# Loop - Podcast Player — Simple, fast and minimalist

> Minimalist, independent podcast player for Apple devices with advanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by Augusto Simionato.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: British English, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Greek, Hungarian, Italian and 11 more
- Released: 2025-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews.md

## What is Loop?

A simple and intuitive podcast player, without a big company behind it — Loop is an independent podcast player, designed to provide the best possible audio experience on Apple platforms.

Loop is a modern and full-featured podcast player with several useful features in a simple and intuitive interface:

- Sleep Mode: Dim the player’s brightness and set a timer for automatic pause.
- Chapter Support: View episode topics without leaving the player.
- Collections: Create collections from your favorite podcasts and listen to the latest episodes of all podcasts in sequence.
- Automatic Backup: Your collections and favorite podcasts are always saved in iCloud.
- Podcast Discovery: Explore content randomly, with no algorithms behind it.
- Apple Standard Experience: A smooth and intuitive experience for Apple ecosystem users.
- Privacy First: Your data stays on your device, with no tracking.
- Customization: Personalize your Loop experience your way.
- Wallpaper Studio: Turn podcast covers into wallpapers.
- High-Quality Streaming: Listen to your podcasts in the best quality, without restrictions.
- Episode Download: Enjoy your favorite content even offline.
- Podcast Description Translation: Learn more about the podcast, even if you don't know the language spoken in it.
- Smart Search: Ask Loop to find podcasts related to a topic, and it will find related podcasts powered by Apple Intelligence.

Loop is funded by each unit sold. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon purchase confirmation.

Privacy policy: https://loop-app.framer.website/privacy

Designed and developed in Brazil.

## Key features

- Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer
- Episode chapter support
- Podcast collections for sequential playback
- Automatic iCloud backup
- Privacy-first, no user tracking
- Offline episode downloads
- Podcast description translation

## Chart rankings

- #19 in Top Paid · News (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Enjoying so far!

*2026-04-12*

This app is a solid podcast player for one time purchase, which I really appreciate. New episodes of favorite podcasts at the top of the home screen and car play support would be great additions! Keep it up!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words, you made my day!

It so motivating reading this kind of review for Loop. It makes me want to keep building a better podcast player with each iteration!!

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2025-05-09, version 2.0.1*

Muito bom, usei muito tempo o beta . Vale muito a pena.

### 3/5 — Tem potencial pra caramba, mas precisa do clássico “onboarding”

*2025-03-10*

Como adicionar os episódios as playlists? Eu descobri fuçando muito, mas ainda assim como chutar que o caminho é segurar um ícone por alguns segundos? (Apple 3D feelings)
Se quiser te mando um vídeo curto com apontamentos deixariam o app incrível. Só me diz pra qual e-mail mandar

**Developer response:** Olá 👋

Entendo que algumas funcionalidades não estão fáceis de se entender como usar, mas já estou me planejando para adicionar um onboarding que explique as principais funcionalidades do Loop!

Você pode entrar em contato indo até configurações > conversar com o desenvolvedor > outros, direto das configurações do Loop!

Obrigado pelo feedback e por apoiar o Loop!

## Frequently asked questions about Loop

### What is the price of Loop?

Loop is a paid app priced at $3.99. Payment is charged to your App Store account upon purchase confirmation.

### Does Loop have ads?

No, Loop is ad-free. It is funded by each unit sold, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.

### What devices does Loop support?

Loop is designed for Apple platforms and supports iPhone and Apple Watch devices.

### How often is Loop updated?

The latest version is 2.3, last updated on January 8, 2026. Updates are provided to enhance features and ensure compatibility.

### Can I listen to podcasts offline with Loop?

Yes, Loop allows you to download episodes for offline listening, so you can enjoy your favorite content without an internet connection.

### Does Loop offer a free trial?

As Loop is a paid application, it does not offer a free trial. The purchase price is a one-time payment.

### Is Loop suitable for children?

Loop has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families. Its simple interface is easy to navigate.

### How does Loop handle user privacy?

Loop prioritizes privacy by keeping your data on your device and not employing any tracking. This ensures a secure and private listening experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2026-07-10

What’s New in Loop 3.0.2

This version brings performance improvements and stability bug fixes.

A bug in new episode notifications that caused the app to crash unexpectedly has been fixed, and the "For You" section has been adjusted to correctly use real-time weather data to generate your personalized text.

Thank you for continuing to use Loop and for all your support!

### 3.0.1 — 2026-07-01

Loop version 3.0.1 brings usability refinements and important bug fixes.

This update enhances the colorful visual effect when using smart search on iPhone and iPad, and optimizes support for OPML files from other sources, ensuring the correct import of your podcast library. For podcasts that were incorrectly imported in the previous version, simply try importing again in the settings within Loop using the same OPML file to automatically fix your library.

Additionally, this update fixes an issue with the app cache that prevented podcast artwork from updating when modified by creators. It also resolves a bug that created an unwanted blank space at the top of the Home screen after performing the swipe-down-to-refresh gesture.

Thank you for continuing to use Loop and for all your support!

### 3.0 — 2026-06-17

Loop is now available on iPad and Apple Vision Pro!

Version 3.0 takes the podcast listening and discovery experience to larger screens and the immersive environment of spatial computing, adapting the interface to provide total visual comfort and natural interactions on each of these new devices.

This update also makes the app smarter and more personalized with the arrival of Personal Context. Loop now intelligently uses daily activity data — such as your "continue listening" episode list, current weather, time of day, profile description, and selected interest categories — to deliver actionable recommendations and create an audio flow that perfectly adapts to your daily routine.

Loop now supports 10 new languages, including new variations such as: Bulgarian, English (India), French (Canada), Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (United States), Turkish, and Ukrainian.

In addition, all previously supported platforms have received significant performance improvements and usability refinements. Animations are more fluid, transitions smoother, and the overall navigation experience has been enhanced. The Apple Watch app received special attention in this release, ensuring even faster controls and greater stability.

Thank you for continuing to use Loop and for all your support!

### 2.3 — 2026-01-08

Hi!

In this version, we’ve added new episode notifications that adapt to your usage, a search field in the podcast episode list, and a pull-to-refresh gesture on the Home tab to update the new episode counts for your favorite podcasts. We also added a quick-return button in case you skip forward or backward too much on the main player screen, along with a smoother animation on the Discovery tab.

The update also resolves a progress synchronization issue in the iPhone Control Center and ensures that audio pauses when entering the Discovery screen. Additionally, podcast importing has been improved, and the white border at the top of shared images has been removed.

For current Loop users, new episode notifications can be enabled in settings via the new menu below the storage menu.

Thank you for using Loop and for all your support!

### 2.2.1 — 2025-12-18

Hello! 

This version fixes minor bugs related to accessibility labels on some buttons that caused Loop to crash and close immediately when used. Additionally, it updates the beta version icon to the Loop standard in settings and adds translations for some texts that had been missed.

The bug that caused an invalid icon to be displayed in the suggestions menu when generating suggestions for new collections, resulting in an icon picker failure, has also been fixed.

Thank you for continuing to use Loop and for all your support!

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