# Retro Restore vs Yarn Away Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Yarn Away Loop at 4.9 against Retro Restore's 2.2. Yarn Away Loop also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 4%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Restore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yarn Away Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yarn Away Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarn Away Loop has 171 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Retro Restore's written reviews are positive against 29% of Yarn Away Loop's.

Retro Restore ships an update every 3 weeks, Yarn Away Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Restore | Yarn Away Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-restore-cleaning-asmr/id6758330666/reviews) | **[4.9 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-away-loop/id6760118786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bulky Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561346071) | [MOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890183787) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Restore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-restore-cleaning-asmr/id6758330666)

Restore dusty vintage items with satisfying ASMR sounds. Scrub, polish, and transform old treasures from grimy to sparkling clean. Unlock new items and enjoy a peaceful restoration journey.

**Highlights:** Satisfying restoration journey, Clean multiple vintage items, Simple interactions for all ages, Transform items from grimy to sparkling, Unlock new items and collections

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Yarn Away Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-away-loop/id6760118786)

Guide colorful yarn strands to paint pixel art in this relaxing puzzle game. Strategically place elements and match colors to 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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legend Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Restore free?

Retro Restore 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, Retro Restore or Yarn Away Loop?

Yarn Away Loop is rated higher. Retro Restore averages 2.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Yarn Away Loop averages 4.9 from 171 ratings.

### Do Retro Restore or Yarn Away Loop have ads?

Both Retro Restore and Yarn Away Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Restore or Yarn Away Loop?

Retro Restore ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yarn Away Loop weekly. Most recently, Retro Restore was updated on October 31, 2026 and Yarn Away Loop on November 9, 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.*