# Clipkick vs Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clipkick at free with in-app purchases against Loop's subscription. Clipkick also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clipkick sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Clipkick against 4.8 for Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Clipkick ships an update monthly, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipkick | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipkick/id1250729514/reviews)** | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clipkick, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200430517) | [Far Edge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320570650) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipkick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipkick/id1250729514)

This app provides a private and secure personal media cloud for storing, organizing, and sharing various file types. It allows users to create playlists, save web links, stream content, and collaborate with connections. Enjoy control over your media without social media pressures.

**Highlights:** Upload video, sound, images, and documents, Organize media into playlists (lineups), Save links to web media, Stream media on any device, Securely connect and share with others, Collaborate on shared playlists, Secure chat around media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CLIPKICK Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Monthly Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Monthly Pro Plus | $23.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Yearly Basic | $59.99 | per year |
| Clipkick Pro Plus | $79.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Monthly Unlimited | $99.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Pro Max | $99.99 | per month |
| Clipkick Yearly Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Clipkick Yearly Pro Plus | $239.99 | per year |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111)

Easily share photos and videos privately with friends and family in real-time. Create dedicated streams for events, control who can view or upload, and moderate content for a secure, intimate experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video streams, Real-time uploads, Role-based permissions (admin, member, viewer), Content moderation (approve uploads), Commenting and liking, Stream locking and date/time restrictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| kith Paid Stream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Individual | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipkick free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clipkick or Loop?

Clipkick is rated higher. Clipkick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Loop averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Clipkick or Loop have ads?

Neither Clipkick nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clipkick or Loop?

Clipkick ships an update monthly, and Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clipkick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loop on October 14, 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.*