Comparison

Looop vs WalkHero

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

Head to head
About

Looop

This safety notification app learns the normal routines of loved ones and alerts you to unusual activity. It provides updates on weather, local crime, phone battery status, and significant location changes, offering peace of mind without constant tracking.

Highlights
  • Routine learning and unusual activity alerts
  • Severe weather and local crime notifications
  • Phone battery and inactivity monitoring
  • Location arrival/departure alerts
  • Apple Health and Watch integration for steps, sleep, heart rate
  • Privacy-focused design with no data selling
Features
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Looop nudges you when to check-in on the people you love, so they can live their lives and you can stop wondering. It's a safety notifications app, not a tracking app. KNOW WHEN TO CHECK IN Looop learns each Loved One's normal routine and lets you know when a day looks unusual. You get a plain summary of what's different, with Call and Text just a tap away. A HEADS-UP ON WHAT'S AROUND THEM • Severe weather: storms, flood warnings, extreme heat or cold, in the US and worldwide • Crime reported near them, in supported cities • A phone battery running low, or a phone that hasn't been touched for hours THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER • Arriving at an airport, a hospital, or a police station • Finishing a drive • Arriving at or leaving the places you save, like Home or Work THEIR NORMAL, NOT EVERYONE'S With Apple Health and Apple Watch, Loved Ones can choose to share steps, sleep, and heart rate. Each one is marked Typical or Unusual based on that person's own patterns. FREEDOM FOR THEM, CALM FOR YOU No constant calls. No "where are you?" texts. Looop works quietly in the background, so nobody has to open the app or remember to check in. A map is there for when you need it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your data is never sold or shared • No advertisers or partners • Looop is Safe & Secure • Delete your account and data whenever you choose Looop is for families spread across cities and states: parents living on their own, kids away at college, siblings, partners, and close friends who look out for each other. Because caring from a distance should bring peace of mind, not added stress. Smart Notifications require an optional Looop Plus subscription. -- https://www.thelooopapp.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WalkHero

This app helps you set and achieve daily walking goals with a simple, visual interface. It automatically tracks your steps using Apple Health and displays your progress. Unlock advanced features like route maps and streaks with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily walking goals
  • Automatic step tracking via Apple Health
  • View daily steps, calories, and distance
  • Build a walking routine
  • Progress history and streaks
  • Route maps
Features
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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

Screenshots

Looop4 screens
WalkHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Looop at 4.7 against WalkHero's 4.5. Looop also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Looop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WalkHero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Looop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looop ships an update every 4 days, WalkHero every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Looop versus WalkHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooopWalkHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB110 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLooopJACOB COX

Customer experience

Looop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

WalkHero

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Looop

Subscriptions2
  • Looop Plus$4.991 Month
  • Looop Plus$49.991 Year
4 purchases

WalkHero

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Annual 40% Off$24.991 Year
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Looop free?
Looop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkHero free?
WalkHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Looop or WalkHero?
Looop is rated higher. Looop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while WalkHero averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Looop or WalkHero have ads?
Neither Looop nor WalkHero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Looop or WalkHero?
Looop ships an update every 4 days, and WalkHero every 8 days. Most recently, Looop was updated on November 9, 2026 and WalkHero on November 5, 2026.

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