# Social Match vs Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Social Match at 100% against Loop's 37%. Social Match also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Social Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Social Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Social Match's written reviews are positive against 37% of Loop's.

Social Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Social Match | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-match/id572889666/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Can Poyrazoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/532912118) | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) |

## What reviewers say

### Social Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-match/id572889666)

Discover secret crushes among your Facebook friends. This app allows you to anonymously 'crush' on friends, and if the feeling is mutual, you'll be matched. Explore friends' popular photos, mutual connections, and receive advice on approaching them.

**Highlights:** Secretly crush on Facebook friends, Mutual crush matching, View friends' popular photos, See mutual friends and interests, Get advice on approaching friends, Filter and sort friends by various criteria

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

**Highlights:** Matchmaking through friends, Request introductions, Event-based groups, Location-based groups, Community matching, Professional matchmaker integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Registration screen issues on certain devices
- Constant log-out problems
- Unreliable location feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate with matches
- Improved search and filtering options
- Notification system for match outcomes
- Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
- More detailed user profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Match free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Social Match or Loop?

Social Match is rated higher. Social Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loop averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Social Match or Loop have ads?

Neither Social Match nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Social Match or Loop?

Social Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Social Match was updated on September 29, 2026 and Loop on October 12, 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.*