls to merge them and create a Mega Ball. Compete on global leaderboards and enjoy offline play with no restrictive systems.

Highlights
  • Circular match-3 gameplay
  • Merge balls to create Mega Ball
  • Offline play
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Strategic challenges
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Welcome to Loopiny, the captivating circular match 3 game that will have you hooked from the very first shot! In Loopiny, the objective is simple yet engagingly challenging: shoot balls towards the center, strategically matching 3 Loopinies of the same color. Watch as they merge and evolve into the next color, paving your way to the ultimate goal – the coveted Mega Ball! With intuitive controls and dynamic gameplay, Loopiny offers hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Whether you're a casual gamer looking to unwind or a seasoned strategist seeking a challenge, there's something for everyone in Loopiny. But the fun doesn't stop there! Engage in friendly competition with friends and players from around the globe in weekly leaderboards. Climb your way to the top of the ranks and earn your place in prestigious leagues. Will you emerge as the ultimate Loopiny champion? Features: - Offline gameplay: Keep playing even when you don't have internet access. - No ads: Enjoy ad-free gameplay without life a restrictive system. - Pick-up and play: You can always resume your game even after closing the app, it's the perfect time-filler. - Unique circular match 3 gameplay: Experience a fresh twist on the classic match 3 formula. - Strategic challenges: Plan your shots carefully to create powerful combos and clear the board. - Colorful visuals: Immerse yourself in a vibrant and colorful world with the charming Loopinies. - Weekly leaderboards: Compete against players worldwide for glory and rewards. Download Loopiny now and embark on an endless loop of fun and excitement!

About

Tropic Match

Embark on a tropical match-3 puzzle adventure. Solve challenging levels, restore and decorate a beautiful island paradise, and uncover its hidden secrets through a relaxing story.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzles
  • Island restoration and decoration
  • Uncover island secrets and story
  • Boosters and obstacles
  • Daily rewards and events
  • Beautiful graphics and music
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Join Evelyn in Tropic Match – the free match-3 puzzle adventure on a tropical island! Solve match-3 levels, decorate paradise, and uncover the island’s secrets in a relaxing story full of puzzles, rewards, and fun. Step into an amazing tropical world where puzzles, island renovation, and mysteries come together in perfect harmony. Every match-3 game you play earns stars to restore breathtaking beaches, ancient ruins, vibrant jungles, and hidden caves. With a mix of matching gameplay, boosters, decoration, and storytelling, Tropic Match will become your favorite free puzzle adventure. Features you will love: - Fun Match-3 Puzzles: Match items, clear obstacles, and earn rewards. Levels range from easy and relaxing to challenging brain-teasers. - Restore & Decorate: Use stars to renovate tropical beaches, lost temples, lush jungles, and mysterious caves. Create your dream island. - Uncover the Story: Follow Evelyn on her adventure, meet quirky characters, discover treasures, and reveal the island’s secrets. - Boosters & Obstacles: Powerful boosters and unique challenges keep every puzzle exciting. - Beautiful Graphics & Music: Relax with stunning visuals, lively animations, and tropical sounds. - Daily Rewards & Events: Collect bonuses, join seasonal events, and enjoy frequent updates with new puzzles and features. Whether you want a relaxing puzzle game or a challenging match-3 adventure, Tropic Match is the perfect free puzzle game for you. ************************************************************************************************ Download Tropic Match now for free and start your tropical journey today – Evelyn is waiting!

Screenshots

Loopiny4 screens
Tropic Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tropic Match at Free against Loopiny's $2.99. Tropic Match also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 8). Loopiny's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tropic Match is free to download; Loopiny costs $2.99 up front. Loopiny sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tropic Match sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopiny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tropic Match has 43 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Loopiny's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tropic Match's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopiny ships an update every 2 months, Tropic Match every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loopiny versus Tropic Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopinyTropic Match
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.8 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings843 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB361 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriple Hey!BTMK s.r.o.

Customer experience

Loopiny

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tropic Match

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Loopiny

One-time4
  • Life Pack$0.49
  • Unlimited Lives - 3 Hours$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Unlimited Lives - 24 Hours$2.99
14 purchases

Tropic Match

One-time14
  • Tropic Deal!$1.99
  • 1000 coins$1.99
  • Island Treasure Bundle Pack$2.99
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  • Island Treasure Bundle Pack 2$4.99
  • 5000 coins$8.99
  • Valuable Treasure!$9.99
  • Island Treasure Bundle Pack 3$9.99
  • 10000 coins$17.99
  • Rare Treasure!$19.99
  • 25000 coins$34.99
  • 50000 coins!$59.99
  • Incredible Treasure!$79.99
  • Legendary Treasure!$99.99
  • 100000 coins$99.99

Questions

Is Loopiny free?
Loopiny costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tropic Match free?
Tropic Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopiny or Tropic Match?
Loopiny is rated higher. Loopiny averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tropic Match averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.
Do Loopiny or Tropic Match have ads?
Both Loopiny and Tropic Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopiny or Tropic Match?
Loopiny ships an update every 2 months, and Tropic Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loopiny was updated on August 4, 2026 and Tropic Match on September 17, 2026.

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