# LOOI vs G SHELL

The clearest difference is rating: LOOI at 3.4 against G SHELL's 2.1. LOOI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (39% vs 18%). G SHELL's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. G SHELL sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.59 per month. LOOI asks for nothing beyond the download.

LOOI holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOOI has 168 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of LOOI's written reviews are positive against 18% of G SHELL's.

LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, G SHELL every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOOI | G SHELL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looi/id6474993624/reviews)** | [2.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-shell/id6511216209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TangibleFuture (Dongguan) Intelligent Hardware Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679680362) | [Shenzhen Jizhi Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755502911) |

## What reviewers say

### LOOI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looi/id6474993624)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Engaging and fun companion for conversation
- 💬 Good ChatGPT integration for intelligent responses
- 🎮 Fun games and interactive activities
- 📱 Works as wireless phone charger
- 🎨 Cute and appealing character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on startup
- 🎤 Wake word 'Hey Looi' doesn't work reliably
- 🔊 Voice recognition fails consistently
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models (iOS 26+)
- ⚫ Doesn't work on dark surfaces or desks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Wake word recognition failure
- Voice recognition not working
- Permission registration fails on iOS 26+
- Motion & Fitness permissions not registering

**Requested features**

- Chinese language support (most requested)
- French language support
- Spanish language support
- Multiple voice options to choose from
- Voice customization and locking preferred voice


### G SHELL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-shell/id6511216209)

Easily personalize your case by casting any image to it in seconds. Choose from photos, your album, or original designs for a quick style update. Enjoy a creative playground with regular new designs and updates.

**Highlights:** Cast any image to your case, Use photos or album pictures, Try original designs, No batteries or cables needed, Regular new designs and updates

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO membership (monthly plan) | $4.59 | per month |
| 30 credits | $1.19 | one-time |
| 90 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO membership (one-month) | $5.19 | one-time |
| 300 credits | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOOI free?

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

### Is G SHELL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOOI or G SHELL?

LOOI is rated higher. LOOI averages 3.4 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while G SHELL averages 2.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do LOOI or G SHELL have ads?

Neither LOOI nor G SHELL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOOI or G SHELL?

LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, and G SHELL every 9 days. Most recently, LOOI was updated on October 30, 2026 and G SHELL on October 30, 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.*