Loopback vs Big Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Loopback
Effortlessly track past meetings and prepare for future ones. This app helps busy individuals capture key details from various interactions, offering quick access to relevant information for upcoming sessions. It prioritizes user privacy with no account registration required.
- Track meeting details
- Prepare for upcoming sessions
- Add attachments to notes
- Biometric app locking
- iCloud synchronization
- Light and Dark Modes
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Limited time offer for Loopback Unlimited: Three month free with a yearly subscription. One month free with a monthly subscription. Permanent offer: Always free for up to 5 contacts. Family Sharing included. Loopback helps you keep track of your past meetings and prepare for upcoming ones in just a few taps. This app is designed for people who don't have time for taking and reviewing the notes. They deserve that you remember. Features: - Keep the most important details about your coaching sessions, work meetings, personal appointments, coffee chats with friends, and family gatherings. - Your data is yours: you don't need to register any accounts, your data is not being collected for any purposes. - Add different types of contacts (persons, clients, teams, or groups you have meetings with). - Add different types of sessions (1:1s, group meetings, get togethers, etc.) and their key details, such as discussed topics, discovered biography facts, mood in minimal number of taps. - Add attachments to your session notes and review them directly in Loopback. - βSession preparationβ - in just one tap get all most relevant information that helps you to prepare for your next session: last session details, all topics ever discussed with this contact, future topics to discuss, all known facts a.k.a biography data. - App learns and suggests relevant topics to make your session logging even faster. - Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac computers. - iCloud support - store your data securely on your own Apple Cloud, so you can access your notes from any compatible device you own. - FaceID/TouchID support - optionally enable locking your app contact with your device biometrics. - Beautiful Light and Dark Modes. The free version of the app has no functional limitations and allows managing up to 5 contacts. The Loopback Unlimited subscription allows managing unlimited number of contacts. Family Sharing included. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.they.engineer/loopback/privacy-policy
Big Reader
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Big Reader turns any text into clear, natural speech with one tap. Designed from the ground up for accessibility, it's the perfect companion for users with visual impairments, autism spectrum needs, reading difficulties, or anyone who simply prefers listening. SIMPLE & CALMING DESIGN - Clean, distraction-free interface - No overwhelming menus or complicated settings - Large, easy-to-find buttons - Predictable, consistent layout - Gentle visual feedback ACCESSIBILITY FIRST Big Reader was built specifically for: - Low vision and blind users - Autism spectrum users who prefer auditory learning - Users with dyslexia or reading difficulties - Seniors who want larger text and simpler interfaces - Anyone with motor difficulties needing large touch targets HOW IT WORKS - Copy any text from emails, websites, documents, or messages - Open Big Reader - your text appears automatically - Tap the big green Read button - Listen and relax ACCESSIBILITY THEMES (PRO) Carefully designed color combinations for different visual needs: - High Contrast themes for low vision - Calm, muted themes for sensory sensitivity - Warm tones to reduce eye strain - Dark modes for light sensitivity - 5 text size options from comfortable to extra large WORD-BY-WORD HIGHLIGHTING (PRO) Follow along as text is read aloud. Each word highlights in real-time, helping with: - Focus and attention - Reading comprehension - Learning and studying - Following complex text AI SUMMARIZE (PRO) Powered by Apple Intelligence, instantly summarize long articles and documents. Perfect when you need the key points without reading everything. HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI & SHORTCUTS - "Hey Siri, read with Big Reader" - Back Tap activation (double-tap iPhone back) - Control Center quick access - Action Button support (iPhone 15 Pro and later) - Home Screen widget for one-tap reading READING HISTORY Never lose important text. Your recent readings are saved locally on your device for easy access. Clear anytime for privacy. PRIVACY FOCUSED No data collection whatsoever No tracking or analytics No ads, ever All processing happens on your device Your text stays completely private NATURAL VOICES Uses Apple's high-quality text-to-speech with: - Multiple voice options - Adjustable speaking speed - Clear pronunciation - Support for multiple languages PERFECT FOR - Checking emails while cooking or exercising - Listening to articles during commutes - Proofreading your own writing - Studying and learning - Reducing screen time while staying informed - Making any text accessible FROM YOUAPPS.CO Big Reader is part of our accessibility-first app family, designed by developers who understand the importance of inclusive design. Every feature is thoughtfully crafted to be usable by everyone. Download Big Reader today and experience text in a whole new way. Privacy Policy: http://www.youapps.co/bigreader-privacy-policy.html This app uses the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Loopback at 4 against Big Reader's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Loopback sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Big Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Loopback ships an update every 3 weeks, Big Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loopback | Big Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tetyana Dzyuba | Hassan Hattab |
In-app purchases
Loopback
- Loopback Unlimited (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Loopback Unlimited (Yearly)3 Months trial$9.991 Year
Big Reader
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year









