Comparison

Viewloop vs LoopSlide

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

Head to head
About

Viewloop

Effortlessly create and view dynamic slideshows from your photos and videos. Playback starts instantly without importing or organizing, supporting various media types and offering customizable speeds and sorting options.

Highlights
  • Instant slideshow playback
  • Mix photos and videos seamlessly
  • Customizable media speed controls
  • Multiple slideshow management
  • Smart sorting and shuffling
  • Zoom, pan, and 1:1 view
  • Cinematic fullscreen with auto-hiding controls
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Turn your photos and videos into a beautiful, hands-free slideshow on iPhone and iPad. Viewloop is a lightweight slideshow viewer that plays your images and videos together โ€” no importing, no organizing, no project files. Pick from your Photos library or browse Files and playback starts instantly. KEY FEATURES Instant Slideshows Pick from your Photos library or browse Files and playback starts immediately. Supports JPG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, TIFF, MP4, MOV, and more. Mix Photos and Videos Images and videos play seamlessly in a single slideshow. Each media type gets its own speed controls โ€” set image timing from 2 to 20 seconds and video playback from 0.25x to 2x. Multiple Slideshows Keep several slideshows and switch between them from the session list. Each slideshow keeps its own playback, sorting, and speed settings. Smart Sorting Sort by name, date, file size, or shuffle randomly โ€” all without losing your place. Zoom and Pan Pinch to zoom up to 10x, drag to pan, or double-tap for pixel-perfect 1:1 view. Double-tap and drag for precise zoom control. Playback auto-pauses so you can study details. Cinematic Fullscreen Auto-hiding controls with smooth crossfade transitions. Edge-to-edge display puts your media front and center. Keyboard and External Display Full keyboard support when connected โ€” space to play/pause, arrows to navigate, +/- to zoom. Works beautifully on external displays. Privacy Focused Everything runs locally on your device. No uploads, no accounts, no tracking. Also available on Mac and Apple Vision Pro.

About

LoopSlide

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful digital photo frame. LoopSlide plays your photos and videos in a stunning continuous slideshow with smooth transitions and smart features. Connect to your NAS, browse your photo library, or pick files โ€” LoopSlide handles it all. KEY FEATURES: Smooth Transitions Beautiful slide transitions between photos and videos, randomly varied for a dynamic viewing experience. Multiple Media Sources Play photos from your local library, Files app, WebDAV servers, or SMB/CIFS network shares. Bonjour auto-discovery finds your NAS devices automatically. Ken Burns Effect Elegant slow zoom and pan animation brings your photos to life โ€” just like a professional documentary. Photo Filters Apply B&W, sepia, vintage, warm, or cool filters to create the perfect mood for your slideshow. Clock & Weather Display Show a beautiful large clock and current weather conditions right on your photo frame. Weather data from Open-Meteo โ€” no API key or account needed. Photo Collage Display 2, 4, or 6 photos at once in a stylish grid layout. EXIF Info Overlay See camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for each photo โ€” perfect for photography enthusiasts. Date Stamp Retro camera-style date overlay in multiple formats (YYYY/MM/DD, localized) and 6 languages. Background Music Play music from your library while enjoying your slideshow. Exhibition Mode Schedule automatic start and stop times โ€” perfect for galleries, museums, and commercial displays. AirPlay Support Cast your slideshow to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV in one tap, photos and videos alike. Screen Mirroring fills the TV at its own resolution, and playback keeps going when you switch apps. Always-On Display Keep your device screen awake for continuous, uninterrupted display. Smart Caching Preloads adjacent photos for seamless, buffer-free transitions. PERFECT FOR: - Repurposing an old iPhone or iPad as a digital photo frame - Displaying family memories at home - Art galleries and museum exhibitions - Restaurant and retail digital signage - Office lobby and reception displays - Photography portfolio showcase LoopSlide works entirely offline for local photos. NAS features require a local WiFi connection. No account required, no ads, no tracking.

Screenshots

Viewloop4 screens
LoopSlide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LoopSlide at Free against Viewloop's $4.99. LoopSlide also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

LoopSlide is free to download; Viewloop costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viewloop ships an update every 2 weeks, LoopSlide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Viewloop versus LoopSlide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewloopLoopSlide
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1640 LLCJING JIE LIN

In-app purchases

None

Viewloop

No in-app purchases

None

LoopSlide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Viewloop free?
Viewloop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopSlide free?
LoopSlide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Viewloop or LoopSlide have ads?
Neither Viewloop nor LoopSlide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viewloop or LoopSlide?
Viewloop ships an update every 2 weeks, and LoopSlide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Viewloop was updated on October 5, 2026 and LoopSlide on September 28, 2026.

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