Podcast Parrot vs Loop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Podcast Parrot
A podcast player designed for simplicity and speed, focusing on the core listening experience. Enjoy seamless CarPlay integration and automatic download management for your favorite shows.
- Clean and simple interface
- Fast listening experience
- CarPlay integration
- Automatic download management
- Download space control
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Podcast Parrot is a podcast app designed to feel simple again. It focuses on what matters most: listening. The interface is clean, the experience is fast, and nothing gets in the way of your shows. It works beautifully with CarPlay, so your podcasts are always within reach wherever you go. You can choose how much space to use for downloaded episodes, and Podcast Parrot will automatically fill your cache so your favorite shows are always ready to play. Podcast Parrot makes following and enjoying podcasts effortless.
Loop
An independent podcast player designed for a superior audio experience on Apple devices. It offers features like sleep timers, chapter support, and automatic backups, all within a minimalist and privacy-focused interface.
- Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer
- Episode chapter support
- Podcast collections for sequential playback
- Automatic iCloud backup
- Privacy-first, no user tracking
- Offline episode downloads
- Podcast description translation
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A simple and intuitive podcast player, without a big company behind it — Loop is an independent podcast player, designed to provide the best possible audio experience on Apple platforms. Loop is a modern and full-featured podcast player with several useful features in a simple and intuitive interface: - Sleep Mode: Dim the player’s brightness and set a timer for automatic pause. - Chapter Support: View episode topics without leaving the player. - Collections: Create collections from your favorite podcasts and listen to the latest episodes of all podcasts in sequence. - Automatic Backup: Your collections and favorite podcasts are always saved in iCloud. - Podcast Discovery: Explore content randomly, with no algorithms behind it. - Apple Standard Experience: A smooth and intuitive experience for Apple ecosystem users. - Privacy First: Your data stays on your device, with no tracking. - Customization: Personalize your Loop experience your way. - Wallpaper Studio: Turn podcast covers into wallpapers. - High-Quality Streaming: Listen to your podcasts in the best quality, without restrictions. - Episode Download: Enjoy your favorite content even offline. - Podcast Description Translation: Learn more about the podcast, even if you don't know the language spoken in it. - Smart Search: Ask Loop to find podcasts related to a topic, and it will find related podcasts powered by Apple Intelligence. Loop is funded by each unit sold. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy policy: https://loop-app.framer.website/privacy Designed and developed in Brazil.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Podcast Parrot at Free against Loop's $4.99. Podcast Parrot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Loop's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Podcast Parrot is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Podcast Parrot against 4.5 for Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Podcast Parrot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.
Podcast Parrot ships an update every 6 days, Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Podcast Parrot | Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #20 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Wegener | Augusto Simionato |
Customer experience
Podcast Parrot
Loop
In-app purchases
Podcast Parrot
No in-app purchases
Loop
No in-app purchases
