Comparison

Balad'Nature vs Loopi

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

Head to head
About

Balad'Nature

Discover nature outings in Seine-et-Marne with this app. Explore by foot, bike, horse, or water, with detailed itineraries and points of interest. Download routes for offline use and find local bike rentals.

Highlights
  • Choose outings by mode of transport
  • Geolocation for nearby itineraries
  • View itinerary distances
  • Discover points of interest
  • Download GPX routes
  • Find bicycle rental shops
Features
Read full description

In just a few clicks, pocket a host of nature outings for Seine-et-Marne. By foot, by bike, by horse or by waterway, the department’s beautifully preserved nature offers you an abundance of bucolic and inspirational settings just outside Paris. Set out to explore a departmental nature reserve, or ramble about by foot, bike or horse the over 320,000 acres of accessible forests and woodlands! And the Seine, Marne and Loing rivers offer no less than 1,850 km of navigable waterways to admire our beautiful department during a fun cruise or water outing. The largest department of the Paris region is sure to surprise you with the wonderful wealth of its natural and historic heritage. An app for everyone! - Choose your outing by preferred type: by foot, by bike, by horse or by waterway. - Geolocation allows you to find the nearest itineraries. - Easily check the distance (km) of each itinerary, created in collaboration with the FFR (French hiking federation) and the Seine-et-Marne tourist offices. - Discover the points of interest along your chosen route: monuments, remarkable views, activities, etc. - Download the GPX routes. - Rent your bicycle from amongst the listed rental shops. This app can be used without an internet connection: the routes can be downloaded beforehand, prior to setting out, with all the information remaining accessible on your phone during your outing. So move, breathe, relax, recharge your batteries… and welcome to Seine-et-Marne!

About

Loopi

Discover new places on foot or by bike with this ad-free navigation app. It offers route planning, voice guidance, and detailed tour information from local partners. Explore points of interest and essential services, with offline capabilities for any adventure.

Highlights
  • Route planner for bike and foot
  • Voice guidance
  • Detailed tour descriptions
  • Points of interest discovery
  • Offline mode
  • Advanced route filtering
  • No account required
Features
Read full description

Loopi is a free, ad-free app that lets you (re)discover places while preserving nature. Whether you're traveling by bike or on foot, Loopi will become your best friend! ROUTE PLANNER Loopi accompanies you on your bike rides or walks. Whether you prefer roads, bike paths, or forest trails, you won't get lost with our app. Our route calculator will suggest the best route, favoring bike paths, so that your journey becomes an adventure. You can even choose how you want the map to be displayed: satellite view, bike paths, must-see attractions... the choice is yours! For greater ease of navigation and so you can keep your eyes on the road and the scenery, you can activate voice guidance and simply follow the directions. DESCRIPTION OF THE TOURS Loopi allows you to discover the surrounding area in a different way thanks to the routes proposed by our local tourism partners. For each tour offered, you will find photos of the route, a detailed description, all the places not to be missed along the way, as well as practical information. If that's still not enough, we can quickly put you in touch with the local tourist office. DISCOVER POINTS OF INTEREST During your walk, Loopi suggests tourist attractions that are worth a visit! You will also find all the places you may need along the way, such as restrooms, restaurants, water fountains, pharmacies, and train stations. SAFETY FIRST Exploring an unfamiliar destination can be a real challenge, both during the journey and once you arrive. To avoid this, Loopi ensures your safety by only suggesting official routes. ADVANCED FILTERING Do you prefer walks that are 100% tailored to you? Advanced filters allow you to customize your route as much as possible: difficulty, duration, theme... you can choose everything! OFFLINE MODE Do you like to venture into places where there is no connection? No problem! Loopi can also be used offline. To do this, you can select your favorite walks and add them to your favorites so you can use them anywhere! Voice guidance is also available offline. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Just download the app and start using it. Simple, right? The Loopi app can be used immediately, without registration. REGULAR UPDATES We work daily to improve the Loopi app and add new features. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Feel free to follow us on social media, and if you like Loopi, let us know by rating our app and telling all your adventurous friends about it! On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoopiVelo/ On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loopi_france/ On LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/loopi-voyage/

Screenshots

Balad'Nature4 screens
Loopi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loopi at 4.8 against Balad'Nature's 1.0. Loopi also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). Balad'Nature's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopi has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Balad'Nature's written reviews are positive against 78% of Loopi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balad'Nature ships an update every 9 months, Loopi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Balad'Nature versus Loopi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalad'NatureLoopi
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCirkwiMoustic Multimedia

Customer experience

Balad'Nature

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Loopi

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.8%

In-app purchases

None

Balad'Nature

No in-app purchases

None

Loopi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balad'Nature free?
Balad'Nature is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loopi free?
Loopi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Balad'Nature or Loopi?
Loopi is rated higher. Balad'Nature averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loopi averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Balad'Nature or Loopi have ads?
Neither Balad'Nature nor Loopi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balad'Nature or Loopi?
Balad'Nature ships an update every 9 months, and Loopi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Balad'Nature was updated on November 1, 2026 and Loopi on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons