# Reeder. vs Loop

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **900** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 30 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) |

## What reviewers say

### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

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:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*