Comparison

LOOP vs Crossword Shuffle

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 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. ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ PRIVACY - Puzzles work without an internet connection - No account and no personal information - Your records stay on your device - The app reads public App Store information only to show the developer's other apps

About

Crossword Shuffle

Engage in a fast-paced crossword experience where the grid dynamically rearranges if you stall. Solve themed puzzles against the clock, with solved words remaining in place. Utilize power-ups and choose clue styles to match your skill level.

Highlights
  • Themed mini-crosswords
  • Dynamic shuffling grid
  • Two clue styles (Beginner/Advanced)
  • Adjustable game clock
  • Power-ups available
  • Daily coin bonus
Features
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Crossword Shuffle is the crossword that won't sit still. Every puzzle is a themed mini-crossword and a race against the clock. Solve fast — because if you stall, the unsolved board SHUFFLES itself into a brand-new grid. Your solved words always survive; everything else rearranges. Find your rhythm and stay ahead of the shuffle. HOW TO PLAY • Fill in every word before the game clock runs out. • Stall too long and the board shuffles — solved words stay put. • Cursed words take over the grid: solve that one word in time, or the board falls into Chaos Mode with rapid-fire shuffles. Break out by solving any word. • Under the wire? The board locks for a clean final sprint. FEATURES • A dozen themes — Animals, Music, Outer Space, In the Kitchen, Sports, Travel and more. Every grid is fully on-theme. • Two clue styles — Beginner for straightforward definitions, Advanced for tricky, late-week wordplay. Same grids, your call. • Set your own pace — pick a game clock from 2:30 to 5:00. • Power-ups for when you're stuck — reveal a letter, freeze the shuffle timer, or add 30 seconds. • Build solving streaks, earn coins, and collect a free daily bonus. • A quick, friendly walkthrough gets first-timers playing in seconds. • Elegant paper-and-ink design with classic serif type. No account, no filler — just you, the clock, and a grid that fights back. Can you clear the board before it shuffles away? LICENSE AND USAGE This application is licensed, not sold, to you by HWY Enigma LLC. Your use of this application is governed by HWY Enigma's Terms of Service: https://hwyenigma.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://hwyenigma.com/crossword-shuffle-policy By downloading, installing, or using this application, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Screenshots

LOOP4 screens
Crossword Shuffle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LOOP at none against Crossword Shuffle's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Crossword Shuffle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LOOP versus Crossword Shuffle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOPCrossword Shuffle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertorankiriteHWY Enigma LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOOP

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
6 purchases

Crossword Shuffle

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,750 Coins$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 3,250 Coins$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 7,500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is LOOP free?
LOOP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossword Shuffle free?
Crossword Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LOOP or Crossword Shuffle have ads?
Crossword Shuffle shows ads; LOOP does not.

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