# Yarn Loop vs Yarn Out 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Yarn Loop at none against Yarn Out 3D's shown. Yarn Loop also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). Yarn Out 3D's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 48%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarn Loop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Out 3D sells 22 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 Yarn Loop against 4.8 for Yarn Out 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarn Loop has 57K ratings behind it against 9.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Yarn Loop's written reviews are positive against 61% of Yarn Out 3D's.

Yarn Loop ships an update every 6 days, Yarn Out 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn Loop | Yarn Out 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-out-3d/id6762710521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 9.7K |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 276 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn Loop

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Casual, #21 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #23 Top Free · Casual, #25 Top Free · Puzzle, #38 Top Grossing · Games, #43 Top Free · Games, #114 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarn Flow 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| Yarn Flow 40 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Yarn Out 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-out-3d/id6762710521)

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle game where you untangle colorful yarn loops. Strategically tap and move pieces to clear tangled paths and solve logic challenges. Progress through increasingly complex levels with satisfying unraveling mechanics.

**Highlights:** 3D yarn loop unraveling, Logic puzzle gameplay, Satisfying tap-to-solve mechanics, Colorful thread visuals, Increasingly challenging levels, Relaxing puzzle experience

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Merge Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yarn Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarn Loop free?

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

### Is Yarn Out 3D free?

Yarn Out 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yarn Loop or Yarn Out 3D?

Yarn Loop is rated higher. Yarn Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Yarn Out 3D averages 4.8 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Yarn Loop or Yarn Out 3D have ads?

Yarn Out 3D shows ads; Yarn Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yarn Loop or Yarn Out 3D?

Yarn Loop ships an update every 6 days, and Yarn Out 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yarn Loop was updated on October 21, 2026 and Yarn Out 3D on October 21, 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.*