# Lyfe Social vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.6 against Lyfe Social's 3.6. Loop also leads on ratings volume (988 vs 19) and review sentiment (38% vs 25%). Lyfe Social's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Lyfe Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 988 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Lyfe Social's written reviews are positive against 38% of Loop's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyfe Social | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfe-social/id1617513052/reviews) | **[4.6 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **988** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lyfe Social Llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617513054) | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyfe Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfe-social/id1617513052)

Discover social venues and connect with friends to enhance your outings. This app helps you find the best spots and unlock exclusive promotions, making every social experience memorable.

**Highlights:** Social venue discovery, Exclusive promotions and perks, Connect with friends, Curated night out planning, Enhance IRL experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

**Highlights:** Matchmaking through friends, Request introductions, Event-based groups, Location-based groups, Community matching, Professional matchmaker integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Registration screen issues on certain devices
- Constant log-out problems
- Unreliable location feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate with matches
- Improved search and filtering options
- Notification system for match outcomes
- Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
- More detailed user profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyfe Social free?

Lyfe Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lyfe Social or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. Lyfe Social averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Loop averages 4.6 from 988 ratings.

### Do Lyfe Social or Loop have ads?

Neither Lyfe Social nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lyfe Social or Loop?

Lyfe Social ships an update every 6 weeks, and Loop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lyfe Social was updated on September 23, 2026 and Loop on September 21, 2026.

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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.*