Loomlatch vs SUMI PATH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Loomlatch
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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
SUMI PATH
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Find the one path that makes everything fit. SUMI PATH is a quiet number-path puzzle for iPhone, inspired by washi paper and sumi ink. Three simple rules: ⢠Connect numbers that add up to 10 ⢠Move up, down, left or right; paths cannot cross or share a cell ⢠Fill every cell except obstacles to clear the board Connecting the pairs is only the beginning. To fit every path on the board, you will need to read ahead, rethink a route and find the arrangement that works. Every included puzzle has been verified to have exactly one solution. Included: ⢠430 numbered levels ⢠6 practice puzzles ⢠365 daily puzzles that run on-device ⢠A high-difficulty stage every 10 levels ⢠Up to 3 hints per play ⢠Undo, reset and automatic progress saving ⢠Washi, Morning Mist and Evening Ink themes ⢠Clear records, streaks and hint-free stats ⢠Shareable images of in-progress boards before using help, and completed boards ⢠Japanese and English ⢠VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, High Contrast and Reduce Motion support Free to play: Levels 1ā40, practice, daily puzzles, hints, all themes and statistics are free. Full Edition (one-time in-app purchase): Unlock Levels 41ā430 and answer previews except on each 10-level high-difficulty stage. Progression still matters: each new section opens after you clear the preceding high-difficulty stage. No subscription. The current price is shown in the in-app purchase screen. There is no time limit or timer during play. There are no ads, accounts, analytics, tracking or developer-operated servers. All puzzles and hints work offline, and progress is stored on your device. A connection to Apple may be needed to load product information, purchase or restore. Take it one path at a time.
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Verdict
Loomlatch and SUMI PATH are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Loomlatch | SUMI PATH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Festus Sports and Finance Foundation | AKIHIRO OHNO |
In-app purchases
Loomlatch
No in-app purchases
SUMI PATH
No in-app purchases









