# Rainbow Loom Designer vs Squishy Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squishy Magic at 86% against Rainbow Loom Designer's 33%. Squishy Magic also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.1). Rainbow Loom Designer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Squishy Magic is free to download; Rainbow Loom Designer costs $0.99 up front. Squishy Magic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbow Loom Designer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squishy Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squishy Magic has 332K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Rainbow Loom Designer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Squishy Magic's.

Rainbow Loom Designer ships an update every 10 months, Squishy Magic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbow Loom Designer | Squishy Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-loom-designer/id828691067/reviews) | **[4.7 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishy-magic-asmr-toy-maker/id1490398089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **332K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 67 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TegTap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/347826154) | [Dramaton LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/972448637) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbow Loom Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-loom-designer/id828691067)

Design custom friendship bracelets and charms virtually.  Experiment with patterns on a digital loom and view your creations in 3D.  Easily undo mistakes and save your designs.

**Highlights:** Virtual loom for pattern creation, 3D bracelet preview, Rotate 3D models, Undo button, Save creations, Variety of band colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining for kids
- 👍 Good for designing patterns
- 👍 Simple and genius
- 👍 Keeps kids occupied
- 👍 Cheerful music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Waste of money
- 👎 Doesn't loop bands
- 👎 Unrealistic results
- 👎 Limited functionality
- 👎 Not for complex designs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App shuts down when switching bands
- App glitches
- App lags
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to loop bands
- Option to change loom layout
- Add more loom types (e.g., monster tail)
- 3D effects for closer view
- Pull-down color selection window


### Squishy Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishy-magic-asmr-toy-maker/id1490398089)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Create and color your own soft 3D toys, then enjoy a satisfying squishing experience. This app offers a calming escape with endless design options and ASMR sounds to relieve stress and anxiety.

**Highlights:** DIY Squishy Making, Realistic Squishy Simulator, Oddly Satisfying ASMR Sounds, Endless Colors & Textures, Variety of Shapes, Squishy Coloring Technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Special Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moriah Elizabeth Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Magic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All + Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magic Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Magic Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Satisfying and addictive
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎁 Ability to send squishy creations to friends
- 🤩 Realistic squishy experience
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Premium content/features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔍 Limited squishy selection

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing/crashing issues
- Gifted squishy links don't always work properly

**Requested features**

- Add more squishy series and designs
- Allow custom squishy creation
- Implement mini-games and challenges
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve gifting/sharing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainbow Loom Designer free?

Rainbow Loom Designer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Squishy Magic free?

Squishy Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rainbow Loom Designer or Squishy Magic?

Squishy Magic is rated higher. Rainbow Loom Designer averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Squishy Magic averages 4.7 from 332K ratings.

### Do Rainbow Loom Designer or Squishy Magic have ads?

Squishy Magic shows ads; Rainbow Loom Designer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbow Loom Designer or Squishy Magic?

Rainbow Loom Designer ships an update every 10 months, and Squishy Magic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rainbow Loom Designer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Squishy Magic on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*