Comparison

DYCD docUP vs Microsoft Loop

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

Head to head
About

DYCD docUP

Easily upload supporting documents for DYCD funded program applications directly from your mobile device. No account creation is needed, and you can upload as many documents as required. Providers and DYCD users can then review and process your submitted information.

Highlights
  • Secure document upload
  • Supports DYCD funded programs
  • No account creation required
  • Unlimited uploads
  • Provider review portal
  • Application processing
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docUP Secure Document Upload is a mobile app that allows users to upload supporting documentation, to help them apply to DYCD funded programs, using their mobile device. They will need to enter basic information specific to the program and they are ready to go. No account creation is required, and the app can be used as many times as needed to upload all the supporting documents the DYCD program requires. Once uploaded via the mobile upload app, the provider and DYCD users will access to review and process an applicant’s documentation. Each client’s application will have its own document inbox where submitted documents can be reviewed and validated. Due diligence will be completed by the provider and DYCD users to determine if the documents uploaded are sufficient for accepting the applicant into the program. Once all the needs are met, the application is ready to be processed and approved in DYCD Connect.

About

Microsoft Loop

This app facilitates collaborative thinking, planning, and creation across devices. It brings together teams, content, and tasks, allowing users to capture ideas, manage projects, and communicate in real-time. Seamlessly integrate with existing tools for a unified workflow.

Highlights
  • Co-creation experience
  • Content and task management
  • Idea capture and task lists
  • Project workspace
  • Real-time commenting and reactions
  • Customizable notifications
  • Cross-Microsoft 365 component editing
Features
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Think, plan and create together with Loop on the go. Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content and tasks across your tools and devices. Designed for the way you work, Loop can help you think, plan, and create together. • Capture ideas, create task lists, and insert photos to your Loop pages to express your thoughts. • Bring all your project content into a Loop workspace to help your team focus on what matters. • Comment and react in the app to quickly collaborate on the go. • Get only the notifications you care about and jump right back into what needs the most attention. • Edit and share Loop components across Microsoft 365 to help your team be on the same page in one place. To get started, download Loop, and sign in with your Microsoft Account or the account assigned to you by your work or school. This app is provided by either Microsoft or a third-party app publisher and is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms and conditions. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft or the third-party app publisher, as applicable, and transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or the app publisher and their affiliates or service providers maintain facilities. Please refer to the End User License Terms for Microsoft Loop. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions. Privacy terms: https://aka.ms/privacy Please refer to the Microsoft Software License Terms, see “License Agreement” under Information. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions.

Screenshots

DYCD docUP4 screens
Microsoft Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DYCD docUP at none against Microsoft Loop's 4. DYCD docUP also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft Loop's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 90). On price, rating, 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. Microsoft Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DYCD docUP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DYCD docUP against 4.6 for Microsoft Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Loop has 4.9K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DYCD docUP ships an update every 7 months, Microsoft Loop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DYCD docUP versus Microsoft Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDYCD docUPMicrosoft Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (90 ratings)4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings904.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB165 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDepartment of Information Technology And TelecommMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

DYCD docUP

All ratings90 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.7%

Microsoft Loop

All ratings4,901 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral16.3%
Negative63.0%

Bugs and requests

DYCD docUP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Microsoft Loop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on certain workspaces
  • Inability to save new content
  • Formatting issues with code blocks
  • Keyboard issues and cursor jumping
  • Inconsistent theme and UI behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to duplicate pages
  • Improved handwriting and whiteboard support
  • Export/copy to Word or PDF
  • Offline functionality
  • Better access management and guest collaboration

In-app purchases

None

DYCD docUP

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Microsoft Loop

Subscriptions4
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
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  • Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year

Questions

Is DYCD docUP free?
DYCD docUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microsoft Loop free?
Microsoft Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DYCD docUP or Microsoft Loop?
Microsoft Loop is rated higher. DYCD docUP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Microsoft Loop averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.
Do DYCD docUP or Microsoft Loop have ads?
Neither DYCD docUP nor Microsoft Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DYCD docUP or Microsoft Loop?
DYCD docUP ships an update every 7 months, and Microsoft Loop monthly. Most recently, DYCD docUP was updated on October 10, 2026 and Microsoft Loop on October 13, 2026.

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