# Looom vs Aesthetic

The clearest difference is price: Aesthetic at Free against Looom's $9.99. Aesthetic also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (46K vs 121). Looom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Aesthetic is free to download; Looom costs $9.99 up front. Aesthetic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Looom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aesthetic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aesthetic has 46K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Looom's written reviews are positive against 59% of Aesthetic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Looom ships an update every 4 months, Aesthetic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looom | Aesthetic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looom/id1454153126/reviews) | **[4.5 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aesthetic-app-icons-and-widgets/id1538543750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#91** |
| Size | 43 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IORAMA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/933451747) | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) |

## What reviewers say

### Looom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looom/id1454153126)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create hand-drawn animations with a playful, instrument-like interface. This robust app focuses on loopable animation, offering a dynamic, non-destructive workflow for both beginners and professionals. Explore lines, shapes, and colors in a delightful environment designed for learning and experimentation.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn animation creation, Loopable animation focus, Musical interface inspiration, Dynamic non-destructive workflow, Fluid time control, Infinite canvas, SVG native file format

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative and unique animation interface
- 🎨 Intuitive drawing experience once learned
- 🎬 Real-time animation playback while drawing
- 📱 Works seamlessly on iPad and iPhone
- 🎯 Simple and minimalist design approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes losing user work
- 😕 Non-intuitive UI despite minimalist design
- 🎨 Limited to single color per layer/thread
- 🖌️ Only one basic brush option available
- 📤 Extremely cumbersome export process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes mid-animation causing work loss
- Grey screen on launch preventing app opening
- Drawing not registering properly
- Frame navigation swiping goes wrong direction
- Accidental marks appearing from sensitive touch controls

**Requested features**

- Better export options (GIF, video, SVG with proper formatting)
- Increase frame limit beyond 24 frames
- More than 5 layers/threads
- Multiple colors and brush sizes per layer
- Frame duplication and copy-paste functionality


### Aesthetic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aesthetic-app-icons-and-widgets/id1538543750)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #146 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone's home screen with custom icons, widgets, and wallpapers. Explore diverse themes or create your own unique designs with AI-powered tools. Personalize your device to match any style or mood.

**Highlights:** Icon customization, Widget library, Wallpaper collection, Theme creation, AI wallpaper generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable widgets and wallpapers
- ✨ Aesthetic and pleasing designs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features require premium subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with downloading content
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues causing app to crash or freeze
- Incompatibility with certain device models
- Syncing problems with home screen changes

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and wallpapers
- Ability to search and filter content
- Faster and more seamless installation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looom free?

Looom costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aesthetic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Looom or Aesthetic?

Aesthetic is rated higher. Looom averages 3.9 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Aesthetic averages 4.5 from 46K ratings.

### Do Looom or Aesthetic have ads?

Aesthetic shows ads; Looom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Looom or Aesthetic?

Looom ships an update every 4 months, and Aesthetic every 4 weeks. Most recently, Looom was updated on November 2, 2026 and Aesthetic on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Looom or Aesthetic?

Looom currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Aesthetic at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*