Bump vs Loft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bump
This geolocation-aware app helps artists, business owners, and creators connect with like-minded individuals and businesses nearby. Discover and promote yourself or your brand in real-time, bridging digital and physical interactions for authentic networking and business growth.
- Geolocation-aware networking
- Real-time connection discovery
- Self-promotion and brand showcasing
- Location-based business growth
- Bridging digital and physical interactions
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Are you an artist, business owner, creator, or creative looking to expand your network and make meaningful connections in your vicinity? Look no further! Bump is your go-to geolocation-aware networking app, designed to connect you with like-minded individuals and businesses nearby. Key Features: Connect & Create: Bump empowers you to forge new connections effortlessly. Simply sign up and share your location in real-time, and discover others in your vicinity who share your passions and interests. Pass by & Promote: It's not just about connecting; it's about promoting yourself and your brand. As you pass by others, you can showcase your work, products, or services, making Bump a hub for self-promotion. Move & Mingle: Bump facilitates authentic location-based business growth. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or a creative professional, you can interact with potential clients, partners, and collaborators right where you are. Tread & Transcend: Bump bridges the gap between digital and physical interactions. Take your online presence to the next level by meeting people in the real world. Bump is where your online identity transcends into the physical realm.
Loft
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LOFT - MEET PEOPLE WHO LIKE WHAT YOU LIKE Loft helps you connect with people going to the same events. Whether you're looking for events and people to go out with, or you already know where you're going, join a pre-meet at a nearby pub/bar, coordinate in chat, then head to the show together. From intimate jazz nights to sold-out arena shows, small groups meet before concerts, gigs, and club nights across your city. HOW IT WORKS - Browse events in your city, or add your events if you already have tickets - See who else is going - Join a pre-meet group near the venue - Chat and coordinate with your group - Meet up, grab drinks, head to the event together
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loft at monthly against Bump's every 15 months. Loft also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bump ships an update every 15 months, Loft monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bump | Loft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MakeMoreDigital Limited | LOFT MEETUPS LTD |
In-app purchases
Bump
No in-app purchases
Loft
No in-app purchases









