# Pencil Loop! vs AstroShark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroShark at 100% against Pencil Loop!'s 41%. AstroShark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Pencil Loop!'s advantage is ratings volume (757 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pencil Loop! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AstroShark asks for nothing beyond the download.

AstroShark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pencil Loop! has 757 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Pencil Loop!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of AstroShark's.

Pencil Loop! ships an update every 10 days, AstroShark every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Loop! | AstroShark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshark/id6755644922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **757** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 496 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [KALI MICHELLE MCINTIRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855219962) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### AstroShark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroshark/id6755644922)

Embark on a fast-paced arcade adventure through deep space. Tap to navigate your shark through asteroid fields, collect stars, and utilize powerups to survive. Compete for your best score and unlock unique cosmetic items.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Collect stars, Activate powerups, Unlock shark costumes, Space-inspired soundtrack, Track best score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Loop! free?

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

### Is AstroShark free?

AstroShark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

AstroShark is rated higher. Pencil Loop! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while AstroShark averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Pencil Loop! shows ads; AstroShark does not.

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

Pencil Loop! ships an update every 10 days, and AstroShark every 8 days. Most recently, Pencil Loop! was updated on October 21, 2026 and AstroShark on October 2, 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.*