tinyLoop vs 7Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tinyLoop
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tinyLoop is a pure logic puzzle: trace a single closed loop through the grid — no crossings, no open ends. Three rules to learn, endless depth to master. No timers, no energy meters, no connection needed — just the quiet satisfaction of deducing the one solution that fits. If you love sudoku, nonogram or minesweeper, you'll feel at home here. ■ 300+ levels, a smooth difficulty curve Start at 5×5, stretch out at 8×8, go master at 12×12. Every board is generated and verified to have exactly one solution — always solvable by logic, never by guessing. The first 100 levels are free. ■ Daily Challenge A fresh puzzle every day. Build your streak and measure yourself against yesterday's you. ■ Endless library Beyond the campaign, generate brand-new uniquely-solvable puzzles whenever you like. ■ Stuck? Three kinds of help · Smart hints: reveal the logic pattern that cracks the next step — they teach you how to think, not just hand you the answer · Hypothesis pencil: test any edge without committing, leaving no trace behind · Undo / redo: unlimited, so you can experiment freely ■ Loop console Draw and verify at the same time. Constraint progress and rule conflicts update live, so you never reach the end only to discover a mistake. ■ Solve stats Progress, solving efficiency and personal bests — your improvement, made visible. ■ Obsidian themes A dark palette built for long thinking sessions, comfortable in low light. ■ About Pro One-time purchase, unlocked forever: · The 12×12 master tier and all 300+ levels · Infinite puzzle mode (custom M×N grids with live solving) · Replay any past Daily Challenge · Unlimited logic hints and deadlock diagnosis · Smart hints and the hypothesis pencil without limits · Every theme (Black gold / Cyber crimson) The free version includes the first 100 levels and the Daily Challenge in full. No ads, playable offline, no account required. Draw your first loop.
7Player
Stream your private media library in high quality from NAS devices without transcoding. Enjoy IPTV channels with fast switching and master-grade audio with synchronized lyrics. This app prioritizes local playback and user privacy.
- Native NAS media streaming (SMB, WebDAV, FTP, NFS)
- 4K HDR playback with hardware acceleration
- IPTV live channel player with fast switching
- Master-grade lossless audio with synchronized lyrics
- Local-first, zero-tracking privacy
- Multi-select media management
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7Player is an ultra-fast, multi-protocol 4K video & audio player built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Directly stream your private NAS media library without transcoding, watch IPTV live channels with instant switching, and enjoy master-quality Hi-Fi audio with synchronized live lyrics. 100% local-first, zero cloud servers, zero tracking. KEY FEATURES: 1. Native Cloud & Network Storage Streaming • Directly connect to Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and AList via SMB 2/3, WebDAV, FTP, and NFS. • Direct play large 4K / 8K bluray files without lag or transcoding. • Automatic folder tree browsing, resume playback, and smart metadata caching. 2. 4K HDR & Hardware Acceleration • Powered by Apple VideoToolbox and Metal for buttery-smooth playback up to 4K 120fps. • True-to-life colors with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. • System-native Picture-in-Picture (PiP), background audio, and seamless auto-next episode playback. 3. IPTV & Live Stream Player • Full support for IPTV M3U/M3U8 playlists with sub-150ms channel switching. • Auto-matched channel logos and comprehensive EPG programming guides. • Compatible with standard JSON media playlists and open CMS streaming endpoints. 4. Master-Grade Lossless Audio & Synchronized Lyrics • Native hardware decoding for FLAC, APE, WAV, ALAC, and DSD. • Millisecond-accurate synchronized live lyrics with dynamic frosted-glass background. • Full lock-screen playback controls, AirPlay streaming, and continuous background music. 5. Fluid Multi-Select & Productivity • Swipe-to-select multiple media files smoothly, just like the native Photos app. • Floating action Dock for quick categorizing, tagging, and management. 6. 100% Local-First & Absolute Privacy • No intermediate servers: media streams directly between your devices and your private storage. • Zero user tracking or data collection: no accounts, no behavioral tracking. • Credentials encrypted locally using Apple Keychain hardware security. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & FORMATS: • Protocols: SMB 2/3, WebDAV, WebDAVS, FTP, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, HLS, RTMP • Video: MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, TS, M2TS, WMV, FLV, WebM, etc. • Audio: FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG, M4A, ALAC, DSD • Subtitles: ASS, SSA, SRT, VTT, Embedded & External Subtitles with custom styling 隐私政策: https://7player.pages.dev/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 7Player at none against tinyLoop's 1. tinyLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. tinyLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 7Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | tinyLoop | 7Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 亚磊 姬 | 良 陈 |
In-app purchases
tinyLoop
- tinyLoop Pro Lifetime Unlock$2.99
7Player
No in-app purchases









