# Loop vs Summer View

The clearest difference is price: Summer View at Free against Loop's $4.99. Summer View also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Summer View is free to download; Loop costs $4.99 up front. Summer View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, Summer View every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Summer View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Veno Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853653266) | [KU CHANG KUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856192609) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-subscription-tracker/id6755404803)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Summer View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-view/id6756977487)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Summer View free?

Summer View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Loop or Summer View have ads?

Neither Loop nor Summer View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Summer View?

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Summer View every 3 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on August 26, 2026 and Summer View on September 19, 2026.

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