Loops by Pixelfed vs Photo(n)
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.
Photo(n)
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Photo(n) transforms everyday, GDPR-compliant photos into 'socies', visuals for participatory social networking and governance. EU AI Act-compliant Large Language Models analyse these photos to suggest real-time, actionable insights for change-makers within an accumulating catalogue, useful to inspire civil society, businesses, policymakers, researchers for collective action and positive impact. Photo(n) app bridges the gap between today and a just, sustainable, and smart future tomorrow worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Photo(n) at weekly against Loops by Pixelfed's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Photo(n) weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loops by Pixelfed | Photo(n) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Eray Kuyumcu |
In-app purchases
Loops by Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
Photo(n)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loops by Pixelfed free?
Is Photo(n) free?
Do Loops by Pixelfed or Photo(n) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Loops by Pixelfed or Photo(n)?
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