Comparison

Reeder. vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

Reeder.

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Syncs seamlessly across devices and allows for easy sharing of curated content. Organize links and create custom views with powerful filters.

Highlights
  • Unified content timeline
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Shared public feeds
  • Customizable filters
  • Save and organize links
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Reeder is your all-in-one inbox for reading, watching and listening to content from various sources. From Unread Counts to Timeline Syncing Say goodbye to unread counts! With Reeder, your timeline position is synced across all your devices, letting you pick up right where you left off. Shared Feeds Turn any tag into a public, auto-updating feed that can be viewed in any browser or added to any RSS reader that supports JSON feeds, making it simple to share your curated content. Unified Timeline Reeder supports more than just RSS feeds. It integrates videos, podcasts and social media posts into a single, streamlined view. While it’s not meant to replace full-featured clients, Reeder offers a centralized way to keep track of everything you follow, with the option to open content in other apps (if supported) when you want to dive deeper. Filters Create custom timelines with filters based on keywords, media types or feed types. Save and Organize Links Easily save links from Safari or any other app to Reeder using its share extension, keeping everything organized and easy to find. iCloud Sync Reeder only syncs what’s important — your subscriptions, timeline position and tagged items (including Links, Favorites, Bookmarks and Later) — across all your devices using iCloud, making syncing faster and more efficient, with changes pushed to your other devices within seconds. Content is fetched directly from the sources, ensuring you always have the latest updates. Terms of Use: https://reeder.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://reeder.app/privacy

About

Loop

An independent podcast player designed for a superior audio experience on Apple devices. It offers features like sleep timers, chapter support, and automatic backups, all within a minimalist and privacy-focused interface.

Highlights
  • Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer
  • Episode chapter support
  • Podcast collections for sequential playback
  • Automatic iCloud backup
  • Privacy-first, no user tracking
  • Offline episode downloads
  • Podcast description translation
Features
Currently charting
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A simple and intuitive podcast player, without a big company behind it — Loop is an independent podcast player, designed to provide the best possible audio experience on Apple platforms. Loop is a modern and full-featured podcast player with several useful features in a simple and intuitive interface: - Sleep Mode: Dim the player’s brightness and set a timer for automatic pause. - Chapter Support: View episode topics without leaving the player. - Collections: Create collections from your favorite podcasts and listen to the latest episodes of all podcasts in sequence. - Automatic Backup: Your collections and favorite podcasts are always saved in iCloud. - Podcast Discovery: Explore content randomly, with no algorithms behind it. - Apple Standard Experience: A smooth and intuitive experience for Apple ecosystem users. - Privacy First: Your data stays on your device, with no tracking. - Customization: Personalize your Loop experience your way. - Wallpaper Studio: Turn podcast covers into wallpapers. - High-Quality Streaming: Listen to your podcasts in the best quality, without restrictions. - Episode Download: Enjoy your favorite content even offline. - Podcast Description Translation: Learn more about the podcast, even if you don't know the language spoken in it. - Smart Search: Ask Loop to find podcasts related to a topic, and it will find related podcasts powered by Apple Intelligence. Loop is funded by each unit sold. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy policy: https://loop-app.framer.website/privacy Designed and developed in Brazil.

Screenshots

Reeder.4 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reeder. at Free against Loop's $4.99. Reeder. also leads on ratings volume (900 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Reeder. is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 900 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Reeder.'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Reeder. versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReeder.Loop
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (900 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings900 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSilvio RizziAugusto Simionato

Customer experience

Reeder.

All ratings900 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews712 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative31.3%

Loop

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Reeder.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
  • Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
  • Podcast and video playback issues
  • Crashes and stability problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add read/unread status indicators
  • Improve feed organization with folders
  • Provide more customization options for layout and typography
  • Integrate with third-party RSS services
  • Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions
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  • Add option to hide read/viewed content

Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reeder.

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
None

Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reeder. free?
Reeder. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop free?
Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reeder. or Loop?
Loop is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 900 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Reeder. or Loop have ads?
Neither Reeder. nor Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reeder. or Loop?
Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loop on October 30, 2026.

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