CacheCat vs SaveLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CacheCat
Capture online videos with a Safari extension and watch them offline. Generate on-device subtitles, translate foreign content, and convert media formats. Manage your cached videos with a sleek interface.
- Safari extension for one-tap video capture
- On-device subtitle generation with AI
- Bilingual subtitle display and AI translation
- m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi caching
- Convert m3u8 to mp4
- Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
- Smart media management and search
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CacheCat — Capture Effortlessly, Cache Elegantly Like a cat catching fish, managing your media resources has never been easier. CacheCat is a media caching tool crafted for iPhone and iPad. With its Safari extension, you can capture online videos in one tap and watch them offline anytime, anywhere. Simple yet powerful, intuitive yet feature-rich. 【New Feature · Subtitles】 Generate subtitles on-device, no internet required. - Offline Subtitle Generation Built-in AI speech recognition generates subtitles with a long press on any cached video. Ready to use out of the box — no additional downloads needed. - Bilingual Subtitle Display Overlay both the original text and translation during playback, making foreign-language content easy to follow. - AI-Powered Translation Connect to leading AI models and choose from 6 customizable translation styles — including Standard, Humorous, and Cinematic. - On-Device System Translation iOS 18+ devices can use Apple's built-in translation engine. No setup required, fully offline, and completely private. - SRT Subtitle Export Export generated subtitles as standard SRT files for easy sharing and reuse. 【Core Features】 - Safari Extension - Seamless integration with Safari - Automatically detects media resources on any webpage - One-tap caching for a fast, efficient experience - Fully native browser interaction - High-Speed Caching - Multi-threaded downloads for fast, reliable performance - Supports direct-link caching for m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi, and more - Smart parsing, one-tap caching — simple and efficient - Format Conversion Convert m3u8 to mp4 for easier playback and sharing. - Playback Enhancements - Built-in Picture in Picture and AirPlay support - A smoother, more flexible viewing experience - Media Management Smart categorization and fast search to find what you need instantly. - Elegant Interface Thoughtfully designed visuals with full Dark Mode support. 【How to Enable the Safari Extension】 - Open Settings - Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions - Find CacheCat - Toggle it on 【Membership】 - Unlock all premium features with a CacheCat membership - Enjoy free future updates with no ads, ever - Auto-renews via your iTunes account — cancel anytime - Renewal charge applies 24 hours before the current period ends - To cancel, disable auto-renewal in Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before expiry 【Privacy】 - Your privacy is our priority - We do not collect or store any personal or sensitive information - All data is stored locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-12fb095b905380c3a59af71d45f14298 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
SaveLoop
This app allows you to download videos from supported links and save them locally for offline viewing. It also includes a private browser, file manager, and a secure vault to protect sensitive content.
- Video downloading from links
- Offline video playback
- Private browsing mode
- Local file management
- Secure private vault
- Wi-Fi file transfer
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Download videos from supported links and watch them offline with SaveLoop. Paste a link, detect available media, preview the result, and save it directly to your local library. Download, play, organize, and protect your videos and media in one app. [Save videos from links] - Paste a supported video or media link - Detect playable media from supported links - Preview the result before saving - Save detected videos and media to your local library [Watch offline] - Play saved videos without an internet connection - Resume playback from where you stopped - Use Picture in Picture when available [Private browsing] - Browse with tabs, bookmarks, history, and search engine switching - Use Private Mode with non-persistent website storage - Keep pages opened in Private Mode out of browsing history - Capture full-page screenshots for visual references [Local library] - Import files from the Files app, Photos, or nearby devices over the same Wi-Fi network - Organize files with folders, favorites, search, sort, grid or list view, move, rename, share, and delete actions - Preview common images, documents, and media files [Private Space] - Protect the app with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID - Move sensitive local files into Private Space - Hide the Private Space entrance from the Library when preferred - Keep private documents, images, and media separate from the normal library [Wi-Fi transfer] - Transfer videos, images, documents, and other files over the same Wi-Fi network - Move files between your iPhone and computer without an account [Privacy and trust] - No account required - No ads - Local files stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them - SaveLoop does not collect clipboard content, content URLs, or private file contents for analytics - Browsing is powered by WebKit; websites may use their own cookies, storage, and network behavior Availability may vary by website and media source. Please use SaveLoop only with media you have the right to save. Optional in-app purchases and subscriptions unlock membership features. SaveLoop does not provide built-in content catalogs or promote specific websites. Privacy Policy: https://sloopbrowser.com/pages/privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Service: https://sloopbrowser.com/pages/terms-of-service-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SaveLoop at 100% against CacheCat's 0%. SaveLoop also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). 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. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SaveLoop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CacheCat ships an update monthly, SaveLoop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CacheCat | SaveLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 振 劳 | 文香 杨 |
Customer experience
CacheCat
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In-app purchases
CacheCat
- Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
- 包月$1.99
- 包年$4.99
- Lifetime Pro$12.99
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- Lifetime Pro$24.99
SaveLoop
- Sloop Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Sloop Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- SaveLoop Plus Weekly$14.997 Days
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- SaveLoop Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
- SaveLoop Plus Yearly$20.991 Year
- Sloop Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- SaveLoop Plus Lifetime$89.99








