# Loop vs Buckets, Inc.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buckets, Inc. at 100% against Loop's 38%. Buckets, Inc. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Loop's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (988 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Buckets, Inc. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buckets, Inc. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 988 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buckets, Inc.'s.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, Buckets, Inc. fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Buckets, Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-inc/id6450389161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **988** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 60 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Grace Jansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668003447) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Buckets, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-inc/id6450389161)

This app helps professionals manage and grow their networks by simplifying contact information exchange and providing AI-powered tools for follow-ups. It allows users to control shared data, tag contacts for easy recall, and automate outreach to nurture connections.

**Highlights:** AI-powered contact exchange, Personalized CRM, Selective data sharing, Contact tagging, Automated outreach workflows, Connection insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Buckets, Inc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Buckets, Inc.?

Buckets, Inc. is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 988 ratings, while Buckets, Inc. averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Loop or Buckets, Inc. have ads?

Neither Loop nor Buckets, Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Buckets, Inc.?

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and Buckets, Inc. fortnightly. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 21, 2026 and Buckets, Inc. on July 6, 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.*