# Looper vs Loop for Boomerang

Looper and Loop for Boomerang both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Looper's written reviews are positive against 5% of Loop for Boomerang's. Looper also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 451). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Looper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month and Loop for Boomerang sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.3 for Loop for Boomerang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looper has 4.9K ratings behind it against 451, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Looper's written reviews are positive against 5% of Loop for Boomerang's.

Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, Loop for Boomerang every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looper | Loop for Boomerang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191/reviews)** | [4.3 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-for-boomerang-loomix/id6469621598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 451 |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Pico](https://appshunter.io/developer/916332400) | [Klimin Marketing SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711215560) |

## 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 for Boomerang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-for-boomerang-loomix/id6469621598)

Easily create stunning boomerang and loop videos from your existing videos and live photos. Offers a variety of templates, animation styles, and artistic filters to enhance your creations. Add soundtracks to bring your looping videos to life and share them on social media.

**Highlights:** Create loops from videos and live photos, Precision video trimming, Variety of templates, Multiple animation styles, Artistic filters, Add soundtracks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boomerang Video Creator Loom | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Loomix • Boomerang | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Boomerang Premium Editor | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop video maker | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🎵 Multiple creative features including music options
- ✨ Good for photo editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall - requires payment for basic functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription at $6 per week
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Video export gets stuck at various percentages (16%, 24%)
- 🐛 App fails to save videos properly

**Reported bugs**

- Export process hangs at 16% and 24% completion
- Video fails to save when phone turns off during export
- App won't open camera roll on first use
- Instagram integration not working
- Boomerang output appears cut off or buggy

**Requested features**

- Actual free tier with meaningful functionality
- Remove or reduce paywall requirements
- Better export functionality without payment barriers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looper free?

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

### Is Loop for Boomerang free?

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

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

Looper is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Loop for Boomerang averages 4.3 from 451 ratings.

### Do Looper or Loop for Boomerang have ads?

Both Looper and Loop for Boomerang show ads.

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

Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loop for Boomerang every 9 days. Most recently, Looper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Loop for Boomerang on October 27, 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.*