# Loop Sphere vs outernet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Sphere at none against outernet's 4. outernet's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (221 vs 4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. outernet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Loop Sphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Loop Sphere against 4.9 for outernet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: outernet has 221 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Sphere | outernet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sphere/id6756579833/reviews)** | [4.9 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outernet-go-outside-and-explore/id6757144052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Loop Earplugs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837423472) | [Outernet Explorer Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896163851) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Sphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-sphere/id6756579833)

Measure ambient noise levels in real-time with a decibel meter and create a calming sound environment with a variety of white noise options. Ideal for focus, relaxation, sleep, and even for soothing little ones. Integrates with Loop earplugs for enhanced sound awareness.

**Highlights:** Real-time decibel meter, White noise generator, Sound environment control, Sleep and focus sounds, White noise for children, Loop earplug integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### outernet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outernet-go-outside-and-explore/id6757144052)

This app encourages users to explore the real world by saving and organizing places and events. It helps you plan outings, from casual coffee shop visits to elaborate date nights or family vacations, turning online interests into offline adventures.

**Highlights:** Save and organize places/events, Research and summarize event details, Create collections of locations, Plan date nights and family days, Build vacation itineraries, Collect stamps for completed adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Sphere free?

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

### Is outernet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Sphere or outernet?

Loop Sphere is rated higher. Loop Sphere averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while outernet averages 4.9 from 221 ratings.

### Do Loop Sphere or outernet have ads?

Loop Sphere shows ads; outernet does not.

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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.*