Comparison

LOOP vs Slitherlink Loop

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

Head to head
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. ■ 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. ■ 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 ■ Privacy & peace of mind - No internet connection or server needed. - No account and no personal data required. - Your records stay on your device.

About

Slitherlink Loop

Features
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Draw one closed loop. Use the numbers as clues. Never guess. Slinkora is offline Slitherlink — the Nikoli classic also known as Fences. Sixty boards, each solver-checked to a single solution. No forced timer. Every level is open from day one. • 60 unique-solution boards across four packs: Tutorial, Easy, Medium, Hard • Clear all 60 to unlock Endless — fresh loops generated on your device • 3 guided tutorials, then pure logic • Tap between dots to draw a line; long-press to mark × • Stuck? A hint fixes one edge — a line you’re missing, or one you drew by mistake • Colour-blind mode and single-step undo • Ads only after your first 10 clears, and only when you leave a finished board One loop. Pure logic.

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
Slitherlink Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Slitherlink Loop at every 4 days against LOOP's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LOOP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Slitherlink Loop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOP ships an update every 4 weeks, Slitherlink Loop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LOOP versus Slitherlink Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPSlitherlink Loop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertorankiriteAndy Tsai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Slitherlink Loop

One-time3
  • 15 Slitherlink Hints$1.99
  • Ad-Free Slitherlink$4.99
  • 50 Slitherlink Hints$4.99

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slitherlink Loop free?
Slitherlink Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOP or Slitherlink Loop have ads?
Neither LOOP nor Slitherlink Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOOP or Slitherlink Loop?
LOOP ships an update every 4 weeks, and Slitherlink Loop every 4 days. Most recently, LOOP was updated on September 23, 2026 and Slitherlink Loop on September 17, 2026.

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