BetterKey vs Loop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BetterKey
Control your car remotely with your Apple devices. Lock, unlock, and automate routines hands-free using Siri and Shortcuts. Receive important vehicle updates and weather-related alerts for your parked car.
- Remote lock and unlock
- Hands-free control with Siri
- Automate routines with Shortcuts
- Vehicle update notifications
- Open window weather alerts
- Automatic park location saving
- Lock on depart feature
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A car app you'll love not opening. BetterKey quietly handles the car tasks you forget or repeat. It brings passive vehicle automation to the car you already have, across iPhone and Apple Watch. Park. Walk away. It locks. BetterKey can remember where you parked and secure the vehicle after you leave. When you walk back, it can put a one-tap Unlock on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch so you do not have to dig out your phone. Rain coming? BetterKey can check your parked vehicle's window status and warn you before the weather gets in. When you want direct control, BetterKey is there too: - Lock and unlock from iPhone or Apple Watch - Find your car and get walking directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps - Ask Siri to lock, unlock, or find your car - Build your own routines with Apple Shortcuts - Start your vehicle and prepare the cabin where supported - Connect up to two vehicles, including different makes and models Connect securely through Smartcar's consent flow. Your automaker password never reaches BetterKey. Vehicle authorization is encrypted at rest, and you can remove access anytime. Every passive automation is opt-in. Start with a real one-week trial after your first successful vehicle command. Not sure whether your car is supported? Check compatibility on our website before downloading.
Loop
Transform your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, view playback details, launch apps instantly, and type using your phone. Control multiple devices and personalize your remote's look.
- Seamless remote control with gestures
- Real-time 'Now Playing' details
- Instant app launching
- Type search queries on phone
- Control multiple TV devices
- Customizable remote themes
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Take full control of your TV device experience with Loop TV Remote. Turn your iPhone into a powerful, elegant remote that makes navigating your entertainment completely effortless. Key Features: - Seamless Remote Control: Glide through menus and control your TV device with fluid gestures and navigation. - Now Playing Details: Keep track of your media with live, real-time playback information directly on your screen. - Launch Apps Faster: Skip the home screen hassle and open your favorite streaming apps instantly. - Type on Your Phone: Tired of the on-screen keyboard? Use your iPhone to quickly type search queries, passwords, and titles. - Multiple Devices: Easily switch between and control multiple TV devices throughout your home. - Choose Your Style: Personalize your remote interface with stunning custom themes to match your preference. Please note: Access to all app features requires an active premium subscription. Download Loop TV Remote today and upgrade your home entertainment! Privacy Policy: https://looptvremote.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://looptvremote.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: BetterKey at free with in-app purchases against Loop's subscription. BetterKey also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. BetterKey sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BetterKey against 5.0 for Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
BetterKey ships an update every 2 days, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BetterKey | Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C&M Labs LLC | Solma Grow LLC |
Customer experience
BetterKey
Loop
In-app purchases
BetterKey
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- BetterKey+ (1 Car)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- BetterKey+ (2 Cars)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- BetterKey$99.99
Loop
- Loop Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Loop Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Loop Premium - Lifetime$49.99
