# Loop Coaster vs Raft Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Raft Evolution at 100% against Loop Coaster's 0%. Raft Evolution also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Loop Coaster's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Coaster sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Raft Evolution sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raft Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Coaster has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Loop Coaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Raft Evolution's.

Loop Coaster ships an update every 5 days, Raft Evolution every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Coaster | Raft Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-coaster/id6752255656/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 167 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afranur Aycicek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814050273) | [Sorolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823676206) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-coaster/id6752255656)

Design, upgrade, and manage your own thrilling roller coaster park in this idle simulation game. Tap to earn cash, merge components to power up your rides, and expand your empire with satisfying visuals and smart automation.

**Highlights:** Design and upgrade roller coasters, Tap to earn cash, Merge components for upgrades, Expand your park, Activate speed and income boosts, Satisfying visual effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Booster Pass Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Speed Booster | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Raft Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854)

Navigate your raft through challenging environments, collecting power-ups and avoiding hazards. Unlock new boat designs and hire captains to enhance your gameplay experience as you race to the finish.

**Highlights:** Upgrade raft, Dodge obstacles, Collect boosts, Explore unique worlds, Unlock new boat types, Recruit captains

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Double Nitro | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Coaster free?

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

### Is Raft Evolution free?

Raft Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Coaster or Raft Evolution?

Raft Evolution is rated higher. Loop Coaster averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Raft Evolution averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loop Coaster or Raft Evolution have ads?

Both Loop Coaster and Raft Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Coaster or Raft Evolution?

Loop Coaster ships an update every 5 days, and Raft Evolution every 2 months. Most recently, Loop Coaster was updated on October 1, 2026 and Raft Evolution 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.*