Comparison

LoopSlide vs Simple

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

Head to head
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.

About

Simple

Features
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Simple-Photo-Frame is a digital photo frame app designed to let you simply enjoy the photos stored on your device. Just select your favorite photos, and a beautiful slideshow will start instantly. Featuring a built-in clock and date display, this app is perfect for anyone looking to repurpose their unused tablets or smartphones into a digital clock and photo frame. Enjoy your favorite memories while easily checking the time and date at a glance. [Key Features] Browse and select multiple photos directly from your device Slideshow playback (Play / Pause) Clock and date overlay display Adjustable text size for the time and date Customizable display colors Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish) Quick access to Help, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service [Recommended For] People who want to relax and look back at family and travel memories. Those wanting to repurpose an unused tablet or smartphone into a digital photo frame with a clock. Anyone looking for a new way to give old devices a second life as a desk clock or wall-mounted display. Users who want a large, highly visible time and date display. Anyone who wants to enjoy their photos and a clock simultaneously with simple, intuitive controls. [About Privacy] This app requires access to your device's photo library solely for the purpose of displaying your photos. We NEVER upload your photo data to our servers. Your photos remain completely local to your device, ensuring your privacy is fully protected. Note: This app may use Google AdMob to deliver advertisements.

Screenshots

LoopSlide4 screens
Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LoopSlide at none against Simple's shown. Simple's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopSlide ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
LoopSlide versus Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopSlideSimple
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJING JIE LINyasunori nishimura

In-app purchases

None

LoopSlide

No in-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopSlide free?
LoopSlide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopSlide or Simple have ads?
Simple shows ads; LoopSlide does not.
Which is updated more often, LoopSlide or Simple?
LoopSlide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple every 2 days. Most recently, LoopSlide was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple on October 14, 2026.

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