Comparison

Hoot by Loop vs TellMee

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

TellMee

Features
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With just one tap, you can let someone know, "I'm thinking of you." TellMe is a simple, heartwarming app designed to help you stay connected with your loved ones. No need to craft messages or feel any pressure. With just one button, your feelings are gently conveyed. How to Use: ・Simply tap "Thinking of you!" and your feelings will immediately reach the other person. ・Scan a QR code to connect with friends. ・Send "Tells" to each other daily to build up your streak. ・Share what you're seeing with Photo Tells. However, they remain locked until both parties send a photo to each other. ・Photos automatically disappear at midnight, so every day is fresh. Features: ・One-tap connection — No text input needed. Just tap to send your feelings. ・Photo exchange — You can see each other's photos once you both send one. ・Streaks — Records the number of consecutive days you've sent Tells to each other. A tier system visualizes your shared history. ・Map — Pins appear on a map showing where you sent a Tell. You'll know where your loved one was thinking of you. ・Relationship labels — Partner, best friend, family. Notification messages and card designs change according to your relationship. ・Home screen widget — Always check your streak and the last Tell received. ・Custom notification sounds — TellMe's unique sound lets you know the moment a Tell arrives. ・Privacy first — Photos are automatically deleted daily. Only camera capture is allowed; there is absolutely no access to your photo library. TellMe is an app for couples, best friends, family, and anyone who wants to gently tell someone, "You are important to me," every day.

Screenshots

Hoot by Loop4 screens
TellMee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hoot by Loop at 16.2 against TellMee's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoot by Loop ships an update weekly, TellMee every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Hoot by Loop versus TellMee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoot by LoopTellMee
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB20 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLoop Social Inc.soshi shiragami

In-app purchases

None

Hoot by Loop

No in-app purchases

None

TellMee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoot by Loop free?
Hoot by Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TellMee free?
TellMee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hoot by Loop or TellMee have ads?
Neither Hoot by Loop nor TellMee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoot by Loop or TellMee?
Hoot by Loop ships an update weekly, and TellMee every 6 days. Most recently, Hoot by Loop was updated on October 9, 2026 and TellMee on October 24, 2026.

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