Universe vs Loopsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universe
This app simplifies university life by connecting students with peers, housing, events, and study groups. Discover campus opportunities, share rides, and showcase moments with time-limited stories that can be extended by engagement.
- Interest and course matching for finding friends
- Room and housing listings from students
- Ride sharing with safety features
- Event and society discovery
- Study group creation and joining
- Student project and business listings
- Time-limited 'Spotlight' stories
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Starting university can feel overwhelming. UniVerse makes it simple to plug into campus life—bringing people, opportunities and activities together in one app. What you can do: • Find friends & course mates with interest and course matching • Rooms & housing: post or find spare rooms from real students • Rides & lifts: share trips to campus, shops or church with safety tools • Events & societies: discover, RSVP, and share photos after • Study groups: join or create meetups for modules and exams • Student projects & businesses: list services and offers for classmates • Spotlights (2-hour stories): post campus moments that start at 2 hours. Every like extends your Spotlight by +1 minute, so great moments stay live longer
Loopsy
Explore a world of short videos, from funny clips and memes to music, dance, and vlogs. Watch, like, comment, and share content from creators worldwide, or upload your own to go viral. Enjoy smart recommendations and smooth HD playback.
- Funny videos and memes
- Music and dance clips
- Vlogs and lifestyle content
- Global content feed
- Upload your own videos
- Smart video recommendations
- HD playback
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Discover the world of short videos with Loopsy ! Our app is designed for everyone who loves funny clips, memes, music, dance challenges, vlogs, and viral trends. Watch thousands of videos, hit like , drop comments , and share with friends . What you get inside: - Funny videos & memes – laugh anytime, anywhere - Music & dance clips – trending sounds and viral challenges - Vlogs & lifestyle – discover creators from around the world - Global content feed – top shorts from every country - Upload your own videos – share with your followers instantly Why choose this app: - Smart video recommendations (like TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts) - Fast loading & smooth playback in HD - Like, share without limits Search by hashtags, keywords & trending topics 100% free short video app Whether you love funny memes, dance shorts, music videos, or just want to explore trending viral content, this app has it all. Create and share your own short videos to gain likes, followers, and views. Become part of the new generation of creators and hit the top of trending feeds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Universe at none against Loopsy's shown. Universe also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Universe ships an update every 9 days, Loopsy every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Universe | Loopsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Emmanuel Ofori-Attah | Faino Digital Media |
Customer experience
Universe
Loopsy
In-app purchases
Universe
No in-app purchases
Loopsy
No in-app purchases









