# Loop vs SELFTAPE NOW

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SELFTAPE NOW at none against Loop's 4. SELFTAPE NOW also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SELFTAPE NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

SELFTAPE NOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | SELFTAPE NOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selftape-now/id1476524221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Edge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320570650) | [SELFTAPE NOW Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476524220) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SELFTAPE NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selftape-now/id1476524221)

Connects actors needing professional self-tapes with nearby studios and practitioners. Easily find and book sessions, send materials, and make payments. Offers a platform for practitioners to generate income from their setups.

**Highlights:** Find nearby selftape studios, Book sessions with practitioners, View practitioner bios, rates, and availability, Send scene materials via the app, In-app credit/debit card payments, Practitioner income generation platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is SELFTAPE NOW free?

SELFTAPE NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or SELFTAPE NOW?

SELFTAPE NOW is rated higher. Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while SELFTAPE NOW averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop or SELFTAPE NOW have ads?

Neither Loop nor SELFTAPE NOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or SELFTAPE NOW?

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and SELFTAPE NOW every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 14, 2026 and SELFTAPE NOW on October 10, 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.*