Microsoft Loop vs WiZ
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.
WiZ
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WiZ-Knight, a CES® 2022 Innovation Award Honoree, is a portable Wi-Fi encryptor device equipped with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Designed to secure remote communications, it isolates endpoints and encrypts data traffic over public networks. Perfectly suited for defence operations and remote workforces accessing sensitive information, WiZ-Knight ensures secure connections—whether on-premises or in the cloud. With high-speed encryption and convenient plug-and-play functionality, WiZ-Knight empowers users with seamless security. What you can do: • Pair your WiZ-Knight dongle by scanning the QR code shown on your computer • Connect the encryptor to your Wi‑Fi network and enter the password when needed • See real-time connection status and internet availability • Complete captive portal logins (e.g. hotel or guest Wi‑Fi) inside the app when required • Get step-by-step help with the in-app tutorial This release includes: • More reliable Wi‑Fi setup and status updates • Better handling of networks that use captive portal login • General performance and stability improvements
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiZ at none against Microsoft Loop's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. WiZ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, WiZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Loop | WiZ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | ST ENGINEERING (INFO-SECURITY) PTE. LTD. |
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
WiZ
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
WiZ
No in-app purchases









