Looop vs WalkHero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Looop
This app offers peace of mind by letting you know if loved ones are safe and having a typical day. It provides weather alerts for potential hazards and sends gentle notifications for important changes, fostering connection without being intrusive.
- Daily activity reassurance
- Nearby weather alerts
- Smart notifications for changes
- Promotes independence and connection
- Reduces worry for caregivers
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Looop gives you peace of mind that friends and family are safe - without being intrusive. Are they having a typical or unusual day? Maybe it's time to check-in with them. In quick glance, you can see if their activity, and nearby weather. Why Looop? • Daily Reassurance: Know your loved ones are safe and going about their day, even without the details. • Weather Awareness: Get alerts for storms, flood warnings, extreme heat, or cold that might affect them. • Moments That Matter: Receive gentle notifications when something important changes. Looop isn’t about tracking or monitoring. It’s about reassurance, independence, and staying connected while reducing worry. Because caring from a distance should bring peace of mind, not added stress. Smart Notifications require an optional Looop Plus subscription ($1.99/mo or $19.99/yr). —- https://www.thelooopapp.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WalkHero
This app helps you achieve your walking goals by tracking your steps, calories, and distance. It offers a simple, visual way to monitor progress and stay motivated with a personalized plan. Optional features include a future progress preview.
- Personalized daily walking goal
- Automatic step tracking via Apple Health
- Progress tracking (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Streak building and goal celebration
- Active calorie and distance monitoring
- Weight-loss walking plan
- Optional Future Progress Preview
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WalkHero turns your daily steps into a clear walking goal you can actually follow. Set a realistic target, connect Apple Health, and see your daily progress at a glance. WalkHero keeps step tracking simple, visual, and low pressure. Use WalkHero to: • Follow a personalized daily walking goal • Track steps automatically with Apple Health • See today's steps, active calories, and walking distance • Build a walking routine around your real schedule • Start from a free Home dashboard • Unlock tracked walks, route maps, progress history, streaks, and awards with WalkHero Premium WalkHero is designed for everyday walkers who want a calmer way to build consistency. Open the app, see where you stand, and keep moving one walk at a time. WalkHero Premium is available as weekly and annual subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://appstore.devjmc.com/walkhero/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://appstore.devjmc.com/walkhero/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WalkHero at 5.0 against Looop's 4.7. Looop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Looop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WalkHero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WalkHero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
Looop ships an update every 3 days, WalkHero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Looop | WalkHero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Looop | JACOB COX |
Customer experience
Looop
WalkHero
In-app purchases
Looop
- Looop Plus$1.991 Month
- Looop Plus$19.991 Year
WalkHero
- Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
- Premium Lifetime$49.99









