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 - The definitive logic puzzle experience for serious puzzle solvers. Based on the classic Nikoli puzzle, this app delivers a refined, performance-optimized implementation with intelligent puzzle generation and comprehensive progress tracking. Technical Features: • Algorithmically generated puzzles ensuring high-quality challenges • Three calibrated difficulty tiers: 5Ɨ5 (Easy), 7Ɨ7 (Medium), 10Ɨ10 (Hard) • Real-time conflict detection with visual feedback • Efficient undo system with 100-step history • Persistent state management with auto-save • Performance-optimized rendering for smooth 60fps gameplay Game Mechanics: • Three-state edge marking: line, cross, undecided • Loop validation: single continuous closed path verification • Clue satisfaction: numerical constraint checking • Best time tracking per difficulty level • Completion statistics and progress analytics Designed for players who appreciate mathematical logic, constraint satisfaction problems, and systematic problem-solving. Ideal for fans of Sudoku, Minesweeper, and other deductive reasoning puzzles. Elevate your puzzle-solving expertise.

About

LOOP

Features
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Connect the dots into a single closed loop, using only the numbers as clues. LOOP is a calm, focused logic puzzle for a quiet moment of your day. New to it? The app coaches you one move at a time, so you can start today. LOOP is a Slitherlink puzzle, also known as Fences or Loopy. Each number tells you how many of that cell's four sides belong to the loop. Follow the numbers and draw one unbroken loop with no branches. ā–  PLAY WITH PEACE OF MIND - Free to start. No subscription - No third-party ads (only promotions for the developer's own apps) - Your records stay on your device ā–  WHY YOU'LL LIKE LOOP - Every puzzle has exactly one solution. No ambiguous boards - Easy and Medium can be solved by pure logic, with no guessing - Four levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert - A daily challenge and a streak that grows - A guided how-to walks you through your very first puzzle - Practice mode explains the next move and why it works - Achievements that grow as you play - Undo and redo, pinch to zoom, and drag to draw lines - Stats: puzzles solved, streak, no-hint rate, total play time, and solved / best / average per level - Made for iPhone and iPad, in English and Japanese, with Dark Mode support ā–  GREAT FOR - Fans of Slitherlink and other pencil puzzles - Sudoku players looking for their next logic challenge - Anyone who wants a quiet break to focus - Beginners who want to learn the techniques step by step ā–  PRIVACY AND SAFETY - Puzzles work without an internet connection - No account and no personal information - The app reads public App Store information only to show the developer's other apps

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
LOOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slitherlink at none against LOOP's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LOOP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slitherlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Slitherlink versus LOOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkLOOP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꙓ 郭torankirite

In-app purchases

None

Slitherlink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink or LOOP have ads?
Neither Slitherlink nor LOOP shows ads.

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