# BetterKey vs Loop

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BetterKey | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterkey/id6745559471/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tv-remote-control/id6779103851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C&M Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791431114) | [Solma Grow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788937829) |

## What reviewers say

### BetterKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterkey/id6745559471)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| BetterKey+ (1 Car) | $4.99 | per month |
| BetterKey+ (2 Cars) | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| BetterKey | $99.99 | one-time |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tv-remote-control/id6779103851)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BetterKey free?

BetterKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BetterKey or Loop?

BetterKey and Loop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do BetterKey or Loop have ads?

Neither BetterKey nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BetterKey or Loop?

BetterKey ships an update every 2 days, and Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, BetterKey was updated on August 31, 2026 and Loop on September 5, 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.*