# SubaraCity vs Sum Loop

The clearest difference is ads: SubaraCity at none against Sum Loop's shown. SubaraCity also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). Sum Loop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubaraCity sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sum Loop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sum Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubaraCity has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SubaraCity ships an update every 5 days, Sum Loop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubaraCity | Sum Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subaracity/id988621911/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-loop/id6447087917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryuji Kuwaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/372117022) | [Goro Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/412448991) |

## What reviewers say

### SubaraCity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subaracity/id988621911)

Merge blocks of the same color to level them up and transform them into larger buildings. This simple yet engaging puzzle game allows you to build a city by combining blocks, offering hours of immersive fun.

**Highlights:** Merge same-colored blocks, Level up blocks into buildings, Create and expand a city, Simple and intuitive gameplay, Time-consuming puzzle experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mayor+5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mayor+10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Calming and relaxing experience
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 👍 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Data loss after updates
- 👎 Loss of rankings and achievements
- 👎 Graphics and music changed negatively
- 👎 Feels cheaper than before
- 👎 Less unique atmosphere

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking and encyclopedia data disappeared after update
- Game progress and saved games disappeared after update
- In-app purchases not restoring
- Freeze bug not resolved
- Ads blocking buttons

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes
- Option to revert to older BGM and design
- Add new buildings/themes
- Add more levels/maps
- Allow joining larger buildings for higher scores


### Sum Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-loop/id6447087917)

A challenging puzzle game where players place blocks into overlapping loops to match displayed sums. Offers multiple solutions for each puzzle, providing replayability. Designed for quick, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match sums in overlapping loops, Place blocks to solve puzzles, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Challenging gameplay, Intuitive block placement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubaraCity free?

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

### Is Sum Loop free?

Sum Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SubaraCity or Sum Loop?

Sum Loop is rated higher. SubaraCity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Sum Loop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SubaraCity or Sum Loop have ads?

Sum Loop shows ads; SubaraCity does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubaraCity or Sum Loop?

SubaraCity ships an update every 5 days, and Sum Loop every 4 months. Most recently, SubaraCity was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sum Loop on June 1, 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.*