Comparison

Loop 16 Puzzle vs Gyre

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

Gyre

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Six coloured rings stand between your marker and the compass in the middle. Turn the rings until the gaps line up, roll the marker through, and find the shortest way out. 99 mazes, on iPhone and Apple Watch. HOW TO PLAY Swipe anywhere on the maze to turn the selected ring. Tap a coloured thumb under the board to pick another ring. Swipe the marker up or down and it rolls along the top lane, as far as the open gaps let it. READ THE DOTS Several rings can cover the same wall. The dots on the centre line show which rings still block the way. When a ring turns green, the path is open. Line up the gaps first, then move. EVERY MAZE IS FAIR No luck, no dead ends. A solver checks every maze before it ships, so there is always a way through, and par is the fewest moves possible. Replay a level and you get the same maze, so you can learn it and beat your own best. THREE STARS PER LEVEL Finish at or under par for three stars. One star unlocks the next maze, so you can keep going now and come back for a better route later. 99 mazes that get harder step by step, up to traps that run two rings deep. ON YOUR WRIST Gyre also runs on Apple Watch, no iPhone needed. Turn the rings with the Digital Crown and swipe to move the marker. Your stars sync both ways, so a maze you beat on the watch counts on the phone too. Levels 1-8 are free on the watch; one purchase unlocks the rest. MADE FOR QUIET MOMENTS - Works offline - No account, no sign-up - Light theme by day, dark theme at night - Pick your marker style and size, and how big the wall dots are - Sound, haptics and motion cues can all be turned off - No energy, no timers, no move limits FREE TO PLAY On iPhone, Gyre is free with a small banner ad. One purchase removes the ad for good. The only other purchase is the watch level pack. Level 1 is waiting. Start turning.

Screenshots

Gyre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop 16 Puzzle at none against Gyre's 1. Loop 16 Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gyre's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. Gyre sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loop 16 Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop 16 Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, Gyre weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Loop 16 Puzzle versus Gyre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop 16 PuzzleGyre
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyoshi IzumiViktor Slivinskyi

In-app purchases

None

Loop 16 Puzzle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gyre

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Loop 16 Puzzle free?
Loop 16 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gyre free?
Gyre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop 16 Puzzle or Gyre have ads?
Gyre shows ads; Loop 16 Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Loop 16 Puzzle or Gyre?
Loop 16 Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, and Gyre weekly. Most recently, Loop 16 Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gyre on October 14, 2026.

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