Comparison

Throwback by Loop vs Owting

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

Head to head
About

Throwback by Loop

This app offers a weekly dose of nostalgia, prompting users to share childhood and teenage photos every Thursday. Outside of Thursdays, users can connect with friends and send anonymous 'Boosts'.

Highlights
  • Weekly photo prompts
  • Share childhood memories
  • Send anonymous 'Boosts'
  • Connect with friends
  • Nostalgia-focused feed
Features
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Throwback is your new weekly dose of nostalgia. Are you tired of the same old Instagram feed filled with influencers and their #sponsored posts? Well, Throwback is here to take you back to a simpler time when the only thing you had to worry about was what to wear to your friend's Sweet 16. But here's the catch: Throwback is only open for business on Thursdays. Not kidding. If you're looking for more daily doom scrolling, look elsewhere. Don't worry, the rest of the week you can still add friends, and even send your friends uplifting 'Boosts' (anonymous push notifications to brighten their day!). Each Thursday, we give you a new prompt to take you down memory lane and post pictures of your childhood, those awkward teenage years, or that one time you wore overalls unironically. With Throwback, you'll finally have an excuse to dig through your old photo albums and relive the good old days. So, mark your calendars and get ready to throw it back with us every Thursday. (But don't blame us if your mom starts calling you more often because you're posting pictures of her haircuts from the 90s.) ---------- App made by humans who are always looking for feedback (follow us on Twitter @loopsocialinc), description made by AI which doesn't much care, don't @ us if it's cheesy.

About

Owting

Connect with friends and discover new people based on shared interests and availability. Plan in-person activities and experiences easily, fostering a community built on trust and fun.

Highlights
  • Connect with friends
  • Make new friends
  • Plan in-person activities
  • Discover shared interests
  • Group chat functionality
  • See overlapping availability
Features
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Looking to make new friends, keep up with the old ones, and generally get out more often? We sure are! Friends have busy lives but shouldn't have to resort to business calendaring software to hang out, and people shouldn't have to use dating apps to find friends. Owting was built by a small group of friends for friends to help people get out for in person activities and experiences. Owting helps you connect with others in your area based on activities you enjoy, availability, and location. It also helps friends stay connected. Whether you're messaging one person or in a group chat, you can easily see overlapping availability and send out event invites. Owting also lets you shine a light on your friends with excellent vibes, helping to create a community built on trust, fun, and respect. Download Owting to plan hangs with current friends and make new friends today!

Screenshots

Throwback by Loop4 screens
Owting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Throwback by Loop at 4.9 against Owting's 4.6. Throwback by Loop also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Throwback by Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Throwback by Loop ships an update weekly, Owting every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Throwback by Loop versus Owting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowback by LoopOwting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB157 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLoop Social Inc.Owting LLC

Customer experience

Throwback by Loop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Owting

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Throwback by Loop

No in-app purchases

None

Owting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Throwback by Loop free?
Throwback by Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Owting free?
Owting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Throwback by Loop or Owting?
Throwback by Loop is rated higher. Throwback by Loop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Owting averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Throwback by Loop or Owting have ads?
Neither Throwback by Loop nor Owting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throwback by Loop or Owting?
Throwback by Loop ships an update weekly, and Owting every 4 days. Most recently, Throwback by Loop was updated on October 8, 2026 and Owting on October 24, 2026.

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