# Loop Stack vs Sheep Away

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Loop Stack at 13.0 against Sheep Away's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Stack sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Sheep Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Loop Stack against 4.7 for Sheep Away. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 16 respectively.

Loop Stack ships an update every 9 days, Sheep Away every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Stack | Sheep Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-stack/id6743708033/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheep-away/id6756059951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **16** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [PIXON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623992860) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-stack/id6743708033)

A visually engaging puzzle game where players strategically stack and match colored threads. The objective is to complete stacks by connecting matching colors, offering a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience as puzzles increase in difficulty.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop spools, Connect matching thread colors, Complete stacks to clear, Challenging puzzles, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanksgiving Treat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail-Proof Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Essential Bundle 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Sheep Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheep-away/id6756059951)

Guide sheep of the correct color out of a crowded field by carefully planning your moves. This simple yet challenging puzzle game offers relaxing gameplay with satisfying levels perfect for quick breaks.

**Highlights:** Color-based sheep selection, Simple tap controls, Strategic move planning, Short, satisfying levels, Cozy visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Big coin | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Stack free?

Loop Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sheep Away free?

Sheep Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Stack or Sheep Away?

Sheep Away is rated higher. Loop Stack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sheep Away averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Loop Stack or Sheep Away have ads?

Both Loop Stack and Sheep Away show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Stack or Sheep Away?

Loop Stack ships an update every 9 days, and Sheep Away every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loop Stack was updated on August 12, 2026 and Sheep Away on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*