Comparison

Microsoft Loop vs FusionMap

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Loop

This app facilitates collaborative thinking, planning, and creation across devices. It brings together teams, content, and tasks, allowing users to capture ideas, manage projects, and communicate in real-time. Seamlessly integrate with existing tools for a unified workflow.

Highlights
  • Co-creation experience
  • Content and task management
  • Idea capture and task lists
  • Project workspace
  • Real-time commenting and reactions
  • Customizable notifications
  • Cross-Microsoft 365 component editing
Features
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Think, plan and create together with Loop on the go. Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content and tasks across your tools and devices. Designed for the way you work, Loop can help you think, plan, and create together. • Capture ideas, create task lists, and insert photos to your Loop pages to express your thoughts. • Bring all your project content into a Loop workspace to help your team focus on what matters. • Comment and react in the app to quickly collaborate on the go. • Get only the notifications you care about and jump right back into what needs the most attention. • Edit and share Loop components across Microsoft 365 to help your team be on the same page in one place. To get started, download Loop, and sign in with your Microsoft Account or the account assigned to you by your work or school. This app is provided by either Microsoft or a third-party app publisher and is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms and conditions. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft or the third-party app publisher, as applicable, and transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or the app publisher and their affiliates or service providers maintain facilities. Please refer to the End User License Terms for Microsoft Loop. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions. Privacy terms: https://aka.ms/privacy Please refer to the Microsoft Software License Terms, see “License Agreement” under Information. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions.

About

FusionMap

Features
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FusionMap™ is a leading-edge technology for AI-powered geospatial data visualization, asset extraction, and management with seamless GIS integration. FusionMap™ is a cutting-edge web-based application that consolidates data from diverse sources into a unified platform. With built-in support for multiple users, tenants, and administrative features, it offers a seamless collaborative experience for streamlined work. FusionMap supports integration with ESRI products through (WFS/WMS) layers. Any changes made within FusionMap are reflected real-time in other GIS products.

Screenshots

Microsoft Loop4 screens
FusionMap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FusionMap at none against Microsoft Loop's 4. Microsoft Loop's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 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. Microsoft Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FusionMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, FusionMap every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Microsoft Loop versus FusionMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft LoopFusionMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationTetra Tech Fusion LLC

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Loop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on certain workspaces
  • Inability to save new content
  • Formatting issues with code blocks
  • Keyboard issues and cursor jumping
  • Inconsistent theme and UI behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to duplicate pages
  • Improved handwriting and whiteboard support
  • Export/copy to Word or PDF
  • Offline functionality
  • Better access management and guest collaboration

FusionMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Microsoft Loop

Subscriptions4
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
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  • Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year
None

FusionMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Loop free?
Microsoft Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FusionMap free?
FusionMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microsoft Loop or FusionMap have ads?
Neither Microsoft Loop nor FusionMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Loop or FusionMap?
Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, and FusionMap every 3 months. Most recently, Microsoft Loop was updated on October 7, 2026 and FusionMap on September 25, 2026.

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