# Loop Vid vs CapCut

The clearest difference is ads: CapCut at none against Loop Vid's shown. CapCut also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 84 months) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 46). Loop Vid's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Vid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CapCut sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CapCut holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CapCut has 1.1M ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Loop Vid's written reviews are positive against 49% of CapCut's.

Loop Vid ships an update every 84 months, CapCut weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Vid | CapCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-vid-loop-video-infinite/id1459238219/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capcut-photo-and-video-editor/id1500855883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **1.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 84 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 35 MB | 808 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Liam Sammy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445530268) | [Bytedance Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497663561) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Vid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-vid-loop-video-infinite/id1459238219)

Create and share looping mini-videos and GIFs from your existing videos or by capturing new ones. Add music and filters to your creations before sharing them across various social platforms.

**Highlights:** Create looping mini-videos (1-15 seconds), Generate 5-second GIFs, Import videos from library, Capture video with front/back camera, Add music from device library, Apply filter effects, Share to social media and email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Loop Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### CapCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capcut-photo-and-video-editor/id1500855883)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Photo & Video, #4 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #13 Top Free, #20 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating and editing videos. It offers features like auto captions, background removal, and advanced animation options, suitable for both beginners and experienced users. Share your creations across popular social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Basic and advanced video editing tools, Keyframe animation and smooth slow-motion, Chroma key and background removal, Auto captions and text-to-speech, Trending effects, filters, and music library, Customizable export resolution up to 4K 60fps

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient editing
- 👍 Extensive effects and templates
- 🚀 Fast rendering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Glitchy behavior
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🐛 Unreliable storage management
- 🐛 Buggy audio/video synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted projects not recoverable
- Camera/video recording issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved slow motion feature
- More advanced editing tools (e.g. graphs, custom transitions)
- Better audio editing capabilities
- Organizational features (e.g. folders, project management)
- Expanded language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Vid free?

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

### Is CapCut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Vid or CapCut?

CapCut is rated higher. Loop Vid averages 4.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while CapCut averages 4.6 from 1.1M ratings.

### Do Loop Vid or CapCut have ads?

Loop Vid shows ads; CapCut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Vid or CapCut?

Loop Vid ships an update every 84 months, and CapCut weekly. Most recently, Loop Vid was updated on November 6, 2026 and CapCut on November 12, 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.*