Comparison

Arikh vs Loopa

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

Head to head
About

Arikh

Features
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Arikh is the professional text editor built for iPad and iPhone. Fast, powerful, and refreshingly simple. EDIT ANYTHING - Open files directly from Files, iCloud Drive, or any storage provider - Support for 20+ file types including code, scripts, configuration, and documentation - True multi-tab editing with drag-and-drop reordering - Real-time save indicators, word counts, and line counts WRITE CODE ANYWHERE - Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, and more - Smart code formatting with a single shortcut - Professional find & replace with case-sensitive and whole-word matching - Live markdown preview with real formatted output - External keyboard shortcuts for productivity DESIGNED FOR iOS - Native performance with instant launch - Adapts beautifully from iPhone to iPad Pro (← dies at v2) - Full multitasking with Split View and Slide Over - Automatic iCloud sync FEATURES DEVELOPERS LOVE - Fast, responsive editing even with large files - Distinctive dark interface with five selectable text colors - Customizable font sizes - Recent files for quick access - Export to TXT, RTF, HTML, and CSV - File info with size, dates, and statistics PERFECT FOR.... - Developers editing code on the go - Writers working in Markdown - Students taking notes - Anyone who needs a reliable text editor NO SUBSCRIPTIONS - All features unlocked for everyone. Optional tip jar to support development. (← rewrite at v2) PRIVACY FIRST - Your files stay on your device or in your iCloud. No tracking, no analytics, no account required. Download Arikh and experience text editing done right on iOS. Arikh — Text Editor for iOS By Deep Dark Abyss Professional tools for professional work

About

Loopa

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Most mistakes don't happen because you don't know what to do. They happen because one small step slips through — the charger left in the wall, the coffee not restocked, the one account never reconciled. Loopa turns anything you do more than once into a reusable checklist. Build it a single time, then run it whenever you need it. Check off each step as you go — Loopa timestamps every one and files the finished run into a history, so you always know it was done. WHAT PEOPLE USE LOOPA FOR • Packing for a trip — never land without your charger again • Turning over an Airbnb between guests • Opening a salon, café or shop • Month-end bookkeeping • Launching a website or product • Publishing a podcast or video • Your Sunday reset and weekly routines • Onboarding a new client or team member FAST TO BUILD • Paste any list — from Notes, Reminders or a message — and Loopa splits it into steps • Add section headers to group long lists • Reorder steps, mark some optional • On iPhones with Apple Intelligence: describe what you need and Loopa suggests the steps MADE TO RUN OFTEN • Check off steps with a tap, each with a timestamp • A run archives into history when it's complete — proof it was done • Filter to just what's still open on long lists • Reusable — the list stays, ready for next time MADE YOUR WAY • Emoji or cover photo per checklist • Colors, pinning, search, sorting • Compact / Standard / Large density • Checkmarks on the left or right • Light and dark mode • No account required — your lists stay on your device Build it once. Run it right, every time.

Screenshots

Arikh4 screens
Loopa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopa at none against Arikh's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Arikh sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Loopa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Arikh versus Loopa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArikhLoopa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NerlingerRobin Kunz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arikh

One-time3
  • Supporter$1.99
  • Patron$4.99
  • Champion$9.99
None

Loopa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arikh free?
Arikh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loopa free?
Loopa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arikh or Loopa have ads?
Neither Arikh nor Loopa shows ads.

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