# The Livable Forest® vs Loop'd Social

The clearest difference is rating: Loop'd Social at 5.0 against The Livable Forest®'s 3.5. Loop'd Social also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Livable Forest®'s advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Loop'd Social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Livable Forest® | Loop'd Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-livable-forest/id6475384735/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopd-social/id6478404177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Livable Forest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724119570) | [Cary Gaskell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520275161) |

## What reviewers say

### The Livable Forest®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-livable-forest/id6475384735)

Discover local news, lifestyle content, and community events in Houston and Dallas. Connect with residents, explore businesses, and find curated recommendations for dining, shopping, and entertainment.

**Highlights:** Local news and community happenings, Curated lifestyle magazines, Connect with residents and businesses, Discover local events and experiences, Original video programming, Two city editions (Houston/Dallas)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop'd Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopd-social/id6478404177)

This social media app is designed for families to connect, schedule playdates, and discover local events. It provides a safe space to share memories and stay organized with family activities, fostering stronger relationships.

**Highlights:** Connect with family and friends, Schedule playdates easily, Discover family-friendly events, Share family moments safely, Organize family schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Livable Forest® free?

The Livable Forest® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop'd Social free?

Loop'd Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Livable Forest® or Loop'd Social?

Loop'd Social is rated higher. The Livable Forest® averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Loop'd Social averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Livable Forest® or Loop'd Social have ads?

The Livable Forest® shows ads; Loop'd Social does not.

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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.*