# Loop vs Sam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sam at none against Loop's 13. Sam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Sam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, Sam every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Sam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-building-community/id6680157431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Arito, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768181066) |

## 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


### Sam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-building-community/id6680157431)

Connects individuals needing assistance with small tasks to nearby volunteers willing to help. Facilitates community support and task completion.

**Highlights:** Volunteer matching, Task assistance, Community building, Local help, Small task support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Sam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Sam?

Sam is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop or Sam have ads?

Neither Loop nor Sam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Sam?

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sam every 9 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 12, 2026 and Sam on September 30, 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.*