# Loop vs pidgee me

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loop at free against pidgee me's free with in-app purchases. Loop also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). pidgee me's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Loop against 5.0 for pidgee me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Loop ships an update every 6 days, pidgee me every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | pidgee me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-your-private-circle/id6749283731/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pidgee-me/id6806895897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Connected Circle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829846907) | [Andrew Metcalf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188215437) |

## 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


### pidgee me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pidgee-me/id6806895897)

Send messages via virtual carrier pigeons that fly real routes across the country. Track your pigeon's journey on a globe and receive updates on its progress, even if it encounters unexpected delays. Messages are deleted after seven days.

**Highlights:** Virtual carrier pigeon messaging, Real-world route simulation, Real-time pigeon tracking on a globe, Message delivery with apology for delays, No account or sign-up required, Messages deleted after seven days, Optional jetpack upgrade for faster delivery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is pidgee me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or pidgee me?

Loop and pidgee me are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Loop or pidgee me have ads?

Neither Loop nor pidgee me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or pidgee me?

Loop ships an update every 6 days, and pidgee me every 2 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 21, 2026 and pidgee me on October 16, 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.*