Comparison

Loopica vs ABL Video Player

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

Head to head
About

Loopica

Features
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Loopica makes it fast and fun to convert any video into a smooth, share-ready boomerang. • Import videos from your library or Photos-Picker and preview instantly. • Trim start/end, choose speed (0.5× to 10×), preview live before export. • 1-week free trial of Pro subscription to unlock export and premium features. • Export finished boomerangs to Photos and share via your favourite apps. • Intuitive UI optimized for iOS 17, dark mode ready, no watermark in Pro version. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ABL Video Player

This video player allows for precise playback control, including looping specific sections and playing multiple videos simultaneously. Users can adjust display settings, color, and playback speed for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • A-B loop playback
  • Simultaneous multi-video playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Frame-by-frame stepping
  • Display and color adjustments
  • Multi-language support
Features
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A video player capable of A-B loop playback and displaying multiple videos simultaneously. Use it to repeatedly watch specific parts of a video or to compare multiple videos side-by-side. [Key Features] -A-B Loop: Repeatedly play a specified section of a video. -Multi-Player: Freely arrange and play multiple videos and images simultaneously on the canvas. -Display Adjustment: Zoom, rotate, reposition, and change playback speed. -Color Correction: Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation. -Frame Step: Finely adjust the playback position to catch the exact moment. -Multi-Language Support: English, Japanese, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Filipino.

Screenshots

Loopica3 screens
ABL Video Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABL Video Player at none against Loopica's 2. ABL Video Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Loopica's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Loopica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ABL Video Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopica ships an update monthly, ABL Video Player every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loopica versus ABL Video Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopicaABL Video Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChun Ho KwokHiroshi Ota

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loopica

Subscriptions2
  • Loopica Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

ABL Video Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopica free?
Loopica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABL Video Player free?
ABL Video Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopica or ABL Video Player have ads?
ABL Video Player shows ads; Loopica does not.
Which is updated more often, Loopica or ABL Video Player?
Loopica ships an update monthly, and ABL Video Player every 4 weeks. Most recently, Loopica was updated on September 9, 2026 and ABL Video Player on September 21, 2026.

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