Loop by Cantaloupe vs Karpus Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop by Cantaloupe
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Loop makes everyday purchases quick, secure, and cashless. Simply add your preferred payment method and enjoy seamless checkout at any vending machine, kiosk, or merchant location that supports Loop. Key Features: - Add credit or debit cards instantly - Secure transactions with advanced encryption - Works at Loop-enabled vending, kiosks, and merchants - Wallet-free convenience everywhere Loop is accepted - Make everyday purchases faster, simpler, and more secure with Loop
Karpus Mobile
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The Karpus Mobile phone application enables authorized Karpus clients to access portfolio data in a simple, elegant interface. Requirements: You need to be a Karpus client that has been authorized for the phone application. If you would like to request access, please contact your Karpus relationship manager.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Karpus Mobile at every 6 weeks against Loop by Cantaloupe's every 6 months. Karpus Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Loop by Cantaloupe ships an update every 6 months, Karpus Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop by Cantaloupe | Karpus Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cantaloupe Systems | Karpus Management, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Loop by Cantaloupe
No in-app purchases
Karpus Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loop by Cantaloupe free?
Is Karpus Mobile free?
Do Loop by Cantaloupe or Karpus Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Loop by Cantaloupe or Karpus Mobile?
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