Comparison

HowTo vs CreativLoop

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

Head to head
About

HowTo

A social platform for creators to share their projects, from woodworking to baking. Connect with a community, discover new ideas, and share your creative journey through photos, videos, and 'Snaps'. Monetize your creations by linking to tools and equipment.

Highlights
  • Share projects via photos, videos, and 'Snaps'
  • Discover creative ideas and follow creators
  • Connect with like-minded individuals
  • Engage with a unique commenting system
  • Monetize creations with affiliate links
  • Private messaging
Features
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The HowTo app is a social media platform for all things creative! Connect with a fast-growing community filled with like-minded creative people. Explore a wide range of how-tos from Woodworking to Arts and crafts, or embroidery to baking. Stay up-to-date with projects from your favorite creators or simply discover new ideas for your own projects. Share What You Love - People are waiting. Whether you’ve just whittled a spoon or are adding the finishing touches to a victoria sponge; our community can’t wait to see it. The HowTo community has always been at the heart of everything we do; and with the new HowTo app we really are uniting creativity. Whether you’re just starting a project or have one you’ve finished, you’ll be able to easily share it using our unique platform… We’ve built the tools to be able to share the journey of your project in bite size chunks, essentially creating a story for you followers. You’ll also be able to upload ‘Snaps’ which is a quick way to share ‘Snappy’ updates without having to upload a whole how-to. Connect with others. We’ve made it easy to search for people that you may be already familiar with, or those you’re yet to discover! Join The Conversation. We’ve made it easy for you to read or engage with others on topics you care about the most. With our unique commenting system, you’ll even be able to hear or leave voice notes within the comments on each snap or how-to. Explore creativity. Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes and with our app we’ve made it easier than ever to discover photos, videos and users based around topics you’re interested in. Earn Extra Money! With the HowTo App, you’ll be able to add links showing your followers where they’re able to get the tools or equipment used for your creation. These could be affiliate links meaning you could earn extra money. We’re also working on additional methods for you to earn extra money. We’re working on a unique platform which will connect you to brands and retailers from around the world, looking to work with creatives like you. More info coming soon. Download The HowTo App Today! - Share Videos, Photos and Audio with others. - Private Messages - Engage with others via our unique commenting system - Share How-Tos & Snaps - Get tailored notifications on account activity - Connect with others

About

CreativLoop

Features
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CreativLoop is the global network for the creative arts. Built for artists, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, designers, and creatives of every discipline and Educators in the Creative areas and Professionals supplying the creative areas — CreativLoop brings together everything you need to build a career in the creative world. CONNECT WITH CREATIVES WORLDWIDE Find and connect with artists, professionals, and collaborators across 50+ countries. Build meaningful relationships with people who share your creative vision. SHOWCASE YOUR WORK Create a stunning portfolio, share stories, and get discovered by collectors, galleries, venues, and industry professionals looking for fresh talent. DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES Access grants, scholarships, funding opportunities, jobs, and collaborations tailored specifically for creative professionals. LEARN AND GROW Explore online courses, workshops, masterclasses, and experiences from leading creative institutions worldwide. SELL YOUR WORK List and sell original artworks, prints, editions, and services through the LoopEditions marketplace — built directly into the app. STAY INFORMED Follow the Loop News for the latest in arts, culture, funding, and creative industry developments from around the world. Terms of Use: https://creativloop.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://creativloop.com/privacy

Screenshots

HowTo4 screens
CreativLoop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HowTo at none against CreativLoop's 10. CreativLoop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CreativLoop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HowTo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HowTo ships an update every 2 months, CreativLoop weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HowTo versus CreativLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowToCreativLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB99 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHow To Make LtdWilliam Dowling

In-app purchases

None

HowTo

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

CreativLoop

Subscriptions4
  • CreativLoop Release Space 10 gb$6.991 Month
  • CreativLoop Release Space 50 gb$9.991 Month
  • Business Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • CreativLoop Release Space 100 gb$13.991 Month
One-time6
  • Featured Job Boost - 7 Days$22.99
  • Urgent Hiring Boost - 7 Days$29.99
  • Featured Job Boost - 14 Days$39.99
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  • Feed Spotlight Boost - 14 Days$39.99
  • Talent Match Boost - 14 Days$49.99
  • Featured Job Boost - 30 Days$59.99

Questions

Is HowTo free?
HowTo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CreativLoop free?
CreativLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HowTo or CreativLoop have ads?
Neither HowTo nor CreativLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HowTo or CreativLoop?
HowTo ships an update every 2 months, and CreativLoop weekly. Most recently, HowTo was updated on August 21, 2026 and CreativLoop on September 22, 2026.

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