Comparison

LuvLink vs LendLoop

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

Head to head
About

LuvLink

Control and customize your LuvLink devices with this app. Manage groups, adjust settings like color and brightness, and send colors remotely. Stay connected with loved ones through shared device experiences.

Highlights
  • Device setup and management
  • Color and brightness control
  • Secret code creation
  • Remote color sending
  • Group management and invitations
  • Sleep mode settings
Features
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Set up and manage your LuvLink™ devices through our mobile app. Get access to a range of new features and settings for your device and create / manage your groups all in the one place! Change colors, brightness, create a secret code, send a color on the go, extend dimming times and manage sleep mode. See who is on your group and invite more to join!

About

LendLoop

Easily track items you lend to or borrow from friends, family, or neighbors. Set return dates and receive friendly reminders to ensure everything comes back on time. Works offline and offers flexible sign-in options.

Highlights
  • Track lent and borrowed items
  • Set return dates
  • Share loan links
  • Receive friendly reminders
  • Offline access
  • Sign in with Apple or Google
  • Create lending groups
Features
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Know who has your stuff—and when it should come back. LendLoop keeps one-to-one lending simple. Track what you lend to a friend, family member or neighbor, and what you borrow from them. TRACK EVERY LOAN Add an item, choose a return window, and connect the other person directly or with a share link. Keep the item, person and due date together in one clear record. SHARE A LINK Send a loan link with the iPhone share sheet. The other person can open the link and accept the loan so you both have the details. FRIENDLY REMINDERS LendLoop sends reminders when an item is due soon or overdue. Open Loans to see what needs attention. READY WHEN YOU’RE OFFLINE On iPhone, view your last synced items and active loans without a connection. SIGN IN YOUR WAY Use Sign in with Apple or Google. Lending within a group? Start a crew from Profile. Share more, buy less.

Screenshots

LuvLink4 screens
LendLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LendLoop at 5.0 against LuvLink's 4.6. LuvLink's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LendLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuvLink has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, LendLoop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LuvLink versus LendLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuvLinkLendLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDig8tal Pty LtdTrip Fish

Customer experience

LuvLink

All ratings11,470 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative36.1%

LendLoop

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

Bugs and requests

LuvLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during sign-up
  • Lamp disconnects from WiFi
  • Inconsistent color changes
  • Timezone issues with sleep timer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Notification history in app
  • Ability to customize color patterns
  • Battery-powered option
  • Improved WiFi connectivity
  • Easier setup process

LendLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LuvLink

No in-app purchases

None

LendLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuvLink free?
LuvLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LendLoop free?
LendLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LuvLink or LendLoop?
LendLoop is rated higher. LuvLink averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while LendLoop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LuvLink or LendLoop have ads?
Neither LuvLink nor LendLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuvLink or LendLoop?
LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and LendLoop every 9 days. Most recently, LuvLink was updated on November 3, 2026 and LendLoop on October 31, 2026.

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