# Looper vs Boomerang Video Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Boomerang Video Maker at none against Looper's shown. Boomerang Video Maker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Looper's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Looper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month and Boomerang Video Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boomerang Video Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Looper's written reviews are positive against 23% of Boomerang Video Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, Boomerang Video Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looper | Boomerang Video Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-maker/id1454678540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Pico](https://appshunter.io/developer/916332400) | [Boomerang Maker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656741885) |

## What reviewers say

### Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191)

This app allows you to precisely loop, organize, and export videos for practice, presentations, or content creation. It offers granular control over playback, including infinite looping, custom playlists, and various export formats like GIFs. Play videos on your device or external displays with ease.

**Highlights:** Loop videos infinitely or a specific number of times, Create custom video playlists with individual loop settings, Export videos and playlists with repetitions applied, Export in reverse, slow motion, fast motion, or GIF format, Import videos from Photos, Files, or iCloud Drive, Play videos on device or external displays (AirPlay/adapters)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Looper ADs Free | $2.19 | per month |
| Looper Pro ADs | $3.39 | per month |
| Looper Pro Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Looper Pro Year | $54.99 | per year |
| Starter | $7.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime ADs Free | $12.99 | one-time |
| Creative | $19.49 | one-time |
| Videographer | $37.49 | one-time |
| Studio | $64.99 | one-time |
| Looper Pro Lifetime | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Boomerang Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-maker/id1454678540)

Create captivating looping videos and GIFs with ease. Transform existing videos into mesmerizing boomerangs with effects like reverse and slow motion. Share your unique creations across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Create looping boomerang videos, Apply reverse and slow motion effects, Add speed adjustments, Incorporate transitions and GIFs, Share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boomerang Video Maker | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Boomerang Maker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boomerang Maker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boomerang Maker | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Boomerang Maker | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to PRO | $12.99 | per month |
| Boomerang Video Maker | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime purchase | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick video tool
- 🎨 Variety of editing options
- 💡 Streamlined user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for basic features
- 🔒 Inability to save videos without paying
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🤯 Deceptive free trial and subscription practices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos saved upside down
- Crashes and freezes
- Lifetime purchases not honored

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit GIFs
- Option to choose export file type
- Indicator for final video/GIF length


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looper free?

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

### Is Boomerang Video Maker free?

Boomerang Video Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Looper or Boomerang Video Maker?

Boomerang Video Maker is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Boomerang Video Maker averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Looper or Boomerang Video Maker have ads?

Looper shows ads; Boomerang Video Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Looper or Boomerang Video Maker?

Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boomerang Video Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Looper was updated on November 7, 2026 and Boomerang Video Maker on November 6, 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.*