Comparison

Loop Videos vs PhotoRiver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loop Videos

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
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Are you looking for a simple app that loops videos? Something that will turn your short clips into a sleek sequence? You need Loop Videos, the simply useful video repeater app which enables you to import any video from your camera roll or iCloud/files and loop it as many times you like. Watch & loop videos in full screen, save and share videos you like with ease. It’s time to supercharge your video editing and boost your social media content with a simple loop app. IMPORT AND REPEAT VIDEOS With this easy to use and lightweight video app, you will be able to import videos of your choice from your iCloud and files as well from your camera roll. With Loop Videos, you are given the ability to determine the times you want a video to repeat itself. Turn a 5-second video to a 10-second video, playing the video twice with just a tap on this app. SAVE AND SHARE VIDEOS Repeat videos and specify the times you want a video to be played. The video you repeated using this effortless app can be saved to your camera roll with just a tap after you are done with it. Easily share videos directly within the app. WATCH VIDEOS IN FULL SCREEN Not only that Loop Videos allows you to import and repeat videos, saving and sharing videos with ease but also the app gives you the ability to watch videos in full screen in-app. Repeat videos and share your favorites with others easily and quickly using this amazing app. LOOP VIDEOS FEATURES - Easy to use and lightweight - Import videos from your camera roll, files, and iCloud - Determine the times the video will repeat itself - Save videos with a tap - Share videos directly within the app - Watch videos in full screen Repeat videos of your choice and share your favorite ones with others. Download the ultimate video repeater!

About

PhotoRiver

Organize and display your photos with a professional management tool. Browse images in river or grid modes, manage albums, and create life diaries with customizable templates. Perfect for preserving your memories.

Highlights
  • River and grid photo display
  • System and custom album management
  • Photo and text life diaries
  • Multiple photo wall templates
  • Smooth photo browsing experience
Features
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This app uses Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PhotoRiver makes organizing your photo library as easy as browsing it. Swipe through your photos and videos full screen, and favorite, tag, or delete each one as you go. IMMERSIVE BROWSING • Swipe up and down, one photo per screen, with videos playing automatically • Favorite, tag, categorize, add notes, or add to albums and diaries right on the photo • Recommended, Memories, and To Organize filters • Switch between four views: River, Grid, Immersive, and Cards CLEANUP HUB • Duplicates and similar photos: compare in groups and keep the best one • Blurry photos: find the shots that didn't come out • Bursts and Live Photos: keep the best frame, clear the rest • Screenshot archiving: clear out screenshots you no longer need, in batches • Large files and video compression: see what's using your storage and compress videos in the app • Monthly review: a few minutes a month keeps your library tidy CAPTURE AND CREATE • Photo diary: combine photos with text, mood, and weather • Photo walls: templates and backgrounds for shareable collages • Albums: manage system and custom albums together • iCloud sync: favorites, tags, and diaries sync across your devices PRIVACY AND SAFETY • All photo analysis happens on your device and is never uploaded to our servers • Every deletion is confirmed first, and deleted photos stay in Recently Deleted for 30 days

Screenshots

Loop Videos4 screens
PhotoRiver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Videos at none against PhotoRiver's 4. Loop Videos also leads on ratings volume (351 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). PhotoRiver's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhotoRiver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Loop Videos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoRiver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Videos has 351 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Loop Videos's written reviews are positive against 100% of PhotoRiver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Videos ships an update every 5 days, PhotoRiver fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Loop Videos versus PhotoRiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop VideosPhotoRiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (351 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings351 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaroun Abi RamiaNaihe Hu

Customer experience

Loop Videos

All ratings350 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%

PhotoRiver

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Loop Videos

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

3 requests
  • Allow entering number of loops instead of clicking
  • Infinite loop player
  • Option to pay to remove ads

PhotoRiver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loop Videos

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PhotoRiver

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Classic$6.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$14.99

Questions

Is Loop Videos free?
Loop Videos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoRiver free?
PhotoRiver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop Videos or PhotoRiver?
PhotoRiver is rated higher. Loop Videos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while PhotoRiver averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Loop Videos or PhotoRiver have ads?
Neither Loop Videos nor PhotoRiver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Videos or PhotoRiver?
Loop Videos ships an update every 5 days, and PhotoRiver fortnightly. Most recently, Loop Videos was updated on October 24, 2026 and PhotoRiver on October 24, 2026.

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