Comparison

Loop 16 Puzzle vs Capture Squares

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

Head to head
About

Loop 16 Puzzle

Features
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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!

About

Capture Squares

Features
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Capture Squares — the classic dots-and-boxes strategy game, built for Apple Watch. Tap to draw a line between two dots. Complete the fourth side of a box to claim it — and take another turn. Claim more squares than a smart AI to win. The timeless pencil-and-paper classic, now on your wrist. No phone needed. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • One-tap play — tap an edge to draw a line • Smart AI with real chain/double-cross strategy, scaling in difficulty • NEW Daily Challenge — a fresh puzzle every day, difficulty ramps through the week, build a streak • Board sizes from 3×3 to 5×5 — quick glanceable rounds • Pure strategy, no luck • Play fully offline, anytime • Progress & stats saved automatically • Built native for Apple Watch — no ads, no in-app purchases

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Capture Squares at 13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Loop 16 Puzzle versus Capture Squares: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop 16 PuzzleCapture Squares
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyoshi Izumi锦东 陈

In-app purchases

None

Loop 16 Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Capture Squares

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop 16 Puzzle free?
Loop 16 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capture Squares free?
Capture Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loop 16 Puzzle or Capture Squares have ads?
Neither Loop 16 Puzzle nor Capture Squares shows ads.

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