# Loop vs SlideStream

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.8 against SlideStream's 4.0. Loop also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). SlideStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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.

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, SlideStream every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | SlideStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidestream/id1498413549/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 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Edge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320570650) | [ritterfeld.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/482567621) |

## 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 |


### SlideStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidestream/id1498413549)

Easily display your latest photo albums and streams, allowing family members to contribute. Assign photos to specific photographers and even print your favorite memories. The app offers guided access to restrict settings changes.

**Highlights:** Stream selected albums, Family sharing of moments, Assign photos to photographers, Print memories, Guided access for restricted settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is SlideStream free?

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

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

Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while SlideStream averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop or SlideStream have ads?

Neither Loop nor SlideStream shows ads.

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

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and SlideStream every 3 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 14, 2026 and SlideStream on October 7, 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.*