Comparison

Looper vs Loop Photo Frame

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

Head to head
About

Looper

This app allows you to loop videos on your iPhone or iPad, with options for specific repetitions or infinite playback. You can create playlists, export videos in various formats including reverse or slow motion, and even play them on external displays. It's a versatile tool for practice, presentations, or creating seamless video loops.

Highlights
  • Loop videos infinitely or a specific number of times
  • Create playlists with custom loop settings
  • Play videos on device or external displays
  • Export videos in reverse, slow motion, or GIF
  • Import videos from Photos, files, or iCloud
  • Organize videos with folders (Pro feature)
Features
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Looper is a powerful video utility designed to loop, organize, and export videos on iPhone and iPad — both on your device and on compatible external displays. Whether you’re practicing movements, reviewing footage, creating seamless loops, or preparing video content for presentations or installations, Looper gives you precise control over how videos repeat and play. Core Features • Loop any video a specific number of times or infinitely • Repeat videos smoothly for practice, training, or analysis • Create video playlists with individual loop settings per video • Continuous playback with precise loop control • Play videos on your device or on supported external displays (AirPlay / adapters) • Export single videos or full playlists with repetitions applied • Export looping videos in reverse, slow motion, fast motion, or GIF format • Import videos from Photos, Files, or iCloud Drive Note: External display support depends on iOS limitations, compatible cables, adapters, or AirPlay. Some configurations may not be supported by Apple. Designed for Real Use Cases • Practice dance, sports, or workouts with precise video loops • Analyze movements frame-by-frame with repeated playback • Create looping videos for presentations, installations, or displays • Play continuous video playlists on TVs or external screens • Generate seamless loops or GIFs for content creation Looper Pro Features • Unlimited playlists • Video folders for better organization • Video filters • Seamless loop matching (Looper Match) • Multiple video selection and batch actions • Background audio playback from other apps • Backup and restore system (Looper Safe) • Custom app icons • Access to an in-app video library • Optional logo display on external screens • One-time Looper Coins bonus with Pro purchase Access the Looper Plans section to see the full list! Looper has been actively maintained and improved for over 10 years, trusted by users who need reliable video looping and export tools on iOS. Questions or feedback? support@barbapps.co Privacy Policy & Terms: https://www.barbapps.co/projects/looper/legal/ios/terms.pdf

About

Loop Photo Frame

This app allows you to set up and control a smart photo frame, inviting family members to share photos and view them in a private family network. It serves as a central hub for displaying cherished memories and staying connected with loved ones.

Highlights
  • Frame setup and settings control
  • Invite family members to send photos
  • Private family social network
  • Display family memories
  • Share best moments
Features
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Loop is a smart photo frame that displays all of your family’s favorite memories. Invite the whole family to add their own photos and see what’s being shared all in one place! Use the Loop app to: ० Setup your Loop frame and control its settings ० Invite family members to send photos to your frame ० Share your best moments in a private social network just for your family

Screenshots

Looper4 screens
Loop Photo Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Looper at 4.4 against Loop Photo Frame's 3.9. Looper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 142). Loop Photo Frame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Looper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month. Loop Photo Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Looper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looper has 4.9K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Looper's written reviews are positive against 46% of Loop Photo Frame's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looper ships an update fortnightly, Loop Photo Frame every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Looper versus Loop Photo Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooperLoop Photo Frame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.9K ratings) — better3.9 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews46.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better142
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos PicoCalifornia Labs Inc

Customer experience

Looper

All ratings4,876 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative44.7%

Loop Photo Frame

All ratings140 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative46.3%

User reviews

Looper

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for looping videos
  • 🤩 Helpful for studying and memorizing
  • 💯 Works as expected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscriptions
  • 🔇 Audio issues and loss of sound
  • 🤯 Confusing UI changes after updates

Loop Photo Frame

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Great for keeping family connected
  • 🖼️ Nice display quality
  • 🎁 Good gift idea
  • 👍 Easy to share photos
  • 😊 Brings joy and connection

Room to improve

  • ❌ Difficult setup and use
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔌 WiFi connection issues
  • 🚫 Limited functionality
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

Looper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not playing correctly or looping properly
  • Exported videos have incorrect orientation or quality
  • Playlists and video lists behaving unexpectedly
  • App failing to load or import videos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add folders or categories for organizing videos
  • Improve playlist management and reordering
  • Provide more playback speed options
  • Bring back Picture-in-Picture mode

Loop Photo Frame

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Photos go into a black hole
  • Android app bug issues
  • Impossible to connect to WiFi
  • White screen after adding photos
  • Cannot move photos between albums
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  • Lose selections when going back
  • Clunky and complicated setup
  • Landscape view missing
  • Frame glitching, not connecting to WiFi
  • Black screen of death
  • Customer support unresponsive/unhelpful
  • Cannot add people or remove people from albums
  • Cannot access picture albums on iPhone
  • App won't open after update
  • Difficult to add or add others to albums
  • Endless loop when joining invites
  • No user manual available
  • Broken Instagram login
  • Google Photos option not implemented
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Cannot sync photos from Instagram
  • Unable to change WiFi settings
  • Bluetooth pairing issues
  • Videos don't play
  • Stops scrolling with pictures
  • Google Photos and Dropbox not available
  • Trouble adding more than 70 pictures
  • App slow and unstable
  • Only uploads a few pictures
  • Cannot delete channels or photos
  • Cannot add photos from iPhone library
  • Touch top not useful
  • Cannot reset the Loop device
  • App freezes on Facebook login
  • Unauthorized user error
  • Cannot see or access channels
  • App does nothing
  • Voice command, motion integration missing
  • Bluetooth will not sync
  • Cannot set up for friends and family WiFi
  • Cannot figure out how to reboot
  • Cannot delete accounts
  • App crashes immediately upon opening (iOS)
  • Hardware fails, crashes, doesn't hold connections
  • App crashes frequently
  • No Android app

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ability to move photos between albums
  • Ability to select multiple photos for different albums
  • iOS widget support
  • Integration with iOS shortcuts
  • Ability to turn off frame remotely
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  • Landscape view
  • Ability to delete users or stop sharing with individuals
  • Indication of pending invitations
  • Clearer notification of activity
  • Instagram and Google Photos sharing improvements
  • Android app availability

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Looper

Subscriptions4
  • Looper ADs Free$2.191 Month
  • Looper Pro ADs$3.391 Month
  • Looper Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.491 Month
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  • Looper Pro Year$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • Starter$7.49
  • Lifetime ADs Free$12.99
  • Creative$19.49
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  • Videographer$37.49
  • Studio$64.99
  • Looper Pro Lifetime$94.99
None

Loop Photo Frame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Looper free?
Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Photo Frame free?
Loop Photo Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Looper or Loop Photo Frame?
Looper is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Loop Photo Frame averages 3.9 from 142 ratings.
Do Looper or Loop Photo Frame have ads?
Looper shows ads; Loop Photo Frame does not.
Which is updated more often, Looper or Loop Photo Frame?
Looper ships an update fortnightly, and Loop Photo Frame every 4 months. Most recently, Looper was updated on October 13, 2026 and Loop Photo Frame on October 8, 2026.

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