# Loop Videos vs Boomerang

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Videos at none against Boomerang's 10. Loop Videos also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Boomerang's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 351). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boomerang sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Loop Videos asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Loop Videos against 4.5 for Boomerang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boomerang has 4.7K ratings behind it against 351, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Loop Videos's written reviews are positive against 50% of Boomerang's.

Loop Videos ships an update every 5 days, Boomerang every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Videos | Boomerang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-videos-repeater/id1455750065/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-loop-maker/id1502151034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 351 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maroun Abi Ramia](https://appshunter.io/developer/628316238) | [Appside Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496513356) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Videos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-videos-repeater/id1455750065)

Easily transform short video clips into seamless, repeating sequences. Import videos from your device or cloud storage, set the desired number of loops, and then save or share your creations. Watch your looped videos in full screen for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Import videos from camera roll, files, and iCloud, Set custom video repeat counts, Save looped videos with a tap, Share videos directly from the app, Watch videos in full screen

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Truly free, no ads or purchases needed
- ✅ Does exactly what it says
- 🚀 Fast processing for looping
- 💡 Saves looped videos to camera roll

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long import/export times
- 🐛 Split-second black screen on some loops
- 🔇 Cropped videos lose audio
- ⚠️ Ad skip button sometimes unclickable
- 🔄 App creates large files by duplicating video instead of infinite loop player

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot upload videos for hours when glitching
- Split-second black screen on some looped videos
- Cropped videos do not include audio
- Ad skip button is unclickable after ad plays

**Requested features**

- Allow entering number of loops instead of clicking
- Infinite loop player
- Option to pay to remove ads


### Boomerang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-loop-maker/id1502151034)

Create engaging, looping video clips from your photos and videos. Add effects, text, and music to make your content stand out on social media. Share your creations directly to popular platforms.

**Highlights:** Live recording and gallery import, Adjustable speed and loop count, One-tap filters and effects, Video trimming, Text overlays and stickers, Music integration, Direct social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Looping - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Video Looping | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Looping -Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boomerang Unlimited - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Video Looping | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Looping - Gift | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting features
- 😊 Fun to create content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Lack of free options
- 🔍 Misleading free trial
- 🙄 Constant upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Boomerangs not saving properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Allow free saving of boomerangs
- Improve export and sharing options
- Add more customization tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Videos free?

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

### Is Boomerang free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Videos or Boomerang?

Loop Videos is rated higher. Loop Videos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Boomerang averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Loop Videos or Boomerang have ads?

Neither Loop Videos nor Boomerang shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Videos or Boomerang?

Loop Videos ships an update every 5 days, and Boomerang every 5 weeks. Most recently, Loop Videos was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boomerang on October 29, 2026.

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