# YUConnects vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.6 against YUConnects's 3.9. Loop also leads on ratings volume (988 vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). YUConnects's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YUConnects sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 988 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YUConnects ships an update every 4 months, Loop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YUConnects | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuconnects/id1438882680/reviews) | **[4.6 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **988** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jewish Dating](https://appshunter.io/developer/909355632) | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) |

## What reviewers say

### YUConnects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuconnects/id1438882680)

Facilitates communication between members and matchmakers through a dedicated mobile application. Allows users to send and receive messages conveniently without needing a web browser. Offers subscription plans for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Member-matchmaker communication, In-app messaging, Browser-alternative access, Subscription plans, Automatic renewal options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1-month | $24.99 | per month |
| Platinum - 1 month | $29.99 | per month |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

**Highlights:** Matchmaking through friends, Request introductions, Event-based groups, Location-based groups, Community matching, Professional matchmaker integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Registration screen issues on certain devices
- Constant log-out problems
- Unreliable location feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate with matches
- Improved search and filtering options
- Notification system for match outcomes
- Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
- More detailed user profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YUConnects free?

YUConnects 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, YUConnects or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. YUConnects averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Loop averages 4.6 from 988 ratings.

### Do YUConnects or Loop have ads?

Neither YUConnects nor Loop shows ads.

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

YUConnects ships an update every 4 months, and Loop every 6 weeks. Most recently, YUConnects was updated on August 25, 2026 and Loop on September 21, 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.*