Loops by Pixelfed vs bTChatty2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loops by Pixelfed
Create and discover short videos on a decentralized network. Enjoy authentic content without ads, tracking, or algorithmic manipulation. Take control of your social media experience.
- Create short videos
- Discover videos
- Federated network
- No ads
- No tracking
- Authentic content
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Create and discover short videos in a federated network that puts you in control. No ads, no tracking, no manipulative algorithms — just authentic content from real people.
bTChatty2
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Welcome to bTChatty2 (bTC2) The messaging platform for bTChatty members, now available on iOS! Connect with fellow bTC members through secure, real-time messaging. Share photos, customize your profile, and stay connected with push notifications for new messages. Note: This app is not related to cryptocurrency, does not support crypto trading, and the name bTC2 is not associated with any digital currency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: bTChatty2 at 3 against Loops by Pixelfed's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
Loops by Pixelfed ships an update every 3 months, bTChatty2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loops by Pixelfed | bTChatty2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Brian Imai |
In-app purchases
Loops by Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
bTChatty2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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