# Loop vs Time Stamp Adder

The clearest difference is price: Loop at Free against Time Stamp Adder's $1.99. Loop also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 4). Time Stamp Adder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Loop is free to download; Time Stamp Adder costs $1.99 up front. Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Time Stamp Adder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Stamp Adder 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 4, 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, Time Stamp Adder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Time Stamp Adder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-stamp-adder-video-date/id6758112121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Edge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320570650) | [Robert Roy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870972492) |

## 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 |


### Time Stamp Adder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-stamp-adder-video-date/id6758112121)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily add accurate date and time stamps to your videos. This tool is perfect for security footage, insurance claims, or any situation where proving when an event occurred is crucial. It supports various camera brands and offers customizable timestamp formats and placement.

**Highlights:** Automatic time detection, Customizable timestamp formats, Adjustable timestamp placement, Camera and location labels, Time-zone control, High-quality output, Background processing

**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 Time Stamp Adder free?

Time Stamp Adder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Time Stamp Adder?

Time Stamp Adder is rated higher. Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Time Stamp Adder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Loop or Time Stamp Adder have ads?

Neither Loop nor Time Stamp Adder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Time Stamp Adder?

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Stamp Adder weekly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 14, 2026 and Time Stamp Adder on October 28, 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.*