# Loop vs YidStatus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YidStatus at 100% against Loop's 37%. YidStatus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 19). 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. YidStatus asks for nothing beyond the download.

YidStatus 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 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of YidStatus's.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, YidStatus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | YidStatus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidstatus/id6791354807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Moishe Kaufman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791354809) |

## 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


### YidStatus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidstatus/id6791354807)

This app aggregates community statuses into a single feed, allowing users to discover updates from creators, businesses, and individuals without saving contacts. Easily search for specific content, revisit past posts, and follow favorite accounts for continuous discovery of events and happenings.

**Highlights:** Unified community status feed, Discover creators and businesses, Search by name, business, or topic, Access to past statuses, Follow favorite accounts, Real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is YidStatus free?

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

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

YidStatus is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while YidStatus averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Loop or YidStatus have ads?

Neither Loop nor YidStatus shows ads.

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

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and YidStatus fortnightly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 15, 2026 and YidStatus on October 13, 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.*