Loop Messenger vs Berkanan Messenger Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop Messenger
Organize your group conversations with this secure and spam-free messaging app. It offers streamlined chat, direct messaging within groups, and extensive customization options. Ideal for various communities seeking efficient and private communication.
- Streamlined group messaging
- Direct messaging in groups
- Customizable chat experience
- Industry-leading security
- Intuitive interface
- Robust group controls
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Embrace the Future of Group Messaging with Loop Messenger – Where conversations are organized, secure, and spam-free. Tailored for those who value a clutter-free messaging environment, Loop Messenger is emerging as the superior alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and Slack. KEY FEATURES - Streamlined Group Messaging: Say goodbye to chaotic chat streams. Loop ensures your important discussions stay focused and on track. - Direct Messaging: Never miss vital messages. Loop's innovative system allows for direct, private conversations in group settings. - Customizable Chat Experience: Personalize with over 1,500 emojis and multiple themes. Make your chat environment truly yours. - Broad Appeal: Ideal for gaming groups, businesses, schools, church groups, and more. Loop is versatile and adaptable. - Uncompromising Security: Industry-leading encryption (TLS 1.2 and AES256) and SOC2 Type II Compliant for peace of mind. - Easy to Use: Enjoy an intuitive interface with powerful controls. Manage topics, notifications, and more with ease. - Robust Group Controls: Efficiently manage your group chats with advanced options like message deletion, editing, and copying. Why Choose Loop? Loop Messenger is more than an app – it's a movement towards better, more efficient communication. Our commitment to privacy, coupled with a user-friendly design, makes Loop the premier choice for anyone seeking an elevated messaging experience. Download Loop Messenger today for free – no hidden charges, no in-app purchases. Join the mission and experience the best in group messaging.
Berkanan Messenger Lite
This app enables anonymous group messaging using Bluetooth technology. Messages can be broadcast to nearby users and retransmitted to extend their reach, making it useful for communication in emergencies. It is free, open-source, and available across multiple Apple platforms.
- Bluetooth-powered group messaging
- Anonymous message broadcasting
- Message retransmission for extended range
- Open-source
- Cross-platform Apple support
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Berkanan Lite is a free and open-source Bluetooth-powered group messaging app for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS. Broadcast messages anonymously to the crowd around you using Bluetooth. The message range is about 70 meters, but they can reach further because they are retransmitted by receiving apps. * We believe this service is essential, especially in emergencies. It's enabled by apps joining forces using Berkanan SDK: https://github.com/zssz/BerkananSDK. * Berkanan Lite for watchOS does not require an iOS companion. Unlike the iOS app, the watchOS and tvOS apps can send and receive messages only while running in the foreground.
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Verdict
Loop Messenger and Berkanan Messenger Lite both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Berkanan Messenger Lite's written reviews are positive against 90% of Loop Messenger's. Loop Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Loop Messenger against 5.0 for Berkanan Messenger Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Messenger has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Loop Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Berkanan Messenger Lite's.
Loop Messenger ships an update every 10 days, Berkanan Messenger Lite every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop Messenger | Berkanan Messenger Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (42 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Collaborative Tools Inc. | IZE, Ltd. |
Customer experience
Loop Messenger
Berkanan Messenger Lite
In-app purchases
Loop Messenger
No in-app purchases
Berkanan Messenger Lite
No in-app purchases
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