Comparison

Loop vs Brink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Brink

This app combines podcast listening and news consumption into a single, modern interface. Discover trending content, enjoy seamless playback with AI-generated transcripts, and stay updated with global headlines. Personalize your experience with mood-based playlists and progress syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Podcast discovery and recommendations
  • Smooth playback with queueing
  • AI-generated transcripts and chapters
  • Global news updates
  • Timestamped bookmarks and notes
  • Walking mode for calorie tracking
  • Mood and interest-based listening
Features
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Brink is a modern podcast player that brings discovery, intelligent listening, and effortless organization together in one beautifully designed experience. Discover podcasts tailored to your interests, keep up with new releases, and revisit the week’s highlights with personalized recommendations and Weekly Catch Up. With Brink, you can: - Discover trending shows, new releases, and personalized recommendations - Ask Siri to find podcasts, play episodes, manage your queue, and control your library - Find shows and episodes directly through system search - Enjoy smooth playback, queue management, offline listening, and synced progress - Generate AI-powered transcripts, chapters, summaries, and listening insights - Save important moments with timestamped bookmarks and personal notes - Use Walking Mode to follow your listening activity and estimated calories burned - Organize episodes with playlists and smart library filters - Continue listening exactly where you left off Brink features a clean, fluid Liquid Glass interface with responsive motion, rich artwork, and fast navigation. Intelligent features are built with privacy in mind, including supported experiences powered securely through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Whether you’re discovering your next favorite show, catching up on the week, or listening on a walk, Brink helps you spend less time searching and more time listening. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
Brink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brink at Free against Loop's $4.99. Brink also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (96% vs 67%). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On rating, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Brink is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Brink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brink has 31 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 96% of Brink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update fortnightly, Brink daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Loop versus Brink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopBrink
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews96.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB210 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAugusto SimionatoGowtham Oleti

Customer experience

Loop

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Brink

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%

In-app purchases

None

Loop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Brink

Subscriptions2
  • Brink Plus$3.991 Month
  • Brink Plus$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brink Plus$69.99

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brink free?
Brink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop or Brink?
Brink is rated higher. Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Brink averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do Loop or Brink have ads?
Neither Loop nor Brink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or Brink?
Loop ships an update fortnightly, and Brink daily. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 25, 2026 and Brink on October 25, 2026.

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