Loop 16 Puzzle vs Match Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop 16 Puzzle
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A new twist on the classic 16-puzzle! Unlike traditional puzzles with an empty space, this puzzle uses all 16 pieces. Slide rows or columns—as pieces disappear off one edge, they reappear on the other! 【How to Play】 - Objective: Arrange tiles 1–16 in numerical order. - Loop Slide: Swipe any row or column. The grid loops infinitely. - Level System: Level 1 requires 1 move to solve. Completed it to unlock the next level! 【Features】 - Pick Your Level: Use the "+" and "–" buttons to start from any level up to your [Best] + 1. - Auto-Save: Your [Best] level is always saved so you can resume anytime. - Easy Menu: Long-Press the screen to quit the current puzzle and Start Over w/ Assist, challenge a different issue, or reset your [Best] level. - Assisted Practice: Use "Start Over w/ Assist" to help solve difficult puzzles. Note: Clearing a puzzle with Assist will not increase your level—use it to hone your skills! Challenge yourself and see how many moves ahead you can think!
Match Game
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The match-3 puzzle game built for your wrist. Match Game - Fruit and Candy brings a satisfying puzzle action to Apple Watch. Swap fruits to make rows and columns of three or more — then watch the cascades rack up combos and chain reactions you never saw coming. 50 levels across 5 tiers From breezy warm-ups to Expert showdowns that demand every move counts. Each level has a score target and a move limit — finish within your moves to earn up to 3 stars. Special tiles that change everything Hit a big match and you might create a row blaster, column blaster, bomb, cross star, lightning strike, or rainbow candy. String them together in a cascade and watch the whole board explode. Combos & cascades Every time a cleared board refills and triggers another match, your multiplier climbs. Two matches side by side? Bonus points. Deep cascade chains? Massive points. Skins Play with Classic fruits, a Lunch spread, or a box of Donuts. Go Pro for a one-time purchase and get unlimited tries (no energy limit), all skins unlocked, and one revive per level — so a bad run doesn't have to end your game. Optimized for Apple Watch with a crisp OLED display, haptic feedback, and controls designed for a small screen.
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Match Game at 13.0 against Loop 16 Puzzle's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Loop 16 Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, Match Game weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop 16 Puzzle | Match Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Izumi | IMABEAR STUDIOS LLC |
In-app purchases
Loop 16 Puzzle
No in-app purchases
Match Game
No in-app purchases









