# Looper vs Boomerang

The clearest difference is ads: Boomerang at none against Looper's shown. Looper's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Looper against 4.5 for Boomerang. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Looper's written reviews are positive against 50% of Boomerang's.

Looper ships an update fortnightly, Boomerang every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looper | Boomerang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-loop-maker/id1502151034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **50.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Pico](https://appshunter.io/developer/916332400) | [Appside Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496513356) |

## What reviewers say

### Looper

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

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-video-loop-maker/id1502151034)

Create engaging, looping video clips from your photos and videos. Add effects, text, and music to make your content stand out on social media. Share your creations directly to popular platforms.

**Highlights:** Live recording and gallery import, Adjustable speed and loop count, One-tap filters and effects, Video trimming, Text overlays and stickers, Music integration, Direct social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Looping - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Video Looping | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Looping -Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boomerang Unlimited - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Video Looping | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Boomerangs - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Looping - Gift | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting features
- 😊 Fun to create content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Lack of free options
- 🔍 Misleading free trial
- 🙄 Constant upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Boomerangs not saving properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Allow free saving of boomerangs
- Improve export and sharing options
- Add more customization tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looper free?

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

### Is Boomerang free?

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

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

Boomerang is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Boomerang averages 4.5 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Looper or Boomerang have ads?

Looper shows ads; Boomerang does not.

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

Looper ships an update fortnightly, and Boomerang every 5 weeks. Most recently, Looper was updated on September 22, 2026 and Boomerang on September 25, 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.*