Loops by Pixelfed vs W Social
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.
W Social
A European social network prioritizing real human conversation through verified identities and transparency. Discover trending content and engage with trusted sources, knowing who you're interacting with.
- Verified identities for all users
- Transparent content discovery
- Focus on real human conversation
- European data governance and infrastructure
- Privacy-focused design
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W — a social network made in Europe, for the world. Governed by European law, hosted on European infrastructure, and built for real human conversation. W is founded on verified identities, transparency, privacy, and free speech. Discover trending content from around the world, with a focus on posts from verified users and trusted sources. See what others are talking about — beyond what the algorithm chooses to show you. To post or interact on W, every user must verify they are a real person. Verified accounts are shown with a badge, so you always know who you are talking to. Verify with your real name for greater visibility and trust. Trust your feed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loops by Pixelfed at 88% against W Social's 35%. Loops by Pixelfed also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). W Social's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loops by Pixelfed has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Loops by Pixelfed's written reviews are positive against 35% of W Social's.
Loops by Pixelfed ships an update every 3 months, W Social every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loops by Pixelfed | W Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 34.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | W Social AB |
Customer experience
Loops by Pixelfed
W Social
In-app purchases
Loops by Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
W Social
No in-app purchases
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