# Circa 1948 vs Loopsie

The clearest difference is rating: Loopsie at 4.6 against Circa 1948's 3.4. Loopsie also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 22). Circa 1948's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopsie sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Circa 1948 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loopsie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsie has 30K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Circa 1948's written reviews are positive against 16% of Loopsie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circa 1948 | Loopsie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circa-1948/id836688265/reviews) | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsie-ai-image-effects/id1259909228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.5% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada](https://appshunter.io/developer/329353641) | [KRNL SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406992941) |

## What reviewers say

### Circa 1948

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circa-1948/id836688265)

Explore a historically inspired, film noir-style city from the late 1940s. This immersive art app uses photorealistic 3D illustrations and audio to recreate two distinct Vancouver neighborhoods, offering a glimpse into urban planning and social divisions of the era.

**Highlights:** Extensive historical detail, Period music and audio, Film noir influenced conversations, Historically accurate environments, Real-time 3D engine, Touch and gyroscope navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Immersive and beautiful visuals
- 🗺️ Detailed historical recreation
- 💡 Innovative concept and exploration
- 🎧 High-quality audio and dialogue
- 📚 Educative and thought-provoking content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- 😵 Choppy performance and lag
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 App won't load or crashes on startup

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Barely works
- It would not load
- Crashed the first time I loaded it
- Stayed on the opening music and screen

**Requested features**

- Update to fix loading and crashing bugs
- Take advantage of newer device resolutions
- More levels/floors to explore
- Add subtitles
- More content and surrounding communities


### Loopsie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsie-ai-image-effects/id1259909228)

Transform your photos and videos with AI-powered effects. Create stunning 3D animations, anime characters, and dynamic visuals with a wide range of filters and presets. Easily share your creations across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** AI Anime Generator, 3D Photos with motion effects, Popular AI effects and presets, AI-powered depth prediction, Augmented reality stickers, Weekly updated effects

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopsie Pro - 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Create AI video (-50%) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generation Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Create AI Video | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant AI image generation
- 🎨 Impressive 3D and animation effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for creators and artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Deceptive and misleading pricing practices
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🤖 Poor quality AI-generated images
- 📤 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Images/videos fail to generate or save properly
- Subscription issues (auto-renew, unable to cancel)
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free/affordable pricing options
- Improved customer support
- Ability to customize and control AI outputs
- Expand supported media types (videos, GIFs, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circa 1948 free?

Circa 1948 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loopsie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circa 1948 or Loopsie?

Loopsie is rated higher. Circa 1948 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Loopsie averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Circa 1948 or Loopsie have ads?

Loopsie shows ads; Circa 1948 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circa 1948 or Loopsie?

Circa 1948 ships an update fortnightly, and Loopsie fortnightly. Most recently, Circa 1948 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Loopsie on October 30, 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.*