# EKG Updater vs Loop Sphere

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.

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 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EKG Updater | Loop Sphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekg-updater/id1592355693/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sphere/id6756579833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 25 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fellow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369603449) | [Loop Earplugs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837423472) |

## What reviewers say

### EKG Updater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekg-updater/id1592355693)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy firmware updates
- 🚀 Firmware updates work as expected
- 🚀 App does what it claims to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Firmware updates fail to complete
- 🐛 App doesn't detect or connect to kettle
- 🐛 App provides no useful functionality beyond updates
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app experience

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*