Comparison

The Subway Exit Loop vs AnomalyMatsuri

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

Head to head
About

The Subway Exit Loop

Embark on a thrilling quest through a mysterious Japanese subway station. Navigate underground passages, discover anomalies, and follow specific rules to find the exit. This adventure blends exploration with puzzle-solving.

Highlights
  • Explore mysterious subway passages
  • Discover hidden anomalies
  • Follow game rules to find the exit
  • Solve subway maze mysteries
  • Short, thrilling adventure
Features
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Embark on an exciting journey through "The Subway Exit Loop" a unique quest game set in the mysterious depths of the Japanese underground subway station. Explore the Unknown: Dive into the captivating world of The 8th subway Exit, where every step reveals hidden surprises in subway passages. Explore underground spaces inspired by real subways. Find Anomalies: Your mission is to discover anomalies disrupting the subway. But be careful, missing one could lead you astray. If you find any, turn back. If none, keep moving towards Exit 8. Game Rules: Never ignore anomalies. If found, turn back. If none, keep going towards the 8th Exit. The Subway Exit Loop: Find your way out of the subway maze. Can you follow the rules and solve the mysteries of Exit Subway? Download now for a short, thrilling adventure blending quest excitement with Japanese underground vibes. Master the challenge of The 8th Subway Exit Loop!

About

AnomalyMatsuri

Explore a mysterious Japanese summer festival setting to find hidden anomalies. Observe your surroundings, make correct choices to light candles, and escape the loop. Features over 40 random anomalies and brain-training gameplay.

Highlights
  • Anomaly finding gameplay
  • Japanese summer festival setting
  • Over 40 randomized anomalies
  • Observation and memory challenges
  • Offline play
  • Brain training elements
Features
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Anomaly finding game on smartphone Part 2! This time the setting is a 'Matsuri'(Japanese summer festival)! [About this game] There is a rumor that people who enter an abandoned shrine located a little out of town disappear.... You visit such a mysterious shrine without knowing anything about it, and as you are about to leave the shrine, you can't believe your eyes. You will be surprised to find that the summer festival stalls that were not there when you came suddenly appear. [Rules] - First, observe and memorize the normal state of the shrine. - If you think that an anomaly is occurring, pass through the left torii gate, and if you think that it is not occurring, pass through the right torii gate. - Anomalies can occur in a variety of places. Food from food stalls, menu tags, among the trees, etc. - In this case, there is an anomaly that cannot be answered correctly only by passing through the left torii gate. Pay attention to the indications on the standing sign. It will tell you what you need to do. - If you pass through the torii, you will be looped back to the original place, but if you make the correct choice, the candles will be lit and you will be able to go back to the original place, when all the candles are lit, the exit will appear. [Features] - Simple and easy operation with only left/right movement and magnification by tapping the screen for easy operation on a smartphone.  (Even if you are not good at 3D games, you can still enjoy the game. (Even those who are not good at - - 3D games can play!) - The anomaly that occurs Over 40 types.  The game can be enjoyed over and over again as they occur at random. - The game automatically saves each area, so it can be played in a short time and interrupted at any time. - You can play offline, so it is recommended for killing time on the move or while waiting. - It is a game that requires good observation and memory, so it is also good for brain training. + Completely free of charge. + This game contains horror elements. Please be careful if you are not good at it. + We welcome you to play and distribute the game as long as you are aware of the range of decency. + We would be very happy to receive your review, feedback, and comments. [Video Distribution Guidelines] - All individuals and corporations are allowed to distribute videos without permission. - Monetization is only possible when using the functions provided by the video distribution site. - We would appreciate it if you could include the name of the game in the title of the video or streaming video, or include a link to the store page in the summary section.

Screenshots

The Subway Exit Loop4 screens
AnomalyMatsuri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnomalyMatsuri at 88% against The Subway Exit Loop's 3%. AnomalyMatsuri also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Subway Exit Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. The Subway Exit Loop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AnomalyMatsuri asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AnomalyMatsuri holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of The Subway Exit Loop's written reviews are positive against 88% of AnomalyMatsuri's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Subway Exit Loop ships an update every 10 days, AnomalyMatsuri every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Subway Exit Loop versus AnomalyMatsuri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Subway Exit LoopAnomalyMatsuri
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.3% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB269 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIssam LamsatfiYU HIRATA

Customer experience

The Subway Exit Loop

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive3.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative90.0%

AnomalyMatsuri

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative3.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Subway Exit Loop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

AnomalyMatsuri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Subway Exit Loop free?
The Subway Exit Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnomalyMatsuri free?
AnomalyMatsuri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Subway Exit Loop or AnomalyMatsuri?
AnomalyMatsuri is rated higher. The Subway Exit Loop averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AnomalyMatsuri averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do The Subway Exit Loop or AnomalyMatsuri have ads?
Both The Subway Exit Loop and AnomalyMatsuri show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Subway Exit Loop or AnomalyMatsuri?
The Subway Exit Loop ships an update every 10 days, and AnomalyMatsuri every 5 months. Most recently, The Subway Exit Loop was updated on October 16, 2026 and AnomalyMatsuri on October 22, 2026.

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