# Loot8 vs Sidebop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loot8 at 100% against Sidebop's 0%. Loot8 also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Sidebop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loot8 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sidebop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sidebop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loot8 has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Loot8's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sidebop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Loot8 ships an update every 2 weeks, Sidebop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loot8 | Sidebop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loot8/id1666456551/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidebop/id6791490845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Daley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660057989) | [Kevin Showkat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887047185) |

## What reviewers say

### Loot8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loot8/id1666456551)

Connect with creators and fans through exclusive digital experiences. Discover unique content, interact with personalities, and monetize your passions. Join a community shaping the future of digital engagement.

**Highlights:** Exclusive content discovery, Creator-fan interaction, Monetize passions, Digital experiences, Community engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 20 | $20.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 50 | $50.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 100 | $100.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 250 | $250.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 500 | $500.00 | one-time |
| Loot8 Token - Pack of 1000 | $1000.00 | one-time |


### Sidebop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidebop/id6791490845)

Discover Los Angeles events on a map, tailored to your travel time and starting point. Find shows, movies, and happy hours, and get directions and details before you go. Save events and track updates.

**Highlights:** Event discovery on a map, Customizable travel time and mode, Event search by date, category, or keyword, Venue details and directions, Event bookmarking and updates, Ticket link integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loot8 free?

Loot8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sidebop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loot8 or Sidebop?

Sidebop is rated higher. Loot8 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Sidebop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loot8 or Sidebop have ads?

Neither Loot8 nor Sidebop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loot8 or Sidebop?

Loot8 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sidebop every 2 days. Most recently, Loot8 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sidebop on October 31, 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.*