# Stick vs Loop for Boomerang

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stick at none against Loop for Boomerang's 5. Stick also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop for Boomerang sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick ships an update every 11 days, Loop for Boomerang every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | Loop for Boomerang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-for-boomerang-loomix/id6469621598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **452** |
| Positive reviews | — | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noah Ibers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506826687) | [Klimin Marketing SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711215560) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-it-map/id6446781455)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop for Boomerang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-for-boomerang-loomix/id6469621598)

Easily create stunning boomerang and loop videos from your existing videos and live photos. Offers a variety of templates, animation styles, and artistic filters to enhance your creations. Add soundtracks to bring your looping videos to life and share them on social media.

**Highlights:** Create loops from videos and live photos, Precision video trimming, Variety of templates, Multiple animation styles, Artistic filters, Add soundtracks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boomerang Video Creator Loom | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Loomix • Boomerang | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Boomerang Premium Editor | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop video maker | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🎵 Multiple creative features including music options
- ✨ Good for photo editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall - requires payment for basic functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription at $6 per week
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Video export gets stuck at various percentages (16%, 24%)
- 🐛 App fails to save videos properly

**Reported bugs**

- Export process hangs at 16% and 24% completion
- Video fails to save when phone turns off during export
- App won't open camera roll on first use
- Instagram integration not working
- Boomerang output appears cut off or buggy

**Requested features**

- Actual free tier with meaningful functionality
- Remove or reduce paywall requirements
- Better export functionality without payment barriers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

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

### Is Loop for Boomerang free?

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

### Do Stick or Loop for Boomerang have ads?

Both Stick and Loop for Boomerang show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick or Loop for Boomerang?

Stick ships an update every 11 days, and Loop for Boomerang every 9 days. Most recently, Stick was updated on November 12, 2026 and Loop for Boomerang on November 12, 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.*