Comparison

Hoot by Loop vs Iris

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

Head to head
About

Hoot by Loop

An intuitive audio messenger for real-time, private conversations. Record and send voice messages instantly, with optional live transcriptions and video backgrounds. Add friends by bumping phones and send anonymous uplifting messages.

Highlights
  • Hold to record, release to send audio
  • Live, invisible ink transcriptions
  • Add video to audio message backgrounds
  • Dynamic emoji respond to voice
  • Soundclips from classic movies
  • Bump phones to add friends
  • Anonymous daily uplifting push notifications
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Hoot is your new, more intuitive audio messenger. Designed for real-time communication, privacy and fluidity. Hold to record, release to send and they only get to hear it once. It's that easy. No send button, no take backs. Just you, your friends and some good conversation. Subtitles: Built-in from the get-go, we transcribe all your messages, and replay them live in invisible ink, so you can read along, privately. Magic Words: Dynamic emoji respond to your voice, and add a little sparkle to your messages...if you know the right incantations. Portal Video: Simply slide your thumb over the camera while recording to add video to the background of your audio, and portal your friends into your world. Sound Effect Emoji Confetti: We have no easier way to explain this to you than you downloading the app. Soundclips: Think of it like an audio gif... Try out a wide range of soundclips from classic movies, and many more to come. Bump: Forget QR codes. Just bump phones to add friends on Hoot. Boosts: Send one anonymous uplifting push notification to a friend each day, so they know someones got them on their mind! Not to mention we've obviously got 2x speed, speaker control, and all that good stuff. So hurry up, your friends are waiting - get on the Hoot.

About

Iris

A social media platform focused on intellectual engagement and knowledge sharing. Connect with trusted peers and experts, curate your feed with custom filters, and engage in meaningful discussions.

Highlights
  • Intellectual conversations
  • Customizable tailored feeds
  • Content from trusted sources
  • Knowledge discovery
  • Expert insights
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Iris – The Future of Knowledge Sharing Iris is a revolutionary social media platform designed for intellectual engagement, allowing users to discover, share, and consume valuable knowledge from trusted peers and experts. Tired of algorithms that prioritize mainstream, AI-generated content? Iris connects you directly with people you trust, giving you control over the content you engage with. Why Choose Iris? • Intellectual Conversations: Engage in meaningful discussions, share your expertise, and discover insights from others who inspire you. • Tailored Feeds: Organize your feed by creating or following customized filters that align with your interests. No more endless scrolling through irrelevant posts—only the knowledge that matters to you. • Trusted Sources: Unlike traditional platforms, Iris prioritizes content from your peers and experts, offering genuine insights without the noise of AI-driven, mass-generated content. Stay Inspired Iris is built on the idea that knowledge is power. With a simple interface and advanced filtering options, you can seamlessly navigate through the ideas and perspectives that resonate with your intellectual curiosity. Join Iris today and start connecting with the knowledge that moves you.

Screenshots

Hoot by Loop4 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Iris at 13.0 against Hoot by Loop's 16.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hoot by Loop against 5.0 for Iris. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hoot by Loop versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoot by LoopIris
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop Social Inc.Ryan Yamashita

Customer experience

Hoot by Loop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Iris

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hoot by Loop

No in-app purchases

None

Iris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoot by Loop free?
Hoot by Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hoot by Loop or Iris?
Hoot by Loop and Iris are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hoot by Loop or Iris have ads?
Neither Hoot by Loop nor Iris shows ads.

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