# Network vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.5 against Network's 4.2. Loop also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Network's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Network costs $2.99 and Loop $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Network's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Network ships an update monthly, Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-podcast-app/id723422355/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #80 |
| Size | 1 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Conlan](https://appshunter.io/developer/588213097) | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) |

## What reviewers say

### Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-podcast-app/id723422355)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

A minimalist podcast player designed for simplicity and efficiency. It offers automatic volume leveling, offline episode downloads, and smart storage management. Enjoy features like variable playback speeds, a sleep timer, and easy podcast importing.

**Highlights:** Sound Check for consistent volume, Automatic offline episode downloads, Smart storage management, Variable playback and skip rates, Sleep Timer, OPML import and URL subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

An independent podcast player designed for a superior audio experience on Apple devices. It offers features like sleep timers, chapter support, and automatic backups, all within a minimalist and privacy-focused interface.

**Highlights:** Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer, Episode chapter support, Podcast collections for sequential playback, Automatic iCloud backup, Privacy-first, no user tracking, Offline episode downloads, Podcast description translation

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network free?

Network costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop free?

Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. Network averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Network or Loop have ads?

Neither Network nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network or Loop?

Network ships an update monthly, and Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Network was updated on October 13, 2026 and Loop on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Network or Loop?

Network currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and Loop at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*