# Looper vs Playturnal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playturnal at 100% against Looper's 43%. Playturnal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Looper's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Playturnal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playturnal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Looper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Playturnal's.

Looper ships an update fortnightly, Playturnal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looper | Playturnal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id936806191/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playturnal/id6744484693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Pico](https://appshunter.io/developer/916332400) | [aaron gallo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807882753) |

## 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


### Playturnal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playturnal/id6744484693)

Connect with other gamers, discover new titles, and share your gaming experiences. Build a gamer profile, follow friends, and post updates from your favorite games. Enjoy a personalized, chronological feed of gaming content.

**Highlights:** Gamer profile creation, Personal game library, Follow friends' activity, Share game clips and screenshots, Chronological content feed, Notifications for engagement

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playturnal Premium (Monthly Plan) | $2.99 | per month |
| Playturnal Premium (Annual Plan) | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looper free?

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

### Is Playturnal free?

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

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

Playturnal is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Playturnal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Looper or Playturnal have ads?

Looper shows ads; Playturnal does not.

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

Looper ships an update fortnightly, and Playturnal monthly. Most recently, Looper was updated on September 27, 2026 and Playturnal on July 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.*