Comparison

Pixel Away vs Yarn Away Loop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Away

Tap to launch color carriers onto a conveyor belt. Carriers release balls to match pixel cubes, clearing the board. Manage carrier ammo and conveyor capacity for strategic progression.

Highlights
  • Tap to launch carriers
  • Match colored balls to pixel cubes
  • Manage carrier ammo count
  • Utilize conveyor belt capacity
  • Strategic timing and ordering
  • Progressive board clearing
Features
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The conveyor is ready, and your color carriers are on standby. Tap to send one onto the conveyor, where it releases a stream of balls onto matching-color pixel cubes. The number above each carrier shows its ammo count how many interactions it can make. When it runs out, it leaves the stage. If ammo remains, it moves into one of the five waiting slots and can be sent back to the conveyor for another round. The conveyor has limited capacity, so timing matters. Send carriers in the right order, manage the run, and gradually build progress across the board, one interaction at a time. A simple, satisfying loop: tap → run → repeat

About

Yarn Away Loop

Guide colorful yarn strands to paint beautiful pixel art in this relaxing puzzle game. Strategically place elements and match colors to complete levels and reveal stunning designs. Enjoy satisfying gameplay with smooth animations and helpful boosters.

Highlights
  • Guide yarn strands to paint pixel art
  • Strategic element placement
  • Unlock new levels and designs
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Helpful boosters
  • Satisfying animations and haptic feedback
Features
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Yarn Away Loop is a colorful and relaxing puzzle game where you guide vibrant yarn strands to paint beautiful pixel art! HOW TO PLAY Tap yarn strands to send them along the conveyor. Watch as they color matching areas on the pixel canvas. Strategically place elements on the board to complete each level. Unlock new levels and discover stunning pixel art designs. SIMPLE BUT ADDICTIVE Easy to learn with intuitive tap controls. As levels progress, you will need to think ahead and plan your moves carefully. EXCITING CHALLENGES Each level brings new patterns and combinations to solve. Match the right colors to the right spots on the canvas to reveal the hidden pixel art. HELPFUL BOOSTERS Stuck on a level? Use boosters to help you through tricky puzzles and keep the fun going. SATISFYING GAMEPLAY Enjoy smooth animations and gentle haptic feedback as yarn strands glide along the conveyor and paint the canvas. Every completed design feels rewarding. Download Yarn Away Loop and start your colorful journey today!

Screenshots

Pixel Away4 screens
Yarn Away Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Away at none against Yarn Away Loop's shown. Pixel Away also leads on ratings volume (628 vs 123) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Away sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Away Loop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pixel Away against 4.9 for Yarn Away Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Away has 628 ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Pixel Away's written reviews are positive against 29% of Yarn Away Loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Away ships an update weekly, Yarn Away Loop every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Away versus Yarn Away Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel AwayYarn Away Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (628 ratings)4.9 (123 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings628 — better123
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPunaj MikayeMOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Pixel Away

All ratings628 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral22.7%
Negative51.5%

Yarn Away Loop

All ratings123 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Pixel Away

One-time14
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Limited Revive Offer$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Golden Pass$11.99
  • Special Offer Pack 1$11.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Day 1 Offer Large Bundle$39.99
  • Large Bundle$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
11 purchases

Yarn Away Loop

One-time11
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • Small Pack$1.99
  • Pack 5.99$5.99
Show 8 more
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Explorer Bundle$9.99
  • No Ads Pack$11.99
  • Normal Pack$14.99
  • Master Bundle$19.99
  • Big Pack$29.99
  • Legend Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is Pixel Away free?
Pixel Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yarn Away Loop free?
Yarn Away Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Away or Yarn Away Loop?
Yarn Away Loop is rated higher. Pixel Away averages 4.8 out of 5 from 628 ratings, while Yarn Away Loop averages 4.9 from 123 ratings.
Do Pixel Away or Yarn Away Loop have ads?
Yarn Away Loop shows ads; Pixel Away does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Away or Yarn Away Loop?
Pixel Away ships an update weekly, and Yarn Away Loop every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel Away was updated on September 23, 2026 and Yarn Away Loop on September 23, 2026.

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