etife vs Loopback
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
etife
Control home appliances remotely and simultaneously. Set timers for automated functions and easily share device access with family members. Connect your devices quickly for a smarter home experience.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device control
- Customizable timers
- Device sharing with family
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere, anytime 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: easily share devices among family members 5. Quick connection: quickly connect App to devices
Loopback
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Loopback is an iOS app that lets you securely access private web services via SSH local port forwarding, all inside a built‑in browser sandbox. Add servers, save bookmarks, and open your intranet apps in one tap. SSH tunnel: password or private key (Ed25519 / RSA) authentication. Built‑in WebView shares the same sandboxed network with the SSH tunnel. Bookmarks: save frequent services as cards with custom icon, color, path, and timeout (3–30s). Multi‑port forwarding: main port + additional ports for frontend/backend split apps. Keychain-secured credentials for passwords and private keys. Auto-disconnect on timeout/background; keep-alive heartbeats for stability. Backup & restore: export/import servers, bookmarks, and SSH keys (passwords obfuscated). Dark Mode support. Usage: add a server → create bookmarks → tap to connect → browse via localhost. Privacy: all data stored locally on-device; no analytics, no tracking, no cloud sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: etife at Free against Loopback's $0.99. etife also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
etife is free to download; Loopback costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | etife | Loopback |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iStar Solutions, K.K. | yifan z |
In-app purchases
etife
No in-app purchases
Loopback
No in-app purchases
