# Throwback by Loop vs Huddle Students

The clearest difference is ads: Throwback by Loop at none against Huddle Students's shown. Throwback by Loop also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Throwback by Loop against 5.0 for Huddle Students. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Throwback by Loop has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Throwback by Loop ships an update weekly, Huddle Students every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throwback by Loop | Huddle Students |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-by-loop/id6443691707/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huddle-students/id6667103350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 99 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop Social Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487593678) | [Sahak Sahakyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764881833) |

## What reviewers say

### Throwback by Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-by-loop/id6443691707)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Huddle Students

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huddle-students/id6667103350)

Connect, communicate, and collaborate with fellow students in Armenia's first dedicated social media platform. Share posts, ask questions, and express yourself anonymously in a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Community posts and engagement, Student question forum, Anonymous sharing (Conf Mode), Student-focused social networking, Content sharing and interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throwback by Loop free?

Throwback by Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Huddle Students free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Throwback by Loop or Huddle Students?

Huddle Students is rated higher. Throwback by Loop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Huddle Students averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Throwback by Loop or Huddle Students have ads?

Huddle Students shows ads; Throwback by Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Throwback by Loop or Huddle Students?

Throwback by Loop ships an update weekly, and Huddle Students every 4 days. Most recently, Throwback by Loop was updated on September 25, 2026 and Huddle Students on September 27, 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.*