# SmirkOS vs PandaLoom

The clearest difference is rating: SmirkOS at 5.0 against PandaLoom's 1.6. SmirkOS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). PandaLoom's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PandaLoom sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. SmirkOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmirkOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PandaLoom has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmirkOS | PandaLoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smirkos/id6747624640/reviews)** | [1.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandaloom/id6748296170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ShapeHaven Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747127977) | [长沙古言网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708378333) |

## What reviewers say

### SmirkOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smirkos/id6747624640)

Discover a wide range of humor, from classic dad jokes to anime-inspired quips and everyday laughs. Share your favorite jokes with friends and family through a responsive, user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Dad jokes, Jokes by language and category, Anime-inspired jokes, General humor, Save favorite jokes, One-tap sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PandaLoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandaloom/id6748296170)

Enjoy trending mini dramas with a cute, kawaii aesthetic. Episodes are fast-paced, fun, and full of emotion, fitting into any break. New content is added daily, offering a variety of genres like romance and revenge.

**Highlights:** Kawaii aesthetic interface, Trending short dramas, Episodes 2-5 minutes long, Multiple genres (romance, revenge), New episodes added daily

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week for Coins Pack | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $19.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| One Weekly Vip | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $39.90 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Vip | $49.99 | per month |
| three month vip | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| One Week Vip | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6000coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmirkOS free?

SmirkOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PandaLoom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmirkOS or PandaLoom?

SmirkOS is rated higher. SmirkOS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PandaLoom averages 1.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do SmirkOS or PandaLoom have ads?

PandaLoom shows ads; SmirkOS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmirkOS or PandaLoom?

SmirkOS ships an update weekly, and PandaLoom weekly. Most recently, SmirkOS was updated on October 20, 2026 and PandaLoom on September 20, 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.*