Comparison

LoopCam vs Daystead

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

Head to head
About

LoopCam

Features
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LoopCam is a camera-based AR workout rep counter for iPhone. Prop up your iPhone, step into frame, and start a set. LoopCam uses the camera to detect body pose on device, draws a live green skeleton overlay, and counts repeated movement while you train. Use LoopCam to: - Count workout reps from the camera. - See a large live counter on screen. - Check the green skeleton overlay so tracking is visible. - Control sets hands-free with gestures. - Record a set locally for review. - Use portrait or landscape mode for different camera angles. LoopCam is built for home workouts, garage gyms, and solo training sessions where you want a simple count without grabbing your phone mid-set. LoopCam is not a medical device, not a certified coach, and does not guarantee form quality or injury prevention. Counting accuracy depends on lighting, camera placement, body visibility, and movement clarity. For best results, use good lighting, place the iPhone where your full body is visible, and train one person at a time.

About

Daystead

Features
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Preview another date and time using your current weekly routine, note and display settings without changing the live day card. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Settings and tap Rehearse another day. 2. Choose a date and time, or step to the next or previous day. 3. Check the routine, current note behavior and quiet-hours face, then return to Now. The live day card, weekly plan, family photo, quiet hours and caregiver handoff remain available. Snapshot date formatting now follows the same calendar time zone. WHAT TO KNOW Preview does not change the device clock, clear the live note or dim the screen. Timed routine items are plans, not confirmations of completion. A note appears only on its assigned date. This is a display and coordination tool, not a medical monitor. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

LoopCam4 screens
Daystead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Daystead at $0.99 against LoopCam's $9.99. Daystead also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked). 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

LoopCam costs $9.99 and Daystead $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopCam ships an update fortnightly, Daystead every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 5 level
LoopCam versus Daystead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopCamDaystead
Price$9.99$0.99 โ€” better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankโ€”#200 โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSihang ChenRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

LoopCam

No in-app purchases

None

Daystead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopCam free?
LoopCam costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daystead free?
Daystead costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopCam or Daystead have ads?
Neither LoopCam nor Daystead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopCam or Daystead?
LoopCam ships an update fortnightly, and Daystead every 11 days. Most recently, LoopCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Daystead on September 21, 2026.

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