Comparison

D vs loopStream

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

Head to head
About

D

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The D-Link SetupGO App is a WiFi quick configuration tool specifically designed for D-Link routers and repeaters. The App supports multiple internet access modes: the router can be configured with DHCP, PPPoE, static IP (Static IP), and other modes; the repeater supports various operation modes such as relay mode and AP mode, meeting different WiFi deployment needs for various scenarios. All configurations must first connect to the device's WiFi, then complete the setup via the App.

About

loopStream

Features
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Turn any device into a private file server. Share folders across your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch โ€” plus any device with a web browser. No cloud. No account. No limits. loopStream keeps your files under your control. Transfer at full LAN speed when devices are on the same Wi-Fi, or share anywhere with encrypted remote access. FEATURES โ€ข Share folders across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV & Apple Watch โ€ข Open files from any other device via a web browser โ€ข Full-speed local (LAN) transfer + encrypted remote relay โ€ข No cloud, no account, no size limits โ€ข PIN & QR pairing, read-only/upload-only/full access controls โ€ข Resumable uploads and a full file browser A private, self-hosted AirDrop alternative โ€” your files stay yours.

Screenshots

D4 screens
loopStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D at none against loopStream's 2. D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). loopStream's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
D versus loopStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDloopStream
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD-Link CorporationTECNO BLOCKS FOR IT'S OWNER BAHAA EHAB ELDEN ABDULMOLLY MOHAMED

In-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

loopStream

Subscriptions2
  • LoopStream Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • LoopStream Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is loopStream free?
loopStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do D or loopStream have ads?
Neither D nor loopStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D or loopStream?
D ships an update every 2 months, and loopStream every 2 months. Most recently, D was updated on September 26, 2026 and loopStream on October 2, 2026.

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