Comparison

Gloss Ink vs Loopora

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gloss Ink

Features
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A Fast, Minimal Markdown Notes App Write faster and stay focused with this elegant, distraction-free writing app — perfect for quick notes, markdown editing, and smart productivity. Minimalistic Note-Taking Stay organized with a clean, single-window interface. Choose from seven color-coded folders to keep your ideas, drafts, and notes grouped and accessible. Dark & Light Mode Support The interface adapts to your device’s system theme — ideal for day or night writing. Great for journal entries, study notes, or focused sessions. Compact & Efficient This lightweight note-taking app launches instantly and stays out of your way. No sign-up. No sync delays. Just open and write. Markdown Formatting Write in plain text or use formatting tools to apply bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough. Perfect for structured writing, blogging, or clean RTF export. Fast Editing Tools Apply bold, italic, underline, or checkmarks instantly using a custom, intuitive toolbar — optimized for quick writing. Ideal for: • Writers and creators • Students and professionals • Anyone looking for a minimal markdown note app Download now and enjoy a clean, powerful writing experience — with zero clutter

About

Loopora

Manage your knitting and crochet projects with a free, private app. Track yarn, organize projects, count rows, time your sessions, and view statistics. All data is stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Stash management
  • Project organization
  • Row counter
  • Session timer
  • Project statistics
  • Data export/restore
Features
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Loopora is the simplest way to manage your knitting and crochet projects — completely free, no sign-up, no subscription. MANAGE YOUR STASH Log every skein and accessory with color, weight, and stock level. Never wonder what you have on hand again. ORGANIZE YOUR PROJECTS Link yarn to each project, attach pattern photos or URLs, record hook/needle size, and switch status from Cast-on to Complete. ROW COUNTER Count rows with a single tap. Every tap is timestamped so you never double-count or lose your place. Use it standalone or inside a project. TIME TRACKING Built-in session timer per project — know exactly how long each piece takes to make. STATISTICS Track yarn used, project costs, and revenue from finished work — all in one dashboard. FULLY PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No analytics. No ads. All data is stored only on your device and never sent anywhere. Export and restore your data anytime as a JSON backup. Download Loopora free today.

Screenshots

Gloss Ink3 screens
Loopora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gloss Ink at daily against Loopora's every 2 weeks. Loopora's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gloss Ink ships an update daily, Loopora every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gloss Ink versus Loopora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGloss InkLoopora
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlec BogdanGUANGZHUO LI

In-app purchases

None

Gloss Ink

No in-app purchases

None

Loopora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gloss Ink free?
Gloss Ink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loopora free?
Loopora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gloss Ink or Loopora have ads?
Neither Gloss Ink nor Loopora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gloss Ink or Loopora?
Gloss Ink ships an update daily, and Loopora every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gloss Ink was updated on October 11, 2026 and Loopora on October 28, 2026.

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