Comparison

Loop Army vs Blade Bound

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

Head to head
About

Loop Army

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
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Guide your train, earn points, and unleash your units in epic battles! Assemble your forces Collect points as your train loops through the battlefield and spawn powerful units. Outsmart your enemies Deploy your troops strategically to dominate your opponents and claim victory. Claim victory Lead your army to glory and prove your skills as a master commander. Only the smartest commanders will prevail—are you ready for the loop? Download Loop Army now and start your adventure!

About

Blade Bound

Embark on a roguelike adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated creatures. Gather resources from the environment, manage them strategically to upgrade your defenses and attacks, and battle waves of enemies to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Post-apocalyptic wilderness setting
  • Thrilling action combat
  • Resource management and strategic defense
  • Roguelike gameplay with waves of enemies
  • Doomsday gear and loot collection
Features
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Human civilization has fallen to a deadly virus. Mutated half-human creatures now roam the ruins, and the jungle has swallowed entire cities. In a final hope to fight back, the Last Ark begins developing a powerful genetic weapon. You must help a gifted boy reach the research lab and retrieve the missing serum to save the world. Join Veronica, Uncle Victor, and the young psychic Ricky on an epic journey to find the Ark Fleet. Deep in the jungle lies the Gene Lab—home to the antidote that can be spread across the globe via aircraft. But there’s one last piece missing: the boy’s blood. Trees are not just scenery—they’re your lifeline and your danger. Harvest them for vital resources, but beware: overharvesting will unleash monsters, while cutting too few will starve your upgrades. Manage your resources wisely. Shelter in the forest. Defend the last spark of hope. A Stunning Roguelike Adventure! Gameplay: Move your character, gather resources, upgrade your attack system, and survive wave after wave of enemies—until you reach the final stronghold. Game Features: Post-apocalyptic wilderness with haunting beauty Simple yet thrilling action combat A romantic and dangerous journey of redemption Tons of doomsday gear and loot Deep resource management and strategic defense A virus-born army has destroyed human civilization and seized all land. It's time to gather what remains, recover the shattered pieces of our world, and find the Last Haven—the final human warship. This is a battle of resources and faith, a journey of survival and sacrifice.

Screenshots

Loop Army4 screens
Blade Bound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Army at 4.4 against Blade Bound's 1.3. Loop Army also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Blade Bound sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Army asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop Army holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Army has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Loop Army's written reviews are positive against 0% of Blade Bound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Army ships an update fortnightly, Blade Bound weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loop Army versus Blade Bound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop ArmyBlade Bound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (35 ratings) — better1.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB79 MB
Age rating12+9+
DevelopermayaworksRacttoy

Customer experience

Loop Army

All ratings34 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral26.7%
Negative46.7%

Blade Bound

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loop Army

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Blade Bound

One-time6
  • 20000 Coins$1.99
  • 2000 Diamonds$1.99
  • 200000 Coins$6.99
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  • 20000 Diamonds$6.99
  • 4000000 Coins$49.99
  • 400000 Diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is Loop Army free?
Loop Army is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blade Bound free?
Blade Bound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop Army or Blade Bound?
Loop Army is rated higher. Loop Army averages 4.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Blade Bound averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Loop Army or Blade Bound have ads?
Both Loop Army and Blade Bound show ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Army or Blade Bound?
Loop Army ships an update fortnightly, and Blade Bound weekly. Most recently, Loop Army was updated on August 13, 2026 and Blade Bound on September 13, 2026.

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