Loop 16 Puzzle vs Backgammon
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!
Backgammon
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Enjoy a simple and focused backgammon experience built for both iPhone and Apple Watch. Play against a friend in local player-vs-player mode or challenge the AI and adjust the difficulty to match your level. The game is designed to be easy to pick up while still giving you the full feel of classic backgammon, including bar entry, bearing off, legal move handling, and standard board setup. Features: - Play on iPhone and Apple Watch - Local player vs player mode - Player vs AI mode - Adjustable AI difficulty - Standard backgammon rules and numbering - Tap-friendly controls for quick play - Play offline Whether you want a fast casual game on your wrist or a more relaxed match on your phone, Backgammon makes it easy to jump in and play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Backgammon at 18.6 against Loop 16 Puzzle's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Loop 16 Puzzle | Backgammon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Izumi | DegerGames |
In-app purchases
Loop 16 Puzzle
No in-app purchases
Backgammon
No in-app purchases









