# Loop vs August

The clearest difference is review sentiment: August at 100% against Loop's 37%. August also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 4). 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. August asks for nothing beyond the download.

August 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 4, 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 August's.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, August every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | August |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/august-join-the-pack/id6802856710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 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+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Natalia Pinzon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802856832) |

## 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


### August

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/august-join-the-pack/id6802856710)

Connect with other dog owners and find compatible canine companions for your pet. Discover local dog-friendly activities, arrange playdates, and share updates about your dog's life within a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Create detailed dog profiles, Discover compatible nearby dogs, Arrange dog playdates, Explore local dog-friendly events, Share posts and photos, Message other dog owners

**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 August free?

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

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

August is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while August averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Loop or August have ads?

Neither Loop nor August shows ads.

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

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and August every 2 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 12, 2026 and August on October 1, 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.*