# Boomerang vs Loop Video

The clearest difference is rating: Boomerang at 4.5 against Loop Video's 4.0. Boomerang also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). Loop Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment 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 Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boomerang holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boomerang has 4.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Boomerang ships an update every 5 weeks, Loop Video every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boomerang | Loop Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-loop-maker/id1502151034/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-video/id1515976743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 131 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appside Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496513356) | [Blake Gordon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128599700) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Loop Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-video/id1515976743)

Record, edit, and share short videos designed to loop seamlessly on social media platforms. Easily select precise start and end points for your loops and export them for immediate sharing.

**Highlights:** Record looping videos, Edit start and stop frames, Share to social media, Simple user interface, Export looping videos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boomerang free?

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

### Is Loop Video free?

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

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

Boomerang is rated higher. Boomerang averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Loop Video averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Boomerang or Loop Video have ads?

Loop Video shows ads; Boomerang does not.

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

Boomerang ships an update every 5 weeks, and Loop Video every 8 months. Most recently, Boomerang was updated on September 30, 2026 and Loop Video on June 11, 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.*