Microsoft Loop vs SimplyVision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SimplyVision
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SimplyVision is a vision-first personal growth companion, rebuilt as a native SwiftUI app. Clarify your direction Write your personal vision, identify your core values, and revisit them as you grow. Turn vision into goals Organize goals and subgoals into timeframes. Connect goals to what matters to you and break them into focused actions. Make steady progress Use Today, Upcoming, and Done views to manage actions. Optionally connect actions to a dedicated Apple Reminders list. Reflect and realign Use guided weekly check-ins to reflect on your experience and plan your next steps. Revisit your vision history and completed work. Keep your direction in sight Add home screen widgets for your actions, vision, and values. Free and account-free No SimplyVision account, subscription, or in-app purchase is required. Core goal tracking and reflection work offline. Your SimplyVision database stays on your device; optional Reminders synchronization follows your Apple Reminders account settings. Available in English and Korean. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplyVision at none against Microsoft Loop's 4. Microsoft Loop's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 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
Both are free to download. Microsoft Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SimplyVision asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, SimplyVision every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Loop | SimplyVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Inho Yong |
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
SimplyVision
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Loop
- 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
SimplyVision
No in-app purchases









