# LoopVideoMINI vs Looper

The clearest difference is price: Looper at Free against LoopVideoMINI's $1.99. Looper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 33%). LoopVideoMINI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Looper is free to download; LoopVideoMINI costs $1.99 up front. Looper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month. LoopVideoMINI asks for nothing beyond the download.

LoopVideoMINI ships an update every 5 months, Looper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoopVideoMINI | Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinichi HISAMATSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/398895004) | [Carlos Pico](https://appshunter.io/developer/916332400) |

## What reviewers say

### LoopVideoMINI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopvideomini/id407469339)

This app plays videos on repeat, supporting both the device screen and external displays. It's ideal for applications like digital signage, point-of-purchase displays, and VJing.

**Highlights:** Video looping playback, External display support, Signage applications, POP display functionality, VJ tool capabilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191)

This app allows you to loop videos on your iPhone or iPad, with options for specific repetitions or infinite playback. You can create playlists, export videos in various formats including reverse or slow motion, and even play them on external displays. It's a versatile tool for practice, presentations, or creating seamless video loops.

**Highlights:** Loop videos infinitely or a specific number of times, Create playlists with custom loop settings, Play videos on device or external displays, Export videos in reverse, slow motion, or GIF, Import videos from Photos, files, or iCloud, Organize videos with folders (Pro feature)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Looper ADs Free | $2.19 | per month |
| Looper Pro ADs | $3.39 | per month |
| Looper Pro Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Looper Pro Year | $54.99 | per year |
| Starter | $7.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime ADs Free | $12.99 | one-time |
| Creative | $19.49 | one-time |
| Videographer | $37.49 | one-time |
| Studio | $64.99 | one-time |
| Looper Pro Lifetime | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for looping videos
- 🤩 Helpful for studying and memorizing
- 💯 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscriptions
- 🔇 Audio issues and loss of sound
- 🤯 Confusing UI changes after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing correctly or looping properly
- Exported videos have incorrect orientation or quality
- Playlists and video lists behaving unexpectedly
- App failing to load or import videos

**Requested features**

- Add folders or categories for organizing videos
- Improve playlist management and reordering
- Provide more playback speed options
- Bring back Picture-in-Picture mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoopVideoMINI free?

LoopVideoMINI costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Looper free?

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

### Do LoopVideoMINI or Looper have ads?

Looper shows ads; LoopVideoMINI does not.

### Which is updated more often, LoopVideoMINI or Looper?

LoopVideoMINI ships an update every 5 months, and Looper fortnightly. Most recently, LoopVideoMINI was updated on September 7, 2026 and Looper on October 7, 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.*