Comparison

Throwback by Loop vs A1Zap

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

A1Zap

An invite-only social app for friends and communities to connect through interactive "Zaps." Engage in group chats, play games, create polls, and build custom experiences together.

Highlights
  • Interactive "Zaps" for games and polls
  • Seamless group messaging with unique handles
  • AI chatbots for group conversations
  • Create and share custom Zaps and bots
  • Discover communities and people
  • Prompt-based chat for better flow
Features
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Chat. Play. Zap. A1Zap is an invite-only space for friends, campuses, and communities — powered by Zaps, fast interactive moments you drop straight into group chat. Use Zaps to: • play games together in chat • kick off conversations when things go quiet • make decisions with quick polls • create your own experiences and share them Chat that actually flows. Group messaging with prompts, quick replies, and AI chatbots you can drop into any group. Built for groups. • seamless group chat with unique handles • discover people, communities, and Zaps • make and share your own Zaps and bots Perfect for planning, shared interests, banter, and getting things done together. We're rolling out gradually and currently require an invitation. Download A1Zap and start something with your group. Privacy Policy: https://a1base.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Throwback by Loop4 screens
A1Zap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throwback by Loop at none against A1Zap's 10. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. A1Zap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Throwback by Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Throwback by Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. 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, A1Zap every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Throwback by Loop versus A1Zap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowback by LoopA1Zap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLoop Social Inc.A1Base Inc

Customer experience

Throwback by Loop

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

A1Zap

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Throwback by Loop

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

A1Zap

Subscriptions7
  • Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Surge Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Basic Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Surge Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Founder Edition$149.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Popular Pack$9.99
  • Best Value Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Throwback by Loop free?
Throwback by Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A1Zap free?
A1Zap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Throwback by Loop or A1Zap?
Throwback by Loop is rated higher. Throwback by Loop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while A1Zap averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Throwback by Loop or A1Zap have ads?
Neither Throwback by Loop nor A1Zap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Throwback by Loop or A1Zap?
Throwback by Loop ships an update weekly, and A1Zap every 6 days. Most recently, Throwback by Loop was updated on September 25, 2026 and A1Zap on September 19, 2026.

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