# Signal vs Loop Messenger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Messenger at none against Signal's 1. Loop Messenger also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Signal's advantage is ratings volume (1.1M vs 40) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Signal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Loop Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signal has 1.1M ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Signal's written reviews are positive against 90% of Loop Messenger's.

Signal ships an update every 6 days, Loop Messenger every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Signal | Loop Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669/reviews) | **[4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-messenger/id1258695795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Signal Messenger, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/874139672) | [Collaborative Tools Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537219329) |

## What reviewers say

### Signal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Social Networking, #102 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #143 Top Free (US App Store)

This messaging app prioritizes your privacy with strong end-to-end encryption for all communications. It offers free text, voice, and video messaging, including group chats and disappearing stories, all without collecting your data.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Free voice and video calls, Group chats up to 1000 people, Disappearing Stories, File sharing, Admin controls for groups

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signal Secure Backups | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security and privacy
- 👍 Ease of use
- 🚀 Great call quality
- 🚀 Smooth and pleasant user interface
- 🔒 End-to-end encryption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed message delivery
- 🐛 Inconsistent image/video quality
- 🐛 Buggy call functionality
- 🐛 Inability to edit sent messages
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Problem retrieving data, resulting in lost message history
- Keyboard covering the current conversation
- Inconsistent behavior when attaching photos/videos
- Scrolling issues when reading through messages
- Inability to recover message history after device change

**Requested features**

- Add filters and customization options
- Allow adding music to stories
- Implement a sticker store
- Add ability to pin messages in group chats
- Allow new members to view previous group messages


### Loop Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-messenger/id1258695795)

Organize your group conversations with this secure and spam-free messaging app. It offers streamlined chat, direct messaging within groups, and extensive customization options. Ideal for various communities seeking efficient and private communication.

**Highlights:** Streamlined group messaging, Direct messaging in groups, Customizable chat experience, Industry-leading security, Intuitive interface, Robust group controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Signal free?

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

### Is Loop Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Signal or Loop Messenger?

Loop Messenger is rated higher. Signal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Loop Messenger averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Signal or Loop Messenger have ads?

Neither Signal nor Loop Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Signal or Loop Messenger?

Signal ships an update every 6 days, and Loop Messenger every 10 days. Most recently, Signal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Loop Messenger on August 13, 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.*