Comparison

Loop 16 Puzzle vs Retro Neon Games

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

Retro Neon Games

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Your next arcade break is right on your wrist. RETRO NEON GAMES brings nine retro games to Apple Watch, from quick reflex challenges to fishing, memory puzzles and classic board-game strategy. Pick a game, turn the Digital Crown or tap the screen, and make a few spare minutes more fun. EXPLORE THE COLLECTION • Ping Pond — Move your paddle, return the ball and keep the rally going in a colorful arcade showdown. • Ocean Fishing — Move your boat, time your cast and reel in fish with the Digital Crown before time runs out. • Momories — Remember the pixel-art cards and match every pair. • Paw Trail — Run and jump through a platform adventure, timing your moves to clear obstacles. • Neon Lander — Guide your spacecraft to a safe landing. Balance thrust, rotation and fuel to reach the landing pad. • Pulse Mosaic — Rotate and place falling blocks, complete lines and keep the board from filling up. • Neon Snake — Collect food, grow your snake and avoid running into your own tail. • Checkers — Plan your moves, capture pieces and crown your kings. Play against the computer or share the watch for a local two-player game. • Comet Drift — Pilot your craft through an arcade shooting mission, dodge incoming threats and take on enemies. MADE FOR APPLE WATCH Enjoy retro pixel art, neon colors, sound and haptic feedback, with touch and Digital Crown controls tailored to each game. Choose from three difficulty levels, chase local high scores and return to your saved progress. Polish and English language options are included, and no account is required. START FREE, UNLOCK MORE Ping Pond and Ocean Fishing are free to play. Unlock the other seven games permanently with one full-version in-app purchase. No subscription. If you have already purchased the full version, use Restore Purchase in the app. Nine games. One wrist. Pick your next challenge.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop 16 Puzzle at every 10 days against Retro Neon Games's monthly. Retro Neon Games's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop 16 Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, Retro Neon Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Loop 16 Puzzle versus Retro Neon Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop 16 PuzzleRetro Neon Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyoshi IzumiTomasz Cichon

In-app purchases

None

Loop 16 Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Neon Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop 16 Puzzle free?
Loop 16 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Neon Games free?
Retro Neon Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loop 16 Puzzle or Retro Neon Games have ads?
Neither Loop 16 Puzzle nor Retro Neon Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop 16 Puzzle or Retro Neon Games?
Loop 16 Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, and Retro Neon Games monthly. Most recently, Loop 16 Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Retro Neon Games on October 21, 2026.

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