Comparison

Slitherlink vs LOOP

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

Features
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Slitherlink – Relaxing Logic Puzzle Game Slitherlink is a minimalist logic puzzle game where you connect dots to form a single continuous loop. Use the numbers as clues and discover the correct path. Easy to learn, satisfying to master. Features: • Unlimited free puzzles All puzzles are completely free to play. No locked content, no restrictions. • Endless gameplay Puzzles are randomly generated, so every game is new. No predefined levels – just infinite variety. • Daily puzzle Solve a new challenge every day and keep your mind sharp. • Minimalist design Clean interface, smooth controls, and a distraction-free experience. • Unlockable skins Customize the look of the game with a variety of visual themes. • Optional ads only No forced ads. Watch rewarded ads only if you choose to earn hints or in-game currency. • Helpful hints Stuck on a puzzle? Use hints to keep progressing at your own pace. Whether you want to relax or challenge your brain, Slitherlink offers a perfect balance of calm gameplay and logical thinking. Download now and start solving endless puzzles.

About

LOOP

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Connect the dots into a single closed loop, using only the numbers as your clues. LOOP is a calm, focused logic puzzle you can pick up in a spare minute. New to it? The app walks you through solving, one step at a time. LOOP is a Slitherlink (also called Loop the Loop or Fences). Each number tells you how many of that cell's four sides are part of the loop. Follow the numbers to draw one single loop — no branches, no loose ends. ā–  Why you'll like LOOP - A simple rule: turn the numbers into one closed loop. - Every puzzle has exactly one solution — never ambiguous. - Easy and Medium are solvable by pure logic — no guessing required. - Four levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert. - A daily challenge, plus a streak that grows as you keep going. - An interactive how-to that guides your very first solve. - A coached Practice mode that explains the next move and WHY. - Undo/redo, pinch-to-zoom, and optional auto-X for smooth play. - Rich stats: solves, average time, streaks, per-level bests, a daily calendar. - Fully offline. No account, no sign-up. - English & Japanese. Easy on the eyes in Dark Mode. ā–  Great for - Fans of Slitherlink and pencil puzzles - Anyone who wants a quiet moment of focus between tasks - Sudoku solvers looking for their next logic puzzle - Beginners who want to learn the ropes properly ā–  Privacy & peace of mind - No internet connection or server needed. - No account and no personal data required. - Your records stay on your device.

Screenshots

Slitherlink3 screens
LOOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LOOP at none against Slitherlink's shown. Slitherlink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Slitherlink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LOOP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 5 days, LOOP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Slitherlink versus LOOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkLOOP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIOTR TOMASZ BIALAStorankirite

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time10
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • 5x Random Line Hint$0.99
  • Paper skin$0.99
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  • 3x Cell Check Hint$1.99
  • 800 Coins$1.99
  • Neon Space skin$1.99
  • 5x Line Check Hint$1.99
  • 2500 Coins$4.99
  • 7000 Coins$9.99
  • Kawaii Kitty skin$9.99
1 purchases

LOOP

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink or LOOP have ads?
Slitherlink shows ads; LOOP does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or LOOP?
Slitherlink ships an update every 5 days, and LOOP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on September 26, 2026 and LOOP on August 8, 2026.

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