# Queue vs Loop

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Queue | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-simple-podcasts/id6639586996/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 60 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eike Drescher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740309316) | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) |

## What reviewers say

### Queue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-simple-podcasts/id6639586996)

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.

**Highlights:** Auto-updated episode queue, Play and archive episodes, Chapter and chapter artwork support, Interactive timestamps in show notes, Simple, clean interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lovely user interface
- 🚀 Beautifully simple and elegant
- 🎨 Carefully designed with attention to detail
- 🤩 Delightful and refreshing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Inability to find/subscribe to some popular podcasts
- 🔍 Downloading/loading issues with certain podcasts
- 🔍 Lack of some basic features like playback controls on headphones

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in introductory routine with 'Later' button not working
- Wired headphone controls not functioning properly
- Search and subscription issues for certain podcasts

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Queue free?

Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop free?

Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Queue or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. Queue averages 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Queue or Loop have ads?

Neither Queue nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Queue or Loop?

Queue ships an update every 10 days, and Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Queue was updated on October 17, 2026 and Loop on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*