# Loop vs Brink

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 (#12 vs unranked). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Brink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) | [Gowtham Oleti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865374702) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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


### Brink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948)

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:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brink Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Brink Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| Brink Plus | $69.99 | one-time |


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