Comparison

EKG Updater vs Loop Sphere

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

Head to head
About

EKG Updater

This application connects your smart kettle to your home Wi-Fi for automatic firmware and feature updates. Ensure your device always has the latest brewing capabilities and performance enhancements.

Highlights
  • Connects to home Wi-Fi
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Installs latest brewing features
  • Compatible with Stagg EKG Pro models
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Use EKG Updater to get the most out of your Stagg EKG Pro kettle. This app keeps your kettle up-to-date by connecting it to your home wifi. Just connect once and enjoy automatic updates with all our latest firmware and brewing features. Compatible with: * Stagg EKG Pro * Stagg EKG Pro Studio Edition For help, contact hello@fellowproducts.com

About

Loop Sphere

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
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Loop Sphere lets you measure the noise around you, understand your sound environment, and unwind with white noise. Check the sound around you in real time with the decibel meter, then switch to white noise whenever you want to focus, relax, or drift off to sleep. Loop Sphere puts sound awareness and calm together in one app. Live sound levels See how loud your surroundings really are with a real-time decibel meter. Get a clear read on the sound around you, whether you're at a concert, on your commute, or at home with family. It's an easy way to stay aware of loud environments and tune into your everyday sound, so you always know what you're listening to. White noise for sleep, focus, and calm Block out distractions and shape the sound environment you want. Choose from a range of white noise, from steady tones to gentle rain, and use it however suits you: drifting off to sleep, settling into focus, studying, relaxing, or simply making any space feel more comfortable. White noise for little ones Use gentle white noise to ease little ones into nap time or wind down for bed. A steady, soft sound can help build a calm bedtime routine, at home or while you travel. Got a Loop product? Already wear Loop earplugs? Loop Sphere works right alongside them. Use the app to get a clearer picture of the sound around you and get even more from your Loop product. Why Loop Sphere? Plenty of apps do one thing well. Loop Sphere brings real-time sound awareness and white noise together in one place. It comes from the team behind Loop, who've spent years helping people live better with sound. Ready to take control of your sound environment? Download Loop Sphere and get an accurate decibel meter plus soothing white noise for sleep, focus, and calm. Measure the noise around you, enjoy calming sounds, and make any space feel more comfortable.

Screenshots

EKG Updater3 screens
Loop Sphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loop Sphere at 5.0 against EKG Updater's 1.6. EKG Updater's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (176 vs 4). On price, 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

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

Loop Sphere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EKG Updater has 176 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EKG Updater versus Loop Sphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKG UpdaterLoop Sphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (176 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings176 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFellowLoop Earplugs

Customer experience

EKG Updater

All ratings176 ratings
Positive11.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative84.7%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative83.2%

Loop Sphere

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EKG Updater

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware update process gets stuck
  • App fails to detect or connect to kettle
  • App crashes or provides no feedback during updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remote kettle control (turn on/off, set temperature)
  • Scheduling and timer functionality
  • Improved app design and user experience

Loop Sphere

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EKG Updater

No in-app purchases

None

Loop Sphere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EKG Updater free?
EKG Updater 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, EKG Updater or Loop Sphere?
Loop Sphere is rated higher. EKG Updater averages 1.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Loop Sphere averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do EKG Updater or Loop Sphere have ads?
Loop Sphere shows ads; EKG Updater does not.

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