# BadgerScan vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.6 against BadgerScan's 3.4. Loop also leads on ratings volume (988 vs 9). BadgerScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. BadgerScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 988 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of BadgerScan's written reviews are positive against 38% of Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BadgerScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BadgerScan | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badgerscan/id902271396/reviews) | **[4.6 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **988** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BadgeScan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/902271399) | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) |

## What reviewers say

### BadgerScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badgerscan/id902271396)

Easily exchange contact information using QR codes without needing a network connection. Add notes, tag favorites, and export contacts to CSV. Designed for privacy and efficiency at events.

**Highlights:** QR code contact sharing, Offline functionality, Add notes to contacts, Tag favorites, Export contacts to CSV, Twitter and LinkedIn integration, Customizable surveys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

**Highlights:** Matchmaking through friends, Request introductions, Event-based groups, Location-based groups, Community matching, Professional matchmaker integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Registration screen issues on certain devices
- Constant log-out problems
- Unreliable location feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate with matches
- Improved search and filtering options
- Notification system for match outcomes
- Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
- More detailed user profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BadgerScan free?

BadgerScan 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, BadgerScan or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. BadgerScan averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Loop averages 4.6 from 988 ratings.

### Do BadgerScan or Loop have ads?

Neither BadgerScan nor Loop shows ads.

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

BadgerScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 6 weeks. Most recently, BadgerScan was updated on June 10, 2026 and Loop on September 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*