# Loop vs Jurnal

Loop and Jurnal both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Jurnal's written reviews are positive against 37% of Loop's. Jurnal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2). 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. Jurnal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Loop against 4.5 for Jurnal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jurnal's.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, Jurnal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Jurnal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurnal-express-yourself/id6736490829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Eli Daniels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515635838) |

## 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


### Jurnal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurnal-express-yourself/id6736490829)

This app offers a platform for authentic self-expression, moving away from algorithmic content creation. Share thoughts, stories, photos, and audio, and organize them into custom collections based on your interests. Discover content and connect with others through shared passions rather than popularity metrics.

**Highlights:** Write thoughts, stories, and ideas, Share photos and audio recordings, Organize content into custom collections, Discover people through shared interests, Public like counts are hidden, Designed for thoughtful expression

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Jurnal free?

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

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

Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Jurnal averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loop or Jurnal have ads?

Neither Loop nor Jurnal shows ads.

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

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and Jurnal monthly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 18, 2026 and Jurnal on October 4, 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.*