Comparison

CI Select vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

CI Select

This app helps cochlear implant users compare different frequency allocation tables (FATs) to find the best sound quality and speech intelligibility. It allows users to test various settings and save their preferred configurations to share with their audiologist for permanent map changes.

Highlights
  • Compare different frequency allocation tables (FATs)
  • Adjust LF edge slider for sound settings
  • Save favorite FAT settings
  • Extended Frequency Mode for advanced control
  • Test sound quality and speech intelligibility
  • Share preferred settings with audiologist
Features
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For cochlear implant users. Request manual at CISelect.questions@gmail.com or https://med.nyu.edu/research/translational-auditory-research-lab/sites/default/files/ci-select-manual.pdf NOTE: Instructions for users of Cochlear devices with 22 active electrodes and default frequency allocation table (188-7938Hz). Users with deactivated electrodes or non-default FAT should consult the manual. 1) Audio link to iPhone: • N7 processor or newer: Use MiniMic 2+ with audio cable between iPhone and Mini-Mic 2+ line-in jack. • N6 processor or older: Connect iPhone via audio cable to speech processor. • Deactivate microphone input by: o Using accessory-only map (consult audiologist) o Using remote to set 100% accessory/0% microphone mix ratio NOTE: Current version may not work well with Bluetooth connection between the iPhone and the speech processor. Use wired connection only. Using CI Select: • Adjust iPhone volume to comfortable level using speech or continuous audio. • Select grid boxes (each one represents a different FAT) to compare sound quality and speech intelligibility. Use "LF edge" slider or click boxes to change settings. Red square shows current setting. Default is 188Hz (standard FAT). • Note: Slight audio delay may occur. If bothersome, minimize acoustic input by removing acoustic component, hearing device in other ear, or using ear plug in opposite ear. • Test different FATs until finding best intelligibility and sound quality. App makes no permanent changes—share preferred settings with audiologist for permanent map changes. Grid Searching Tips: • Tried FATs appear lighter green. Current FAT is red. • Click "Save Favorite" to mark promising FATs (yellow). Select multiple favorites. • "Delete last" removes most recent favorite. Repeat to reset grid. Advanced Option - Extended Frequency Mode: Default grid adjusts LF edge only (sufficient for most users). For full control: • Click "Extended Frequency Mode" (EFM) below LF edge bar • This gives access to full grid with LF edges (rows) and HF edges (columns) • Selected box shows LF & HF intersection • Toggle EFM switch to return to default view For non-standard settings, reference the full manual for detailed instructions.

About

Loop

Stay connected 24/7 with family, friends, or colleagues. Receive alerts for arrivals and departures, track locations, and utilize safety features like SOS and driving behavior monitoring. Includes reminders for tasks and medication.

Highlights
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Arrival/departure alerts
  • SOS emergency alerts
  • Driving behavior monitoring
  • Medication and task reminders
  • Location history
  • Group chat
Features
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“Keeping everyone in the Loop”. Best app to stay Connected 24/7 to your family, children, elderly parents or friends. Caregivers love the Todos feature which works as a medicine pill reminder or remind you to pick up a loved one. Never forget! + Get alerts when someone arrives home from school or work. + Loop offers location tracking with safety features and directions to family members’ current locations with one click. + Safety features built in for younger drivers. Get alerts for speeding, excessive braking, rough driving and more. + Use the SOS feature to send a silent alert with your location to family members, emergency contacts, and responders. + With saved directions you will never forget where you parked the car or where your group outings should meet up. + Built in reminders for todos like picking up groceries or medicine, Pill Reminders People of any age group can use the app, and it can be of both personal and professional use: + Families can use it, + Parents can use it when their kids come and go from home and school, + Groups of friends can use it, + any small organization can use it to track the location of its employees too. It is also good for events, festivals, trips, and group outings. This is a good app for "Only Girls" occasions too, as they need to have an extra layer of protection when going out. The Parking Spot feature allows you to save parking locations that can be shared with your Loop members. Also, you can schedule time for meet-ups and add extra information about the saved locations. Major Features: * Create a Loop and invite Loop members to view the real-time location of friends or family members on a private map. * Save or add places and get real-time alerts when a Loop member, friend or family arrives or leaves saved places like home, work, school, etc. * One-to-one and group chat with Loop members * See day-wise location history of your Loop members * Loop management under which you can make changes to your Loop like inviting or deleting members from the Loop. Also, changing the Loop appearance like name and image and more * SOS feature that includes Emergency Contacts and Help Alerts. The people you have added as emergency contacts will get a help alert in form of SMS and Push Notification (if the user is registered on the app). * View the weekly driving summary of you and your Loop members in terms of total driven distance and top speed attained along with the drive’s date and time. * Battery monitoring feature that allows you to monitor the battery percentage of your Loop members. You will get notifications when any of the Loop members have a low battery and when they put their phone to charge. * Meet-up features in which you can choose a place for temporary meet-ups and invite members to the same. * The Parking Spot feature will let your Loop members know where you have parked your vehicle and get directions to the place in case anybody wants to get there. Protect the ones you Love. Disclaimer: Continued usage of location services in the background can excessively drain battery Please read our terms of use here https://thareja.org/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

CI Select3 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop at 50% against CI Select's 0%. Loop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). CI Select's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CI Select asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CI Select ships an update every 5 months, Loop weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CI Select versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCI SelectLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB212 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMario SvirskyThareja Inc.

Customer experience

CI Select

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Loop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CI Select

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions2
  • Loop - Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Loop - Pro yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is CI Select free?
CI Select is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CI Select or Loop have ads?
Loop shows ads; CI Select does not.
Which is updated more often, CI Select or Loop?
CI Select ships an update every 5 months, and Loop weekly. Most recently, CI Select was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loop on November 3, 2026.

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