# HearBrew vs Loop Note

The clearest difference is ads: HearBrew at none against Loop Note's shown. HearBrew also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HearBrew sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HearBrew ships an update daily, Loop Note every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HearBrew | Loop Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Size | 73 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HearBrew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893955756) | [minsik kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793554356) |

## What reviewers say

### HearBrew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearbrew/id6762368622)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HearBrew Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| HearBrew Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 50 Clip Credits | $1.49 | one-time |
| 200 Clip Credits | $2.49 | one-time |
| 500 Clip Credits | $5.49 | one-time |
| HearBrew Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Loop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-note-listening-practice/id6764770125)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Note Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Loop Note Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HearBrew free?

HearBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop Note free?

Loop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HearBrew or Loop Note have ads?

Loop Note shows ads; HearBrew does not.

### Which is updated more often, HearBrew or Loop Note?

HearBrew ships an update daily, and Loop Note every 3 days. Most recently, HearBrew was updated on November 5, 2026 and Loop Note on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*