# Pixel Flow! vs Yarn Loop

The clearest difference is ads: Yarn Loop at none against Pixel Flow!'s shown. Yarn Loop also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 41%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Flow! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Flow! against 4.8 for Yarn Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Pixel Flow!'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Yarn Loop's.

Pixel Flow! ships an update every 4 days, Yarn Loop every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Flow! | Yarn Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-flow/id6751056652/reviews) | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 60K |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #19 |
| Size | 461 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loom Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833998834) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Flow!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-flow/id6751056652)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #21 Top Grossing · Games, #42 Top Free · Puzzle, #70 Top Grossing, #75 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Tap to send pigs onto a conveyor to rain balls onto pixel cubes of their color. Manage the flow and conveyor capacity to clear the board. This addictive puzzle game offers quick sessions and satisfying pixel cleanup.

**Highlights:** One-tap control, Color matching gameplay, Conveyor capacity management, Queue management with waiting slots, Satisfying pixel cleanup, Short, addictive gameplay sessions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1K Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5K Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10K Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25K Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics and satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive puzzles and levels
- 🔍 Fewer than 100 levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels start repeating around level 50
- Unclear game mechanics description

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content
- Increased level variety


### Yarn Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Casual, #21 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #23 Top Free · Casual, #23 Top Free · Puzzle, #42 Top Grossing · Games, #43 Top Free · Games, #112 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you guide colorful yarn bobbins to collect matching stitches. Manage bobbin capacity and strategically use them to complete intricate knitted patterns. Enjoy hundreds of levels with a cozy aesthetic.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Color-based stitch collection, Bobbin capacity management, Rack reuse system, Hundreds of levels, Cozy yarn aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarn Flow 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Flow 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Loop 25 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Flow! free?

Pixel Flow! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Yarn Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Flow! or Yarn Loop?

Yarn Loop is rated higher. Pixel Flow! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while Yarn Loop averages 4.8 from 60K ratings.

### Do Pixel Flow! or Yarn Loop have ads?

Pixel Flow! shows ads; Yarn Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Flow! or Yarn Loop?

Pixel Flow! ships an update every 4 days, and Yarn Loop every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel Flow! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yarn Loop on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pixel Flow! or Yarn Loop?

Pixel Flow! currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Yarn Loop at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*
