# Slitherlink vs Tendril Puzzles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tendril Puzzles at none against Slitherlink's 1. Tendril Puzzles also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Slitherlink's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slitherlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tendril Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slitherlink ships an update every 3 weeks, Tendril Puzzles every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slitherlink | Tendril Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN URBANEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875347262) | [MJK APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479397424) |

## What reviewers say

### Slitherlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherlink-loop-puzzle/id6765857599)

Solve logic puzzles by drawing a single, continuous loop based on number clues. Explore over 1,200 puzzles, including daily challenges and expert levels. Offers offline play, customizable themes, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Draw a continuous loop, Follow number clues, 1,200+ puzzles, Daily challenges, Offline play, Light and dark themes, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slitherlink Premium Unlock | $3.00 | one-time |


### Tendril Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendril-puzzles/id6788026885)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slitherlink free?

Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tendril Puzzles free?

Tendril Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Slitherlink or Tendril Puzzles have ads?

Tendril Puzzles shows ads; Slitherlink does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or Tendril Puzzles?

Slitherlink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tendril Puzzles every 10 days. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tendril Puzzles on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
