Loops by Pixelfed vs BierReal
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.
BierReal
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BierReal: Keep track of your beers. BierReal is a private space for you and your friends to stay connected. Capture beers and memories, see who’s out, and keep your inner circle in the loop. What you can do: See who’s out: Check the map to see where your friends are. When a friend logs their first beer, they appear on the map for 2 hours. It’s a simple way to find the group without constant tracking. Capture the moment: Capture drinks, photos, and log your favorite places. Build a shared timeline of where you’ve been, what you’re drinking, and who you were with. Stay updated: Get notified only when your friends log their first beer of the session. It’s the perfect way to know when the group is getting together without the constant group chat spam. Build your history: Unlock milestones as you explore new spots and share more moments. It’s a fun way to track your experiences. Private by design: BierReal is invite-only. You choose who enters your circle. Your location and your personal photos are visible only to the friends you add. Note: If you climb into the Top 3 of the global leaderboard, one of your photos may be featured publicly to highlight your spot at the top. Download BierReal,invite your friends, and collect memories on the map.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BierReal at every 4 weeks 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, BierReal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loops by Pixelfed | BierReal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Supernault | Lars Bronkhorst |
In-app purchases
Loops by Pixelfed
No in-app purchases
BierReal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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