Microsoft Loop vs PureLens
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.
PureLens
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PureLens no es solo un escáner, es tu herramienta definitiva para gestionar el inventario, registrar códigos y optimizar tu tiempo. Diseñado con una interfaz sin distracciones, utiliza toda la potencia de tu cámara para reconocer códigos al instante, incluso en condiciones de poca luz. FUNCIONES PRINCIPALES: - Reconocimiento ultrarrápido: Escanea códigos QR, EAN, UPC e ISBN en milisegundos sin necesidad de apuntar perfectamente. - Interfaz Inteligente: Abre enlaces, copia texto, conéctate a redes Wi-Fi o llama a números de teléfono con un solo toque. - Historial Completo: Nunca pierdas un escaneo. Guarda automáticamente tus códigos para consultarlos después. - Búsqueda y Filtros: Encuentra el código que buscas en segundos separando QRs de códigos de barras. DESBLOQUEA PURELENS PRO (Pago único, sin suscripciones): - Modo Lote Profesional: ¿Tienes 50 paquetes que escanear? Activa el modo lote y escanea sin pausa; la app los irá guardando en segundo plano. - Listas Ilimitadas: Crea carpetas (ej. Almacén 2, Evento de Verano) y organiza todo tu inventario en ellas. - Exportación a Excel (CSV): Selecciona tus registros y expórtalos en un formato tabular limpio, listo para usar en tus hojas de cálculo o programas de contabilidad. Privacidad por bandera: PureLens funciona de forma local en tu dispositivo y no bombardea tu pantalla con anuncios molestos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PureLens at every 8 days against Microsoft Loop's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PureLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Microsoft Loop ships an update monthly, PureLens every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Loop | PureLens |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | PABLO FIGUEROA LORENZO |
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
PureLens
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
PureLens
- PureLens Pro$3.99
Questions
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