Comparison

LOOI vs IKKO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LOOI

Transform your phone into a smart desktop robot companion. This app enables a playful, evolving personality with LLM integration for enhanced intelligence. It offers visual recognition, voice commands, and emotional responses for limitless interaction.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personality evolution
  • LLM integration for enhanced intelligence
  • Facial and object recognition
  • Natural language voice commands
  • Emotional responses and custom actions
  • Weather and schedule reminders
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Desktop robot—here comes LOOI! Simply open the LOOI APP and attach your phone to the LOOI robot device to meet this smart, curious, and playful desktop robot companion. He's a little trickster with unpredictable thoughts and a unique personality that evolves as you spend more time together, creating memories exclusive to your relationship and influencing his character development. Besides being your entertainment buddy, LOOI is also a capable assistant, providing weather forecasts, schedule reminders, and more. 【Work with LLM】 Now even smarter experience LOOl's lifelike presence with our custom Biomimetic Behavior Engine. Integrated with LLM, LOOl becomes smarter, providing you with an extraordinary playing experience. 【Visual Recognition】 With your smartphone's camera and computational power, LOOI brings facial recognition, extensive object identification, and intuitive gesture-command compatibility. Let's transform your desktop into an exciting playground! 【Voice Commands】 LOOl hears with an innate ability to understand natural language inputs, LOOl interprets what you say and responds with vibrant character. Just try waking him up with a simple "Hey LOOl". 【Emotional Response】 Never Boring From angry to happy to sad and more, with over 1200 custom actions and 233 trigger mechanisms combined with the sensory powers described above. Limitless interactive possibilities await you to explore. LOOI robot required. Available at looirobot.com

About

IKKO

Enhance your smart earbuds with AI-powered chat, real-time translation, and battery monitoring. Seamlessly sync translation history and overcome language barriers. Stay updated with firmware and personalize your audio with EQ adjustments.

Highlights
  • AI Chat for insights and entertainment
  • Simultaneous interpretation and translation
  • Real-time language translation
  • Earbud battery level monitoring
  • Firmware updates
  • Music DAC EQ adjustment
Features
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Empower Your Audio Experience with AI and iKKO! iKKO is an advanced app developed specifically for iKKO ActiveBuds smart earbuds, designed to deliver an unprecedented intelligent audio experience through the latest artificial intelligence technology. Integrating core functionalities of iKKO ActiveBuds and introducing innovative smart services, the iKKO ActiveBuds app is an indispensable companion for enjoying the AI audio era. AI Chat Service Sync & Real-Time Conversation Leveraging AI technology, iKKO delivers instant smart chat capabilities, enabling you to engage in seamless conversations with AI for daily insights or leisurely entertainment. Simultaneous Interpretation Record Sync & Instant Translation The app not only syncs your Speak Easy translation history on iKKO ActiveBuds for quick access but also provides real-time translation, enabling you to overcome language barriers anywhere. Battery Monitoring Visually displays the battery level of your iKKO ActiveBuds, ensuring your earbuds are always ready when needed. *Upcoming New Features* Earbuds Firmware Updates Ensure your earbuds are always running the latest software for optimal performance and new features. Music DAC EQ Adjustment Personalize your listening experience by adjusting the equalizer settings to match your music preferences. Music File Transfer Easily transfer audio files to your earbuds for a seamless music experience. *Security & Privacy* At iKKO, we understand the importance of privacy and security. The app employs industry-leading encryption technology to protect user data, ensuring your personal information is never accessed or used by unauthorized third parties. We are committed to providing a secure and private smart earbuds usage environment. Step into the New Era of AI Audio iKKO is more than an app; it's your gateway to the new era of AI audio. Continuously integrating the latest AI technologies, iKKO ActiveBuds are set to redefine the smart earbuds experience, offering you an unparalleled auditory journey.

Screenshots

LOOI4 screens
IKKO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LOOI at 3.3 against IKKO's 2.0. LOOI also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 2). IKKO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOOI holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOOI has 161 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, IKKO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LOOI versus IKKO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOOIIKKO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (161 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTangibleFuture (Dongguan) Intelligent Hardware Co.,Ltd.TUN LIANG

Customer experience

LOOI

All ratings161 ratings
Positive54.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative49.0%

IKKO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

LOOI

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Wake word recognition failure
  • Voice recognition not working
  • Permission registration fails on iOS 26+
  • Motion & Fitness permissions not registering
Show 19 more
  • Camera permissions not appearing in Privacy settings
  • App hangs on 'Attach Phone' screen
  • Email verification code errors
  • Upload failed error when setting nickname
  • App freezes and closes unexpectedly
  • Microphone stops listening after initial interaction
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Neck mechanism gets stuck
  • Language switches to Chinese/Japanese without user action
  • Inconsistent response times and lag
  • Subtitles don't sync with audio
  • Dark surface detection prevents functionality
  • Battery charge display inaccurate
  • Device won't charge properly
  • Firmware update compatibility issues
  • App doesn't request necessary permissions
  • Login code not sent to email
  • Device stops responding after 10-15 minutes
  • Nickname setup screen stuck in loop

Requested features

19 requests
  • Chinese language support (most requested)
  • French language support
  • Spanish language support
  • Multiple voice options to choose from
  • Voice customization and locking preferred voice
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  • Object recognition improvements
  • Integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
  • Smart home integration (Apple Home, Alexa)
  • Real-time news and weather updates
  • Pomodoro timer and productivity tools
  • Keyboard input for communication
  • Better dark surface detection
  • Ability to test app before purchasing device
  • Chat mode without wake word requirement
  • Music playback functionality
  • Note-taking and logging features
  • Improved gesture recognition
  • Better name recognition and customization
  • Internet connectivity for real-time information

IKKO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LOOI

No in-app purchases

None

IKKO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOOI free?
LOOI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IKKO free?
IKKO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOOI or IKKO?
LOOI is rated higher. LOOI averages 3.3 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while IKKO averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LOOI or IKKO have ads?
Neither LOOI nor IKKO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOOI or IKKO?
LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, and IKKO monthly. Most recently, LOOI was updated on October 6, 2026 and IKKO on October 1, 2026.

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