Comparison

Loomlatch vs AreaNest

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

Head to head
About

Loomlatch

Features
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Loomlatch is a tactile ribbon-routing puzzle built for short, satisfying moments. Each ribbon begins beneath a unique jewel. Tap a clasp to switch it between straight and crossed, then watch the satin paths reshape through the instrument. Guide every ribbon to the matching emblem at the bottom. What begins with one simple clasp grows into a compact mechanical puzzle box: sealed clasps, linked twins, one-way ratchets, repeated colors, and layered combinations make every chapter feel different. Features: - 42 handcrafted puzzles across seven chapters - One-touch play with animated visual tutorials - Distinct colors and emblems so sound is never required - Par goals for elegant solutions - Original generated backgrounds and interface artwork - Sound and haptic controls - No ads, no account, no tracking - Fully playable offline - Designed exclusively for iPhone

About

AreaNest

A logic puzzle game where you divide a board into rectangles based on numbered areas. New mechanics are introduced as you progress, requiring strategic thinking to solve increasingly complex challenges.

Highlights
  • Rectangle division logic puzzles
  • Progressive introduction of new gimmicks
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Multiple worlds and stages
  • Simple, learnable rules
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Divide the board into rectangles so that each number matches the area of its region. The basic rules are simple to learn. But in AreaNest, that’s only the beginning. As you progress, new gimmicks appear—Pivots, mystery “?” cells with hidden numbers, special cells that change how areas are counted, and more. A strategy that worked on the last stage may not work on the next. Observe the board. Think it through. Find the breakthrough. AreaNest is a logic puzzle where every stage adds a new twist to the rules you thought you knew. 【Features of AreaNest】 ・Simple rules that are easy to learn and quick to play ・A growing variety of gimmicks as you progress ・From approachable puzzles to challenging stages that demand careful thought ・Hints to help you when you get stuck ・Plenty of stages spread across a variety of worlds “It can only go here.” That satisfying moment when everything suddenly clicks. Simple rules, combined with gimmicks that twist your expectations. Take on a new kind of area logic puzzle with AreaNest.

Screenshots

Loomlatch4 screens
AreaNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loomlatch at none against AreaNest's 8. Loomlatch also leads on ads (none vs shown). AreaNest's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. AreaNest sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Loomlatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Loomlatch versus AreaNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoomlatchAreaNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFestus Sports and Finance FoundationDaisuke Minobe

In-app purchases

None

Loomlatch

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

AreaNest

One-time8
  • World NAGOYA$1.99
  • World TOKYO$1.99
  • World OSAKA$1.99
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  • World OKINAWA$1.99
  • World MERCURY$2.99
  • World VENUS$2.99
  • World EARTH$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Loomlatch free?
Loomlatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AreaNest free?
AreaNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loomlatch or AreaNest have ads?
AreaNest shows ads; Loomlatch does not.

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