LOOP AFRICA vs UltraHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 β’ Pick a monthly plan, or top up with a pack when you need more. β’ Find studios, classes and services near you. β’ Book in a couple of taps and pay with your credits. β’ Show your QR code at the door. That's it. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Discover gyms, boxing, yoga, pilates, spin, dance, recovery and wellness studios in your city. β’ See real schedules and book a class or an appointment in seconds. β’ Catch last-minute deals on classes that still have space. β’ Join a waitlist when a class is full. β’ Save your favourite studios and classes. β’ Message a studio directly from your booking. β’ Read reviews from people who actually attended, and leave your own. β’ 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.
UltraHub
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UltraHub is South Africaβs training community app for athletes, coaches, and clubs. Discover sessions near you, connect with local clubs, and train with people who share your goals. Use the map to find activities, join group sessions, and stay consistent with a community that keeps you motivated. Key features: Find and join nearby training sessions Join clubs and follow community updates Track training progress and performance trends Compete in challenges and leaderboards Discover events and opportunities in your area Connect your training ecosystem with supported integrations Whether you are an athlete building consistency or a coach managing a growing community, UltraHub helps you train smarter and grow together. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOOP AFRICA at none against UltraHub's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. UltraHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LOOP AFRICA asks for nothing beyond the download.
LOOP AFRICA ships an update every 5 days, UltraHub every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LOOP AFRICA | UltraHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Studio Switch CC | Skhumbuzo Mkhungo |
In-app purchases
LOOP AFRICA
No in-app purchases
UltraHub
- Athlete Pro β Monthly$0.991 Month
- Athlete Pro β Yearly$14.991 Year
- Athlete Pro β Monthly$0.99
- Athlete Pro β Yearly$14.99
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