# Loopideo vs Loop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop at 100% against Loopideo's 39%. Loop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Loopideo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 22). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Loopideo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopideo has 2.6K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Loopideo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loop's.

Loopideo ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopideo | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopideo-loop-videos/id798990531/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xorbix Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571720252) | [Far Edge Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320570650) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopideo-loop-videos/id798990531)

Effortlessly loop videos from your device or cloud storage with a single tap. Ideal for events, presentations, and continuous playback without time limits. Supports multiple videos and popular formats.

**Highlights:** Infinite video looping, Loop from camera roll, Dropbox, OneDrive, No sign up required, No time restrictions, Supports .mov and .mp4 formats, Loop single or multiple videos, iOS 13+ compatible

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Loops videos seamlessly
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for learning guitar/dance
- 🚀 Plays videos even when app is closed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes/crashes on some devices
- 🔍 Confusing/cluttered interface
- 🔒 Requires paid version for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
- 🚫 Unable to save/export looped videos

**Reported bugs**

- Videos fail to load or play properly
- Looping functionality not working as expected
- Recent update caused major issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add playlist/organization features
- Allow browsing/importing from Downloads folder
- Provide option to save/export looped videos
- Improve thumbnail handling and video identification


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-private-photo-sharing/id1339817111)

Easily share photos and videos privately with friends and family in real-time. Create dedicated streams for events, control who can view or upload, and moderate content for a secure, intimate experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video streams, Real-time uploads, Role-based permissions (admin, member, viewer), Content moderation (approve uploads), Commenting and liking, Stream locking and date/time restrictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| kith Paid Stream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Individual | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopideo free?

Loopideo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop free?

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

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

Loop is rated higher. Loopideo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Loop averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Loopideo or Loop have ads?

Loopideo shows ads; Loop does not.

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

Loopideo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loopideo was updated on November 9, 2026 and Loop on November 2, 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.*