Slitherlink vs Loopnest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Slitherlink
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Slitherlink, the classic logic puzzle ā drawn like pen on paper. The rules are simple. Each number counts the lines surrounding its cell. Satisfy every number while drawing one single closed loop ā no branches, no crossings ā and the puzzle is complete. It looks easy, and then the logic gets delicious. Every puzzle has exactly one solution. Guessing is never required: every generated puzzle is mathematically verified to have a unique answer. Difficulty names mean something here, too ā we measure the depth of reasoning each puzzle actually needs, and only serve ones that earn their label. ā Features ⢠New to Slitherlink? A hands-on tutorial teaches the rules on a tiny practice board ⢠Four difficulties ā from Easy 5Ć5 to Expert 12Ć12 ⢠Daily Puzzle ā the same board for everyone each day, with an attendance calendar and streaks ⢠Paper-quiet design ā an ink-and-paper ledger look, in light and dark ⢠Comfortable controls ā tap to draw, long-press to mark Ć, drag along the dots ⢠Room for big boards ā pinch to zoom, two-finger pan, iPad and Apple Pencil support ⢠Mistake-proof ā unlimited undo/redo and automatic saving ⢠Track your progress ā best and average times per difficulty For the moments you want quiet focus, one board of Slitherlink is enough.
Loopnest
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Simple rules. Thoughtful puzzles. One complete loop. In Slitherlink, each number tells you how many lines surround its cell. Draw lines between dots to satisfy every clue and form one closed loop. Lines must not branch, cross, or form separate loops. ⢠600 free puzzles ⢠Three board sizes: 5Ć5, 6Ć6, and 7Ć7 ⢠Illustrated rules and controls ⢠A daily pick from the free collection ⢠Hints, undo, and redo ⢠X marks to rule out edges ⢠Automatically saved progress ⢠Zoom and pan controls ⢠Three color themes Premium Puzzle Pack Unlock 2,400 additional puzzles with a one-time in-app purchase, including 800 puzzles for each board size. This is a non-consumable purchase, not an auto-renewing subscription. Take your time, follow the clues, and complete the loop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slitherlink at none against Loopnest's 3. Loopnest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Loopnest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Slitherlink asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Slitherlink | Loopnest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byeongjin Lee | seung oh |
In-app purchases
Slitherlink
No in-app purchases
Loopnest
- 10 Hints$0.49
- 50 Hints$1.99
- Premium Puzzle Pack$2.99









