Comparison

Lo vs Pocket Lofi

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

Head to head
About

Lo

Features
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Lo-Fire creates an endless stream of warm, generative lo-fi music designed for focus, relaxation, studying, reading, coding, or simply watching the rain outside. Every session is unique — no playlists, no loops, no two moments are ever exactly the same. Just choose the right mood or write the desired mood. Imagine sitting beside a crackling campfire on a quiet evening. The world slows down, your thoughts drift, and time becomes a little softer. Lo-Fire brings that feeling wherever you are. Why you’ll love Lo-Fire • Endless AI-powered generative lo-fi that continuously evolves • Cozy, warm soundscapes for deep focus or peaceful relaxation • No repetitive tracks — every listening session is different • Perfect for work, study, reading, journaling, meditation, or winding down before sleep • Beautifully minimal design that stays out of your way Whether you’re writing code, studying for exams, sketching ideas, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself, Lo-Fire creates a calm space where inspiration can grow. Light the fire. Put on your headphones. Stay for a while.

About

Pocket Lofi

Listen to endless, original lofi and chillhop music across five distinct moods. Enjoy seamless looping, background playback, and a sleep timer. Unlock all stations with a subscription or lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Original lofi and chillhop loops
  • Five distinct music stations
  • Seamless, endless looping
  • Background playback with lock-screen controls
  • Sleep timer with fade-out
  • Favorite loops
  • Hand-drawn artwork
Features
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Lofi is a little night room you can carry in your pocket — original lofi and chillhop loops playing endlessly, like a radio station that never asks anything of you. FIVE STATIONS, FIVE MOODS • Focus — deep work, warm keys • Rain — storms against the glass • Sleep — slow waves for soft nights • Chill — lazy afternoons, golden light • Groove — jazzy chillhop rhythms PRESS PLAY, PUT IT DOWN • Every track loops seamlessly, forever — no endings, no interruptions • Join each song mid-stream, like tuning into live radio • Plays in the background with full lock-screen controls • A sleep timer that fades you out slowly when you're already gone • Favorites for the loops you can't let go of • Hand-drawn artwork for every single track ORIGINAL MUSIC Every loop is original, made for this app — warm tape hiss, soft piano, brushed drums, rain on glass. No playlists to manage, no decisions to make. Just a lamp, a window, and something playing quietly. Free to listen with a taste of every station. Unlock the whole room with a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Questions? contact@theapptor.com SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASES • Premium Monthly — $2.99 USD per month, auto-renewing. • Lifetime — $24.99 USD, a one-time purchase (not a subscription). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. A monthly subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://amian.github.io/lofi-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lo1 screens
Pocket Lofi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lo at none against Pocket Lofi's 2. Lo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pocket Lofi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lo versus Pocket Lofi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoPocket Lofi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperАлексей АнтоновAnum Mian

In-app purchases

None

Lo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Lofi

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lofi Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Lo free?
Lo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Lofi free?
Pocket Lofi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lo or Pocket Lofi have ads?
Pocket Lofi shows ads; Lo does not.

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