# Loop vs BetterCast

The clearest difference is price: BetterCast at Free against Loop's $4.99. BetterCast also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BetterCast is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. BetterCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

BetterCast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterCast has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 94% of BetterCast's.

Loop ships an update fortnightly, BetterCast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | BetterCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettercast-podcast-player/id6759830475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) | [Khashayar Abryoghani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564234803) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

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

**Currently charting:** #17 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


### BetterCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettercast-podcast-player/id6759830475)

This ad-free podcast player offers a beautiful, intuitive design with advanced playback controls and on-device transcription. Personalize playlists, track listening insights, and enjoy seamless integration across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** 100% Ad-Free Experience, Intuitive Design, Advanced Playback Controls, On-Device Transcription, Playlist Customization, Listening Insights, Apple Ecosystem Integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterCast Premium Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| Full Version Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is BetterCast free?

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

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

BetterCast is rated higher. Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BetterCast averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do Loop or BetterCast have ads?

Neither Loop nor BetterCast shows ads.

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

Loop ships an update fortnightly, and BetterCast every 5 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 27, 2026 and BetterCast on October 24, 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.*