Comparison

Loop vs Phantolex

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

Head to head
About

Loop

A strategy puzzle game that challenges your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Navigate grid-based levels, use queue boxes with action items, and master looping logic to collect all points and avoid infinite loops. Enjoy a mental workout with progressive difficulty and creative solutions.

Highlights
  • Grid-based puzzles
  • Queue box mechanic
  • Looping logic action
  • Varied levels with increasing complexity
  • Points collection challenges
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Offline play
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Embark on a brain-teasing journey with Loop, a unique puzzle game that blends strategy and a twist of programming logic. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and strategic thinkers, this game will test your ability to think several steps ahead. Innovative Gameplay: Grid-Based Puzzles: Navigate a player through a dynamic grid environment, where every move counts. Queue Box Mechanic: Strategically populate queue boxes with a variety of action items. Choose from primary actions like moving forward, rotating, or changing cell colors, and conditional actions that respond to specific grid colors. Looping Logic: Utilize the 'Loop' action to create looping sequences, essential for solving complex puzzles and advancing through levels. Engaging Challenges: Varied Levels: Each level presents a new layout with increasing complexity, challenging you to adapt your strategies. Points Collection: Aim to collect all the points on the grid. Be wary - one wrong step could mean starting over! Infinite Loop Risk: Avoid getting trapped in infinite loops. Use the 'Loop' action wisely to keep progressing. Why Play Loop? Mental Workout: Sharpen your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Creative Solutions: No single approach. Experiment with different strategies to find the best solution. Progressive Difficulty: From simple beginnings to mind-bending layouts, enjoy a satisfying difficulty curve. Ad-Free: Enjoy seamless gameplay with no ad interruptions. Offline: Play anywhere & anytime, with no internet required. Whether you're a puzzle novice or a seasoned strategist, Loop offers a compelling experience for all.

About

Phantolex

A unique word game where the objective is to avoid spelling a complete word. Players take turns adding letters, strategically using powers to outmaneuver opponents and progress through challenging, endless levels. Lose, and it's game over.

Highlights
  • Avoid spelling words
  • Turn-based letter adding
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Endless challenging levels
  • Unlock rewards
Features
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“Top 5 Games of the Week” – Pocket Gamer “Phantolex is smart, brain-teasing, [and] throws surprises” – Metro.co.uk "Best and freshest [word game] on iPhone” – Stuff.tv Phantolex is a rogue-like word game with a twist: the goal is to avoid spelling the word. Think of it like hot potato - you'll take turns adding letters, but don't be the one to finish the word. As you progress, you'll use powers and face tougher levels, but if you lose, it's game over! How to Play: - Build Words: Take turns against Casp adding letters and avoid being the one to complete a word. - Strategic Powers: Use powers like Letter Rewind, Bluff Stopper, and Word Connoisseur to gain an edge. - Endless Levels: Progress through increasingly challenging levels, unlock rewards, and win a run!

Screenshots

Loop3 screens
Phantolex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phantolex at 4.7 against Loop's 4.1. Phantolex also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Loop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Phantolex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phantolex holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantolex has 97 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 84% of Phantolex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 3 days, Phantolex every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Loop versus Phantolex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopPhantolex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.7 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings897 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChain1 OUTyler Green

Customer experience

Loop

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Phantolex

All ratings97 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Loop

One-time4
  • 15 Gold Nuggets$0.99
  • Unlock All Levels$2.99
  • 75 Gold Nuggets$3.99
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  • 300 Gold Nuggets$9.99
None

Phantolex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantolex free?
Phantolex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loop or Phantolex?
Phantolex is rated higher. Loop averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Phantolex averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.
Do Loop or Phantolex have ads?
Phantolex shows ads; Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Loop or Phantolex?
Loop ships an update every 3 days, and Phantolex every 2 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 9, 2026 and Phantolex on July 5, 2026.

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