# Splash Host vs Busy Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Busy Loop at 100% against Splash Host's 33%. Busy Loop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). Splash Host's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Busy Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Splash Host asks for nothing beyond the download.

Busy Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Host has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Splash Host's written reviews are positive against 100% of Busy Loop's.

Splash Host ships an update monthly, Busy Loop every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash Host | Busy Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-host/id1088971298/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busy-loop/id6755106495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Clipboard Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/820503327) | [Busy Loop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851963934) |

## What reviewers say

### Splash Host

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-host/id1088971298)

Manage event guests and tickets efficiently on the go. Quickly check in attendees, scan tickets, and access real-time guest lists and profiles. Share event details and register new guests seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Guest check-in (offline capable), Ticket scanning and validation, Real-time guest list syncing, View past and upcoming events, Register walk-ins and +1s, Access guest profile data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Busy Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busy-loop/id6755106495)

This app helps you manage your day by creating repeatable routines and tasks. It offers a clear overview of what's due, allows for future planning with calendar integration, and categorizes tasks into projects for better organization. Keep track of all your activities with a comprehensive history log.

**Highlights:** Repeatable routine creation, Daily task overview, Calendar integration, Task categorization by project, Activity history log, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $53.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash Host free?

Splash Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Busy Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splash Host or Busy Loop?

Busy Loop is rated higher. Splash Host averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Busy Loop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Splash Host or Busy Loop have ads?

Neither Splash Host nor Busy Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splash Host or Busy Loop?

Splash Host ships an update monthly, and Busy Loop every 4 weeks. Most recently, Splash Host was updated on October 13, 2026 and Busy Loop on October 5, 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.*