# Loop Sort vs Pencil Loop!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Loop Sort at 23K against Pencil Loop!'s 687. Loop Sort also leads on chart position (#39 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Sort sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Pencil 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 — 4.8 for Loop Sort against 4.7 for Pencil Loop!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Sort has 23K ratings behind it against 687, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Loop Sort's written reviews are positive against 39% of Pencil Loop!'s.

Loop Sort ships an update every 5 days, Pencil Loop! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Sort | Pencil Loop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sort/id6751101794/reviews)** | [4.7 (687 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 687 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 336 MB | 496 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sort/id6751101794)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Puzzle, #43 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #79 Top Free · Games, #92 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive truck puzzle game where you tap to release cubes onto a conveyor. Match and sort them to clear lines and overcome challenging obstacles. Progress through levels with unique mechanics that test your sorting skills.

**Highlights:** Tap to release cubes, Automatic sorting on conveyor, Match and clear lines, Overcome tricky obstacles, Progress through levels

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rush | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Paris Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $26.99 | one-time |


### Pencil Loop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130)

Engage in a relaxing art puzzle game where you guide pencil boxes through a loop to sharpen and color them. Reveal vibrant hidden images step by step with simple logic and satisfying animations. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels for a calming yet addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Sharpen and color pencil boxes, Reveal hidden colorful images, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Offline play, Simple one-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Sort free?

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

### Is Pencil Loop! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Sort or Pencil Loop!?

Loop Sort is rated higher. Loop Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Pencil Loop! averages 4.7 from 687 ratings.

### Do Loop Sort or Pencil Loop! have ads?

Both Loop Sort and Pencil Loop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Sort or Pencil Loop!?

Loop Sort ships an update every 5 days, and Pencil Loop! every 10 days. Most recently, Loop Sort was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pencil Loop! on September 25, 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.*