# Loop Videos vs PhotoRiver

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Videos | PhotoRiver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-videos-repeater/id1455750065/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoriver/id6739061946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maroun Abi Ramia](https://appshunter.io/developer/628316238) | [Naihe Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/564180065) |

## 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


### PhotoRiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoriver/id6739061946)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Classic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*