# Loop Army vs Sandcastle TD

The clearest difference is rating: Sandcastle TD at 5.0 against Loop Army's 4.4. Loop Army's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sandcastle TD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Army asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sandcastle TD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Army has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loop Army ships an update fortnightly, Sandcastle TD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Army | Sandcastle TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-army/id6744885447/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandcastle-td/id6745550244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 467 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [mayaworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503161687) | [Bling Bling Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292539616) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-army/id6744885447)

Guide a looping train to collect points and spawn powerful units for strategic battles. Outsmart opponents by deploying troops wisely to claim victory and prove your commander skills.

**Highlights:** Guide looping train, Earn points, Spawn powerful units, Strategic troop deployment, Dominate opponents, Claim victory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sandcastle TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandcastle-td/id6745550244)

Build and defend a sandcastle fortress against waves of beach critters using a variety of unique toy defenders. Strategize with dynamic lanes and upgrade your arsenal to conquer new shores. Enjoy intuitive gameplay with offline play options.

**Highlights:** Build and customize sandcastle defenses, Command diverse toy defenders, Face whimsical beach critter enemies, Dynamic lane-based strategy, Upgrade toys and collect loot, Offline play support, Community interaction via Discord

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sandbucket of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Basket of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luggage of Pearls | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pool of Pearls | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Army free?

Loop Army is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sandcastle TD free?

Sandcastle TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Army or Sandcastle TD?

Sandcastle TD is rated higher. Loop Army averages 4.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Sandcastle TD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop Army or Sandcastle TD have ads?

Both Loop Army and Sandcastle TD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Army or Sandcastle TD?

Loop Army ships an update fortnightly, and Sandcastle TD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loop Army was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sandcastle TD on October 11, 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.*