Comparison

HamiLoop vs Senbon Kumiki

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

Head to head
About

HamiLoop

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HamiLoop: Draw one loop. Pass through every square on the grid exactly once. That's the whole idea behind HamiLoop, and it's harder than it sounds. What looks like a simple rule turns into a real puzzle once the grid grows, and figuring out the right path can take real thought. Grid sizes vary a lot, so difficulty varies with them. Some puzzles are solved in a couple of moments, others take much longer and require some careful planning. With 150,000 preloaded levels, you can pick a size and difficulty that suits your mood, and a new difficult puzzle is added every day if you're after something tougher. There are no timers and no countdowns anywhere in the app, so every puzzle can be worked through at your own pace. Each puzzle is presented with clean, colorful visuals, though the colors are purely decorative and don't affect the solving itself. If you like tackling more than one thing at a time, you can keep several levels open in parallel, so an easier puzzle is always there when you want a break from a harder one. Alongside the daily challenge, an extra hard puzzle is released once a week for players looking for something tougher still. The core idea of the game is inspired by Hamiltonian cycles, a well known concept from graph theory, giving the puzzle a solid mathematical foundation beneath its simple rule.

About

Senbon Kumiki

Features
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One piece looks ready to leave. But what will it block next? Senbon Kumiki is a 3D wooden puzzle about finding the right order. Tap a piece to move it in its marked direction. Read the shapes and overlapping layers, then work out how to free them all. MAKE ROOM BEFORE YOU REMOVE A piece that cannot come out yet may still move partway. Shift it to open a path, free another piece, then return to the first. Discover the satisfaction of a sequence that finally fits together. FROM INTRODUCTION TO STAGE 5 The main course has 72 puzzles across six stages, with 12 in each. Every stage is available from the start. Learn the arrows and stopping points, then use several pieces to open paths and plan which exits to keep for later. UNDO. RETHINK. TRY AGAIN. There is no timer. In the main course, undo one move at a time, as often as you like, at no costโ€”even before you reach a dead end. When no piece can move, a dead-end message helps you pause and try another order. A LITTLE EVERY DAY Three daily picks and six weekly picks offer a fresh selection from the included collection. Play a quick puzzle or settle into a longer challenge. SMALL MOVES, SATISFYING FINISHES Soft wooden sounds accompany your moves, with animated effects when a puzzle is complete. Turn sound on or off and choose reduced motion in the settings. Play the core game offline, with no account required. Progress is saved on your device. Available in English and Japanese. Usage analytics is optional. Progress does not sync between devices.

Screenshots

HamiLoop4 screens
Senbon Kumiki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Senbon Kumiki at none against HamiLoop's 5. Senbon Kumiki also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HamiLoop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Senbon Kumiki asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamiLoop ships an update every 6 days, Senbon Kumiki every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
HamiLoop versus Senbon Kumiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamiLoopSenbon Kumiki
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.215.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB78 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBastion Peak e.U.Shumpei Suzuki

In-app purchases

5 purchases

HamiLoop

One-time5
  • 10 Hints$0.49
  • 25 Hints$0.99
  • Premium$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 100 Hints$3.99
  • 250 Hints$7.99
None

Senbon Kumiki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamiLoop free?
HamiLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Senbon Kumiki free?
Senbon Kumiki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamiLoop or Senbon Kumiki have ads?
HamiLoop shows ads; Senbon Kumiki does not.
Which is updated more often, HamiLoop or Senbon Kumiki?
HamiLoop ships an update every 6 days, and Senbon Kumiki every 2 days. Most recently, HamiLoop was updated on October 28, 2026 and Senbon Kumiki on October 26, 2026.

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