# Loop vs English by Heart

The clearest difference is ads: English by Heart at none against Loop's shown. Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and English by Heart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop ships an update every 3 days, English by Heart every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | English by Heart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SORA WATANABE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779393480) | [株式会社フランリベル](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817049165) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-learn-languages/id6817213177)

Learn languages by watching real videos and interacting with words. Tap any word for its meaning, translation, and pronunciation, then save it for review with its original video context. Stay motivated with daily goals and streaks.

**Highlights:** Learn with real-world videos, Tap words for instant translation, Save words with video context, Progress tracking and daily goals, Adjustable video playback speed, Multiple language courses available

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### English by Heart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-by-heart/id6821529788)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is English by Heart free?

English by Heart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Loop or English by Heart have ads?

Loop shows ads; English by Heart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or English by Heart?

Loop ships an update every 3 days, and English by Heart every 2 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 31, 2026 and English by Heart on October 31, 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.*