Comparison

Slitherlink Loop vs Masyu

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

Head to head
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.

About

Masyu

Features
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Masyu is the classic Japanese pearl puzzle — draw one closed loop through every black and white pearl. Clean rules. Deep logic. Built for touch: swipe to draw, pinch to zoom, long-press to mark edges, undo anytime. FEATURES • Authentic Masyu / Pearl Puzzle gameplay • 6 sizes from quick 5×7 to deep 10×15 • Daily Challenge with calendar history • Random Challenge for endless variety • Beginner tour and tips • Offline play, timer & best scores • Missions to track your progress Simple to start. Satisfying to master. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.puzzles-together.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Slitherlink Loop4 screens
Masyu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slitherlink Loop at none against Masyu's shown. Slitherlink Loop also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Masyu's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Slitherlink Loop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Masyu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink Loop ships an update every 4 days, Masyu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Slitherlink Loop versus Masyu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlink LoopMasyu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy Tsai建明 顾

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Slitherlink Loop

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

Masyu

One-time1
  • 30 puzzles$0.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink Loop free?
Slitherlink Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Masyu free?
Masyu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink Loop or Masyu have ads?
Masyu shows ads; Slitherlink Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink Loop or Masyu?
Slitherlink Loop ships an update every 4 days, and Masyu fortnightly. Most recently, Slitherlink Loop was updated on September 17, 2026 and Masyu on September 29, 2026.

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