Comparison

LoopedOut vs Verbena

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

Head to head
About

LoopedOut

Features
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LoopedOut is a fast, satisfying puzzle game where every move matters. Create loops, match guulps, and chain combos to build score while the board keeps evolving. In Goal Mode, clear level targets and progress through increasingly tricky boards. In High Score Mode, there is no target. Keep scoring as long as you can and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard. Features: - Loop-based puzzle gameplay with strategic matching - Two modes: Goal Mode and High Score Mode - Quick sessions with a deep scoring strategy - Combo-focused scoring and board management - Online leaderboard competition in High Score Mode

About

Verbena

A cozy word game that blends gardening with roguelike deckbuilding. Spell words to achieve seasonal goals, collect enchanted charms to create powerful combos, and nurture your garden through the changing seasons. Enjoy a relaxed, turn-based experience with no timers or ads.

Highlights
  • Word spelling and garden growing
  • Roguelike deckbuilding mechanics
  • Collect and combine enchanted charms
  • Seasonal progression with unique challenges
  • Daily challenges and leaderboards
  • Relaxed, turn-based gameplay
  • Cozy visuals and soothing soundtrack
Features
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Verbena — a cozy word roguelike. Spell words. Grow your garden. Chase the bloom. Verbena blends the calm of a cozy garden with the moreish "just one more run" of a roguelike deckbuilder. Draw a rack of letters, spell words to reach each season's goal, then visit the Garden Shop to collect enchanted charms — a Sunflower that adds to every word, a Dewdrop that rewards vowels, a Lucky Ladybug that multiplies your score. Stack charms into run-defining combos and see how many seasons your garden can survive. No timers. No pressure. No ads, ever. A fresh fusion — word game meets roguelike deckbuilder Collect from 17 charms (with a Charm Codex to complete) and build wild combos Special seasons add twists — gentler goals, bonus leaves, lusher words Daily Challenge — everyone gets the same letters; build your streak A garden that blooms through Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter as you climb Cozy visuals, a soothing synth soundtrack, and a relaxed turn-based pace Light & dark "night garden" themes — and it autosaves, so pick up anytime Universal — plays on iPhone and iPad Accessibility-minded: no timers, Relaxed difficulty, VoiceOver, readable-letters, reduce-motion, a Hint helper Game Center leaderboards & achievements, plus personal Records A 200,000-word dictionary Try 7 days free, then S$2.99/month — no ads, no tracking, cancel anytime Whether you have two minutes or twenty, plant a new garden and watch it bloom. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LoopedOut4 screens
Verbena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verbena at none against LoopedOut's 1. Verbena also leads on ads (none vs shown). LoopedOut's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. LoopedOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Verbena asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LoopedOut versus Verbena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopedOutVerbena
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmol SamantNaizhong Xu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopedOut

One-time1
  • Ad-Free (One-Time Purchase)$0.99
None

Verbena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopedOut free?
LoopedOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verbena free?
Verbena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopedOut or Verbena have ads?
LoopedOut shows ads; Verbena does not.

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