Loop vs Invader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Invader
A streamlined podcast player offering advanced audio enhancement features like silence skipping and voice clarity boosting. Enjoy offline listening, transcripts, and new episode alerts without ads or tracking.
- Silence skipping (Warp)
- Voice clarity boost (Signal Boost)
- Searchable transcripts
- New episode alerts
- Offline downloads
- Playback speed control
- Sleep timer
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Invader is a fast, minimal, modern podcast player. Search millions of shows, subscribe in a tap, and make every episode easier to listen to. • Warp — skip silences, finish faster. • Signal Boost — quiet voices, made clear. • Transcripts — read, search, tap to jump. • New-episode push alerts. • Offline downloads. • Speed, sleep timer, lock-screen controls. • No account. No ads. No tracking. Made by one person. Invader Pro (auto-renewable) unlocks Warp, Signal Boost, and Transcripts. 7-day free trial, then $14.99/year. Renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://invader.gg/terms Privacy Policy: https://invader.gg/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Invader at Free against Loop's $4.99. Invader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
Invader is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Invader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Invader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Invader's.
Loop ships an update fortnightly, Invader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop | Invader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #86 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Augusto Simionato | Ginyu LLC |
Customer experience
Loop
Invader
In-app purchases
Loop
No in-app purchases
Invader
- Invader Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
