Comparison

Slitherlink vs Loopnest

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

Features
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Slitherlink, the classic logic puzzle — 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 — no branches, no crossings — 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 — 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 — from Easy 5Ɨ5 to Expert 12Ɨ12 • Daily Puzzle — the same board for everyone each day, with an attendance calendar and streaks • Paper-quiet design — an ink-and-paper ledger look, in light and dark • Comfortable controls — tap to draw, long-press to mark Ɨ, drag along the dots • Room for big boards — pinch to zoom, two-finger pan, iPad and Apple Pencil support • Mistake-proof — unlimited undo/redo and automatic saving • Track your progress — best and average times per difficulty For the moments you want quiet focus, one board of Slitherlink is enough.

About

Loopnest

Features
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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: 5Ɨ5, 6Ɨ6, and 7Ɨ7 • 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.

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
Loopnest4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Loopnest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Slitherlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Slitherlink versus Loopnest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkLoopnest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByeongjin Leeseung oh

In-app purchases

None

Slitherlink

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Loopnest

One-time3
  • 10 Hints$0.49
  • 50 Hints$1.99
  • Premium Puzzle Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loopnest free?
Loopnest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink or Loopnest have ads?
Both Slitherlink and Loopnest show ads.

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