The Laser Lab vs LOOP AFRICA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
The Laser Lab
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The Laser Lab - Beauty, Simplified. Welcome to The Laser Lab app - your all-in-one platform for booking selected services and packages, including premium nails, pedicures, and skin treatments across our clinics in South Africa. Key Features: Book appointments instantly for nails, pedicures, and skin services. View available time slots and choose your preferred clinic. Manage and reschedule your bookings with ease. Purchase and send gift vouchers directly through the app. Get exclusive in-app offers and first access to promotions. Stay connected with The Laser Lab team. Download the app today and enjoy effortless self-care - only at The Laser Lab.
LOOP AFRICA
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One subscription. Unlimited options. Loop gives you one balance of credits that works at every studio on Loop. Boxing on Monday, yoga on Wednesday, a massage on Friday: book what you feel like, where you feel like it, without being tied to one gym. HOW IT WORKS ā¢ Pick a monthly plan, or top up with a pack when you need more. ā¢ Find studios, classes and services near you. ā¢ Book in a couple of taps and pay with your credits. ā¢ Show your QR code at the door. That's it. WHAT YOU CAN DO ā¢ Discover gyms, boxing, yoga, pilates, spin, dance, recovery and wellness studios in your city. ā¢ See real schedules and book a class or an appointment in seconds. ā¢ Catch last-minute deals on classes that still have space. ā¢ Join a waitlist when a class is full. ā¢ Save your favourite studios and classes. ā¢ Message a studio directly from your booking. ā¢ Read reviews from people who actually attended, and leave your own. ā¢ Keep all your bookings and your check-in QR code in one place. STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS Found a studio you love? Join its own membership in the app and pay monthly, next to your Loop credits. FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN A monthly plan you can cancel any time, or a once-off pack when that suits you better. FOR STUDIO OWNERS Run your studio from the same app: switch to Business Mode to see your schedule, manage bookings and check members in at the door. Loop Africa is built for South Africa, with new studios joining all the time. Questions? We're at hello@loop.africa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LOOP AFRICA at none against The Laser Lab's shown. LOOP AFRICA also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). The Laser Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Laser Lab ships an update every 2 weeks, LOOP AFRICA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Laser Lab | LOOP AFRICA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Laser Lab Aesthetics Clinic | Studio Switch CC |
In-app purchases
The Laser Lab
No in-app purchases
LOOP AFRICA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Laser Lab free?
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