Comparison

Relatica vs Loops by Pixelfed

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

Head to head
About

Relatica

This app provides a dedicated client for the Friendica social network. It allows users to interact with their Friendica accounts, view posts, and engage with their network. Enjoy a streamlined social media experience focused on this independent platform.

Highlights
  • Friendica social network client
  • View posts and updates
  • Engage with your network
  • Independent platform focus
  • Streamlined social media experience
Features
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A client for Friendica social network users

About

Loops by Pixelfed

Create and discover short videos on a decentralized network. Enjoy authentic content without ads, tracking, or algorithmic manipulation. Take control of your social media experience.

Highlights
  • Create short videos
  • Discover videos
  • Federated network
  • No ads
  • No tracking
  • Authentic content
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Create and discover short videos in a federated network that puts you in control. No ads, no tracking, no manipulative algorithms — just authentic content from real people.

Screenshots

Relatica1 screens
Loops by Pixelfed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Relatica at 5.0 against Loops by Pixelfed's 4.5. Relatica also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Loops by Pixelfed's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Relatica holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loops by Pixelfed has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Relatica ships an update every 6 months, Loops by Pixelfed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Relatica versus Loops by Pixelfed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelaticaLoops by Pixelfed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews—86.4% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB65 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMy Social Portal LLCDaniel Supernault

Customer experience

Relatica

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Loops by Pixelfed

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Relatica

No in-app purchases

None

Loops by Pixelfed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Relatica free?
Relatica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loops by Pixelfed free?
Loops by Pixelfed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Relatica or Loops by Pixelfed?
Relatica is rated higher. Relatica averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loops by Pixelfed averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.
Do Relatica or Loops by Pixelfed have ads?
Neither Relatica nor Loops by Pixelfed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Relatica or Loops by Pixelfed?
Relatica ships an update every 6 months, and Loops by Pixelfed every 3 months. Most recently, Relatica was updated on September 9, 2026 and Loops by Pixelfed on September 10, 2026.

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