Loomlatch vs Teach the Thief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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
Teach the Thief
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Meet Pip: small paws, big plans, and a weakness for shiny things. In Teach the Thief, every heist starts with two choices. Pick two treasures that share a color, a shape, or both, then watch Pip scoop up everything that matches. The trick? Make every grab count—and leave the protected treasure alone. A LITTLE CHOICE. A BIG HAUL. Match different shapes of the same color to collect that color. Match the same shape in different colors to collect that shape. Match both to narrow the haul. Preview exactly what Pip will steal before you commit. 50 HEISTS TO OUTSMART Explore a playful museum map full of bite-sized puzzles. Plan around protected pieces, preserve useful pairs, and clear each board within your grabs. LEARN WITH PIP A hands-on Level Zero tutorial walks you through the basics. Experiment with free undo, restart, and hints as you find your way to the perfect heist. DRESS FOR THE JOB Earn Rose after Heist 4 and Midnight after Heist 15. Or give Pip a new look with optional King, Wizard, Pirate, Astronaut, Detective, and Chef outfits. Your equipped outfit follows Pip throughout the game, from peeking over the board to taking a well-earned nap. PLAY AT YOUR PACE No timers. No account required. Just you, Pip, and one more clever little heist. Teach the Thief is free to play with ads after Heist 3 and later heists. A one-time No Ads purchase removes ads. Additional outfits are optional one-time purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loomlatch at none against Teach the Thief's 7. Loomlatch also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Teach the Thief sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Loomlatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Loomlatch | Teach the Thief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Festus Sports and Finance Foundation | Vinicios Cunha |
In-app purchases
Loomlatch
No in-app purchases
Teach the Thief
- King Pip$0.99
- Wizard Pip$0.99
- Pirate Pip$0.99
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- Astronaut Pip$0.99
- Detective Pip$0.99
- Chef Pip$0.99
- No Ads$4.99









