# Loop vs Join Impact

Loop and Join Impact both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Join Impact's written reviews are positive against 38% of Loop's. Join Impact also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Join Impact holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 17, 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 Join Impact's.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, Join Impact every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Join Impact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-impact/id6502295087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Emissary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744945263) |

## 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


### Join Impact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-impact/id6502295087)

This platform helps users combat antisemitism and hate speech by facilitating social media posts. It offers curated content from credible sources on various topics, allowing users to easily share information across their social media accounts.

**Highlights:** Combat antisemitism and hate speech, Facilitates social media posting, Curated content from credible sources, Wide variety of timely topic categories, Post to own social media accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Join Impact free?

Join Impact is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Join Impact?

Join Impact is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Join Impact averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Loop or Join Impact have ads?

Neither Loop nor Join Impact shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Join Impact?

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and Join Impact every 2 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 26, 2026 and Join Impact on July 8, 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.*