Comparison

BBQ Sort vs LOOB

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

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About

BBQ Sort

Engage in a delightful puzzle adventure where you sort and match identical BBQ skewers to fulfill orders. Strategically plan your moves, utilize power-ups, and conquer dynamic challenges to become a BBQ master. Enjoy a visually appealing experience that sharpens your problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Sort and match 3 identical BBQ skewers
  • Complete orders and clear grills
  • Strategic move planning
  • Utilize sizzling power-ups
  • Colorful and delicious-looking BBQ ingredients
  • Variety of level objectives
Features
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Welcome to the sizzling excitement of BBQ Sort: Matching Challenge! Step up to the grill and show off your matching prowess in this delectable puzzle adventure. Start with chill jazz and a few orders, but as you grow, expect huge, time-limited orders. Special requests will need your careful attention and unique cooking skills. Prepare for dynamic challenges and have fun! How to Master the Grill: - Sort & Match: Tap and move 3 identical BBQ skewers onto the same grill to complete an order and clear the grill for the next match! - Strategic Moves: Think ahead! Each level presents unique sorting challenges and a limited time and space. Plan your placements carefully to achieve your goals. - Sizzling Power-Ups: Stuck on a tricky arrangement? Unleash awesome boosters to clear obstacles and heat up the action! Why You'll Be Hooked on BBQ Sort: Matching Challenge: - A Feast for the Senses: Explore a cornucopia of colorful and delicious-looking BBQ ingredients, from perfectly grilled chicken to exotic seafood delights. - Engaging Puzzles: Test your sorting skills with a variety of level objectives, from clearing specific ingredients to working against the clock or limited skewer space. - Boost Your Brainpower: Sharpen your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills as you figure out the optimal way to sort each BBQ masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a fun and flavorful new challenge, BBQ Sort: Matching Challenge offers a satisfying and engaging experience. Are you ready to fire up your brain and become the BBQ Sort Champion? Let the matching begin!

About

LOOB

A minimalist physics game where players swipe to eject opponents from a circle. The game teaches itself through consequence, rewarding patience and pattern recognition over brute force. Aim to keep your circle clean and achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • One-touch physics gameplay
  • Swipe to eject opponents
  • Self-teaching mechanics
  • No levels or timers
  • Focus on pattern recognition
  • High score challenge
Features
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A circle. A swipe. Everything comes back. LOOB is a one-touch physics game where you push others out of your circle. The mechanic is simple. The mastery is not. At first you fight. Then you start to notice patterns. Then something shifts. The players who go the furthest aren't the ones who push hardest. They're the ones who learned to wait. How to play Swipe to push. Others eject on impact. Your force returns to you. Keep the circle clean. What makes LOOB different No levels. No timers. No instructions beyond the first touch. The game teaches itself through consequence. Best score: 36 Can you beat it?

Screenshots

BBQ Sort4 screens
LOOB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BBQ Sort at Free against LOOB's $0.99. BBQ Sort also leads on ratings volume (358 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). LOOB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On 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

BBQ Sort is free to download; LOOB costs $0.99 up front. BBQ Sort sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. LOOB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOOB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBQ Sort has 358 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BBQ Sort versus LOOB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBQ SortLOOB
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (358 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings358 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApus Media jscMehmet T Ayar

Customer experience

BBQ Sort

All ratings358 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative46.7%

LOOB

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BBQ Sort

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Stuck on level 377
  • Matches not counted correctly
  • Ads take over screen
  • Time runs out despite completion
  • Level not completed even when finished
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  • Third region not opening
  • Cannot advance to next region
  • Locked boxes issue
  • Second match not recorded
  • Timer runs out on empty board
  • In-level boosts not triggering completion
  • Impossible levels due to unmatchable items
  • Game glitches
  • Cannot advance due to glitches
  • Screen zooms in and prevents moves
  • Game freezes
  • White boxes appearing
  • Puzzle screen not appearing
  • Items not being recorded
  • Grill items out of reach
  • Game screen wider than display

Requested features

9 requests
  • Open up third region
  • Fix level 377 bug
  • Provide clearer explanations for level mechanics
  • Easier way to report bugs
  • Fix level 17 glitch
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  • Fix level 100 onwards glitch
  • Fix level 201 issue
  • Fix level 242 issue
  • Fix level 94 issue

LOOB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

BBQ Sort

One-time14
  • Level 10 Milestone Pack$0.99
  • Fistul of Cash$0.99
  • Starterpack$1.99
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  • Daily Pack$1.99
  • Level 20 Milestone Pack$1.99
  • Pile of Cash$2.99
  • Pouch of Cash$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Level 50 Milestone Pack$4.99
  • Level 100 Milestone Pack$9.99
  • Great Value Bundle$9.99
  • Monthly Pack$19.99
  • Epic Bundle$19.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
None

LOOB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BBQ Sort free?
BBQ Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOOB free?
LOOB costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BBQ Sort or LOOB?
LOOB is rated higher. BBQ Sort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while LOOB averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BBQ Sort or LOOB have ads?
Neither BBQ Sort nor LOOB shows ads.

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