# Loop vs RAJE Messenger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop at none against RAJE Messenger's 1. Loop also leads on ads (none vs shown). RAJE Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RAJE Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Loop against 5.0 for RAJE Messenger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Loop ships an update every 6 days, RAJE Messenger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | RAJE Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-your-private-circle/id6749283731/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raje-messenger/id6800461861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Connected Circle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829846907) | [App To Match](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676418064) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-your-private-circle/id6749283731)

This app offers a private space to share life moments with close friends and family. Create exclusive circles, share photos, voice notes, and feelings without the pressure of public profiles or algorithms. It focuses on meaningful connections and genuine expression.

**Highlights:** Create private circles, Invite only members, Share photos and voice notes, Tag moments with feelings, Simple polls for check-ins, Shared timeline, No public profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RAJE Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raje-messenger/id6800461861)

Connect with friends and share your current activities through temporary "Signals." This social messenger supports private messages, group chats, photos, voice notes, and live audio/video calls. Stay updated on what your contacts are doing in real-time.

**Highlights:** Temporary "Signals" sharing, Private messaging, Group chat rooms, Audio and video calls, Photo and GIF sharing, Voice notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RAJE+ | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is RAJE Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or RAJE Messenger?

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

### Do Loop or RAJE Messenger have ads?

RAJE Messenger shows ads; Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or RAJE Messenger?

Loop ships an update every 6 days, and RAJE Messenger every 2 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 21, 2026 and RAJE Messenger on October 24, 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.*