Comparison

Unknot vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

Unknot

Features
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Unknot is a uniquely relaxing yet brain-teasing puzzle experience designed to be both intuitive and satisfying. With no distractions, your only focus is the tangled knots before you. Simply drag vertices on the screen, align them strategically, and watch them pop as the knots unravel. At first, the puzzles may seem simple, but don’t let their ease fool you. As you progress, the knots grow more intricate, requiring patience, skill, and clever problem-solving. The final levels will test your ability to think ahead, refine strategies, and embrace the satisfying rhythm of untangling chaos. Intuitive controls: Just drag and align—no unnecessary distractions. Deeply satisfying mechanics: Popping vertices brings a sense of accomplishment. Relaxing yet challenging: A balance between calm gameplay and stimulating difficulty. Gradual difficulty curve: Early levels ease you in, while later ones demand experience and strategy. Time tracking, but no pressure: Levels have no completion timer, but your best time is recorded. Replay any level to beat your personal record—or simply take your time and explore at your own pace. Are you ready to unknot the toughest puzzles? Dive in and discover the joy of untangling! Download now and unknot your first puzzle!

About

Loop

A relaxing puzzle game where players rotate tiles to create a complete circuit. It features a growing number of levels, daily challenges, and gentle hints to guide players. Enjoy calm themes and satisfying animations as you find the perfect path.

Highlights
  • 200+ levels
  • Daily puzzles
  • Gentle hints
  • Three-star goals
  • Calm themes and animations
  • Offline play
Features
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Loop: Connections is a focused puzzle game about turning small decisions into a complete circuit. Rotate the tiles, connect every path, and watch a living current travel through the loop. Each level starts simply, then introduces new shapes, tighter boards, and deeper routes that reward observation over speed. • 240 levels across twelve constellations • A fresh daily puzzle with history for completed and missed days • Gentle hints that point to the tile or shape that needs attention • Three-star goals for thoughtful, efficient solutions • Calm themes, fluid current animations, and satisfying completion celebrations • Local progress with export and import for backup • Offline play with no account required Take a breath. Find the path. Complete the loop.

Screenshots

Unknot3 screens
Loop2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unknot at none against Loop's 2. Unknot also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, 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. Loop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Unknot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unknot ships an update every 6 days, Loop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unknot versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnknotLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLELEU LABS LLCSPEARFOUNDRY CONSULTING LLC

In-app purchases

None

Unknot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Premium Theme Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Unknot free?
Unknot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unknot or Loop have ads?
Both Unknot and Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Unknot or Loop?
Unknot ships an update every 6 days, and Loop every 3 days. Most recently, Unknot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loop on October 31, 2026.

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