Queue vs Loop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Queue
This app offers a streamlined podcast listening experience by automatically updating new episodes into a single, easy-to-manage list. It provides immediate access to episode titles, show notes, and playback, with advanced features like chapter support and interactive timestamps.
- Auto-updated episode queue
- Play and archive episodes
- Chapter and chapter artwork support
- Interactive timestamps in show notes
- Simple, clean interface
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Queue is the simplest podcast app out there. New episodes from your subscriptions automatically appear in one simple list, your Queue. From here you can either play them, or archive them. When you open an episode, you see the title and show notes right away, and you can also play the episode from here. We also have full support for chapters and chapter artwork, and we even detect timestamps in the episode show notes and turn them into interactive chapters. The entire app was custom designed to offer you the simplest possible podcast experience, and it's full of beautiful little touches and fun details. I've spent month designing and building Queue for you, and I have some really cool ideas for it. I can't wait to hear what you think! - Eike Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Loop
An independent podcast player designed for a superior audio experience on Apple devices. It offers features like sleep timers, chapter support, and automatic backups, all within a minimalist and privacy-focused interface.
- Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer
- Episode chapter support
- Podcast collections for sequential playback
- Automatic iCloud backup
- Privacy-first, no user tracking
- Offline episode downloads
- Podcast description translation
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A simple and intuitive podcast player, without a big company behind it — Loop is an independent podcast player, designed to provide the best possible audio experience on Apple platforms. Loop is a modern and full-featured podcast player with several useful features in a simple and intuitive interface: - Sleep Mode: Dim the player’s brightness and set a timer for automatic pause. - Chapter Support: View episode topics without leaving the player. - Collections: Create collections from your favorite podcasts and listen to the latest episodes of all podcasts in sequence. - Automatic Backup: Your collections and favorite podcasts are always saved in iCloud. - Podcast Discovery: Explore content randomly, with no algorithms behind it. - Apple Standard Experience: A smooth and intuitive experience for Apple ecosystem users. - Privacy First: Your data stays on your device, with no tracking. - Customization: Personalize your Loop experience your way. - Wallpaper Studio: Turn podcast covers into wallpapers. - High-Quality Streaming: Listen to your podcasts in the best quality, without restrictions. - Episode Download: Enjoy your favorite content even offline. - Podcast Description Translation: Learn more about the podcast, even if you don't know the language spoken in it. - Smart Search: Ask Loop to find podcasts related to a topic, and it will find related podcasts powered by Apple Intelligence. Loop is funded by each unit sold. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon purchase confirmation. Privacy policy: https://loop-app.framer.website/privacy Designed and developed in Brazil.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Queue at Free against Loop's $4.99. Queue also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Queue is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Queue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Queue has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 67% positive.
Queue ships an update every 10 days, Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Queue | Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (86 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #77 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eike Drescher | Augusto Simionato |
Customer experience
Queue
Loop
Bugs and requests
Queue
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck in introductory routine with 'Later' button not working
- Wired headphone controls not functioning properly
- Search and subscription issues for certain podcasts
Requested features
5 requests- Add sleep timer feature
- Implement back/forward controls on headphones and cars
- Allow new episodes to be added to the bottom of the queue
- Implement silence skipping and voice boost
- Provide a widget with playback controls
Loop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Queue
- Pro Access$4.991 Month
- Pro Access$29.991 Year
Loop
No in-app purchases
