# Loop vs Present IRL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop at 100% against Present IRL's 50%. Present IRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Present IRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Present IRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-more-social-less-media/id6756827874/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863130708) | [Present IRL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896775688) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-more-social-less-media/id6756827874)

This social network prioritizes genuine connections with real-life friends by removing algorithmic feeds, influencers, and ads. It focuses on fostering meaningful interactions in a distraction-free environment.

**Highlights:** Focus on real-life friends, No algorithmic content, Ad-free experience, Designed for connection, No suggested content

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Loop+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### Present IRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-irl/id6771248968)

Connect with friends and join events in real life. This private social app prioritizes genuine connections without algorithms, ads, or data selling. Currently in early access, requiring an invite to join.

**Highlights:** Connect in real life, Share and join moments, Private by default, No algorithms, No ads or data selling, Early access with invite

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Present IRL free?

Present IRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Loop or Present IRL have ads?

Neither Loop nor Present IRL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Present IRL?

Loop ships an update weekly, and Present IRL weekly. Most recently, Loop was updated on November 5, 2026 and Present IRL on October 31, 2026.

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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.*