# The Square vs Wool Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Wool Loop at 4.5 against The Square's 1.0. Wool Loop also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). The Square's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Square sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Wool Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wool Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

The Square ships an update weekly, Wool Loop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Square | Wool Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-idle-game/id6745356151/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wool-loop-yarn-jam-shooter/id6759028270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 87 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MANUEL ANTONIO VALENTE COUTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758435658) | [Quinsor](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790716614) |

## What reviewers say

### The Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-idle-game/id6745356151)

Tap to grow a geometric kingdom in this addictive idle clicker. Earn currency, evolve shapes, and unlock multipliers. Enjoy offline earnings, daily rewards, and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Geometric tapping satisfaction, Collect CubeCash currency, Evolve through different shapes, Offline earnings, Daily rewards and streaks, Competitive leaderboards, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small CubeCash Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Nickname | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mid CubeCash Bag | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big CubeCash Bag | $9.99 | one-time |


### Wool Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wool-loop-yarn-jam-shooter/id6759028270)

Engage in a calming puzzle game featuring charming pixel art. Tap spools to clear knitted parts of the same color, watching the picture disappear piece by piece. Enjoy simple controls for a relaxing escape anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Satisfying color-sorting gameplay, Charming knitted pixel art, Intuitive tap controls, Calming and relaxing experience, Piece-by-piece picture clearing, Spool usage tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Superior Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cat Bundle | $35.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Square free?

The Square is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wool Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Square or Wool Loop?

Wool Loop is rated higher. The Square averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wool Loop averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Square or Wool Loop have ads?

Wool Loop shows ads; The Square does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Square or Wool Loop?

The Square ships an update weekly, and Wool Loop every 2 months. Most recently, The Square was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wool Loop on October 24, 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.*