# Markup R vs Loop Sphere

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Sphere at none against Markup R's 2. Loop Sphere also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Markup R's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Markup R sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Loop Sphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop Sphere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Markup R has 3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markup R | Loop Sphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sphere/id6756579833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 317 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kewin Lawson Smith Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503192202) | [Loop Earplugs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837423472) |

## What reviewers say

### Markup R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-r-xp/id1559524491)

This app allows users to mark up any stitch chart from any designer. It can automatically detect grids, symbols, and colors from PDFs or photos, and even stitch together multi-page charts. Users can track progress, identify stitch counts, and utilize built-in shade cards for thread colors.

**Highlights:** Load any chart from any designer, Automatic grid, symbol, and color detection, Stitch multi-page charts together, Automatic symbol and thread color detection, Built-in shade cards (DMC, Anchor, Madeira), Track progress and statistics, Customizable markup tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Markup R-XP Full | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Speeds up stitching process
- 💡 Helpful features like highlighting symbols and tracking progress
- 🤝 Excellent customer support and responsiveness
- 🎨 Customizable to user preferences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with grid alignment and symbol recognition
- 💰 Yearly subscription cost may be high for some users
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔌 Battery drain concerns with extended use

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when marking up certain patterns
- Inconsistent symbol highlighting and placement
- Difficulty loading and aligning some scanned patterns

**Requested features**

- Ability to track floss stash and needed supplies
- Syncing across multiple devices
- Improved support for password-protected PDFs
- Font size controls for rulers and labels
- Rotation/flipping options for patterns


### Loop Sphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sphere/id6756579833)

Measure ambient noise levels in real-time with a decibel meter and create a calming sound environment with a variety of white noise options. Ideal for focus, relaxation, sleep, and even for soothing little ones. Integrates with Loop earplugs for enhanced sound awareness.

**Highlights:** Real-time decibel meter, White noise generator, Sound environment control, Sleep and focus sounds, White noise for children, Loop earplug integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markup R free?

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

### Is Loop Sphere free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Markup R or Loop Sphere?

Loop Sphere is rated higher. Markup R averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Loop Sphere averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Markup R or Loop Sphere have ads?

Loop Sphere shows ads; Markup R does not.

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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.*