# Looper vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Looper at 4.4 against Loop's 1.0. Looper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Looper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month and Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Looper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looper has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Looper ships an update fortnightly, Loop every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looper | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-create-animated-images/id1613887062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Pico](https://appshunter.io/developer/916332400) | [Hetal Thummar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609188580) |

## 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


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-create-animated-images/id1613887062)

Easily create animated GIFs from videos and photos. Customize playback speed, add effects and music, and share your creations across various social platforms. This app offers a simple and flexible way to make unique animated images.

**Highlights:** Convert video to GIF, Convert images to GIF, Record video to GIF, Edit GIF playback speed, Add music and effects to videos, Share GIFs on social media, Offline app functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Version One Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Premium Version One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Get Premium Version One Year | $13.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looper free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

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

Looper is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Loop averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Looper or Loop have ads?

Looper shows ads; Loop does not.

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

Looper ships an update fortnightly, and Loop every 19 months. Most recently, Looper was updated on October 21, 2026 and Loop on October 11, 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.*