# Shabbat.com vs Loop

Shabbat.com and Loop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Shabbat.com's written reviews are positive against 38% of Loop's. Shabbat.com also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (988 vs 194). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Shabbat.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shabbat.com against 4.6 for Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 988 ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Shabbat.com's written reviews are positive against 38% of Loop's.

Shabbat.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Loop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shabbat.com | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbatcom/id1037705799/reviews)** | [4.6 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **988** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tribex Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/882597199) | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) |

## What reviewers say

### Shabbat.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbatcom/id1037705799)

Connect with a global Jewish community for Shabbat hosting, events, dating, and networking. This social platform facilitates finding hosts or guests worldwide, sharing updates, and accessing religious content. Build connections and contribute to a kinder world through this comprehensive community app.

**Highlights:** Global Shabbat hosting and guest matching, Jewish community events and networking, Dating profiles with messaging, Weekly Torah portion audio, Worldwide candle lighting times, Job board for employment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Connects Jewish community globally
- 💑 Facilitates dating and relationships
- 🍽️ Easy Shabbat dinner hosting/finding
- 👥 Builds meaningful local connections
- 🔐 Strong privacy customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Constant logout/login issues
- ⚠️ Poor moderation and judgmental community
- 🚫 Not LGBTQ+ friendly
- 🎨 Outdated and clunky interface design

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when accessing search by location
- Messaging system shows 'oops try again later' error
- Partial audio files not working
- Cannot exit photo viewing (X button unresponsive)
- Repeated login prompts on app launch

**Requested features**

- Unlike/undo button for posts and likes
- Private timeline and friends-only posting
- LGBTQ+ filtering options (men seeking men)
- Like button for comments
- Incognito profile browsing


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

**Highlights:** Matchmaking through friends, Request introductions, Event-based groups, Location-based groups, Community matching, Professional matchmaker integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Registration screen issues on certain devices
- Constant log-out problems
- Unreliable location feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate with matches
- Improved search and filtering options
- Notification system for match outcomes
- Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
- More detailed user profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shabbat.com free?

Shabbat.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shabbat.com or Loop?

Shabbat.com is rated higher. Shabbat.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Loop averages 4.6 from 988 ratings.

### Do Shabbat.com or Loop have ads?

Neither Shabbat.com nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shabbat.com or Loop?

Shabbat.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Loop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shabbat.com was updated on September 13, 2026 and Loop on September 21, 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.*