# CarLoop vs Jam Bus

The clearest difference is rating: CarLoop at 4.8 against Jam Bus's 3.7. CarLoop also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 3) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Jam Bus's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarLoop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Jam Bus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CarLoop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarLoop has 8.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CarLoop ships an update weekly, Jam Bus daily. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarLoop | Jam Bus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carloop-block-sort/id6779541699/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-bussandfall/id6797530374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 406 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UUTEAM Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890114016) | [Nova Games Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788663516) |

## What reviewers say

### CarLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carloop-block-sort/id6779541699)

A unique sorting puzzle game where you guide colorful blocks from cars onto a track, automatically sorting them by color onto different cars. Enjoy simple tap controls, captivating animations, and a peaceful, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unique car sorting puzzle gameplay, Intuitive tap controls, Visually stunning car physics, Creative level design, Gradually unveil car collection, Soothing sound effects and vibrant visuals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


### Jam Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-bussandfall/id6797530374)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Casual, #54 Top Free · Puzzle, #54 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #55 Top Free · Casual, #117 Top Free · Games, #132 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Guide colored buses to clear matching sand layers. Plan routes carefully to avoid traffic jams and crashes. Solve increasingly complex logic puzzles with satisfying sand-clearing effects.

**Highlights:** Tap to move buses, Match bus color to sand color, Clear lower sand layers, Avoid traffic crashes, Solve logic puzzles, Relaxing color-matching

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Perks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Perks | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bus Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Perks | $10.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Perks | $15.99 | one-time |
| coinpackage | $29.99 | one-time |
| coinpackage | $54.99 | one-time |
| coinpackage | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CarLoop free?

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

### Is Jam Bus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CarLoop or Jam Bus?

CarLoop is rated higher. CarLoop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Jam Bus averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do CarLoop or Jam Bus have ads?

Both CarLoop and Jam Bus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CarLoop or Jam Bus?

CarLoop ships an update weekly, and Jam Bus daily. Most recently, CarLoop was updated on October 11, 2026 and Jam Bus on October 11, 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.*