# LARQ vs Loop Sphere

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Sphere at 5.0 against LARQ's 4.3. LARQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (620 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Loop Sphere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LARQ has 620 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | LARQ | Loop Sphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larq/id1571049201/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sphere/id6756579833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **620** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 158 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LARQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540588014) | [Loop Earplugs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837423472) |

## What reviewers say

### LARQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larq/id1571049201)

Manage your smart water pitcher and track your hydration. Monitor filter life, view water consumption data, and remotely control purification features. Receive important software updates to enhance your experience.

**Highlights:** Track filter life, Monitor water consumption, Activate purification remotely, Customize pitcher settings, Receive software updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great water bottle
- 👍 Excellent water filtration
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🔒 Reliable self-cleaning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent water tracking
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Connectivity problems
- 💡 Lack of widgets and Apple Watch support

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to register water consumption
- Frequent disconnections between bottle and app
- Filter life indicator not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for home screen and Apple Watch
- Improve water intake tracking accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement push notifications for hydration reminders


### 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 LARQ free?

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

### Is Loop Sphere free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LARQ or Loop Sphere?

Loop Sphere is rated higher. LARQ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while Loop Sphere averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LARQ or Loop Sphere have ads?

Loop Sphere shows ads; LARQ 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.*