Comparison

Looper vs ScanAces

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Looper

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
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Looper is a powerful video utility designed to loop, organize, and export videos on iPhone and iPad — both on your device and on compatible external displays. Whether you’re practicing movements, reviewing footage, creating seamless loops, or preparing video content for presentations or installations, Looper gives you precise control over how videos repeat and play. Core Features • Loop any video a specific number of times or infinitely • Repeat videos smoothly for practice, training, or analysis • Create video playlists with individual loop settings per video • Continuous playback with precise loop control • Play videos on your device or on supported external displays (AirPlay / adapters) • Export single videos or full playlists with repetitions applied • Export looping videos in reverse, slow motion, fast motion, or GIF format • Import videos from Photos, Files, or iCloud Drive Note: External display support depends on iOS limitations, compatible cables, adapters, or AirPlay. Some configurations may not be supported by Apple. Designed for Real Use Cases • Practice dance, sports, or workouts with precise video loops • Analyze movements frame-by-frame with repeated playback • Create looping videos for presentations, installations, or displays • Play continuous video playlists on TVs or external screens • Generate seamless loops or GIFs for content creation Looper Pro Features • Unlimited playlists • Video folders for better organization • Video filters • Seamless loop matching (Looper Match) • Multiple video selection and batch actions • Background audio playback from other apps • Backup and restore system (Looper Safe) • Custom app icons • Access to an in-app video library • Optional logo display on external screens • One-time Looper Coins bonus with Pro purchase Access the Looper Plans section to see the full list! Looper has been actively maintained and improved for over 10 years, trusted by users who need reliable video looping and export tools on iOS. Questions or feedback? support@barbapps.co Privacy Policy & Terms: https://www.barbapps.co/projects/looper/legal/ios/terms.pdf

About

ScanAces

Features
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ScanAces - Professional Document Scanner with OCR Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner! ScanAces uses advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to instantly capture documents and extract text with exceptional accuracy. KEY FEATURES Smart Camera Scanning - Capture documents with your phone camera - Auto-focus for crystal-clear scans - Real-time preview before saving - Support for various document types Powerful OCR Technology - Extract text from any image instantly - Highly accurate text recognition - Support for multiple languages - Edit extracted text before saving Organized Gallery - View all your scanned documents in one place - Easy photo selection and management - Selective photo access for privacy - Sort by date for quick access Flexible Export Options - Save as text files - Print documents directly - Share via email or messaging apps - Edit text before exporting Secure & Private - Your documents stay on your device - Optional cloud backup with encryption - Google and Apple Sign-In support - No ads or data selling Perfect For: - Students scanning notes and textbooks - Professionals digitizing receipts and contracts - Researchers capturing book pages and articles - Anyone who needs quick text extraction - Business travelers managing documents on the go Why Choose ScanAces? FAST - Instant scanning and text recognition ACCURATE - Advanced OCR powered by ML Kit SIMPLE - Clean, intuitive interface SECURE - Your privacy is our priority FREE - Full-featured document scanning at no cost How It Works 1. Open the app and tap the camera button 2. Position your document and capture 3. View extracted text instantly 4. Edit, save, or share your results Whether you're scanning receipts, business cards, notes, or important documents, ScanAces makes it effortless. No more manual typing or complicated apps - just point, shoot, and extract! Use Cases: - Digitize paper receipts for expense tracking - Extract text from printed materials - Scan business cards and save contact info - Convert book pages to digital text - Archive important documents - Create searchable notes from handwritten content Regular Updates We're constantly improving ScanAces with new features and enhancements based on your feedback. Support Questions or suggestions? Contact us at info@qualaces.com Download ScanAces today and experience the future of document scanning! --- Privacy Policy: www.qualaces.com/privacy Terms of Service: www.qualaces.com/terms

Screenshots

Looper4 screens
ScanAces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanAces at none against Looper's 10. ScanAces also leads on ads (none vs shown). Looper's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Looper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.19 per month. ScanAces asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looper ships an update fortnightly, ScanAces every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Looper versus ScanAces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooperScanAces
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos PicoQualaces Inc

Bugs and requests

Looper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

ScanAces

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Looper

Subscriptions4
  • Looper ADs Free$2.191 Month
  • Looper Pro ADs$3.391 Month
  • Looper Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.491 Month
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  • Looper Pro Year$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • Starter$7.49
  • Lifetime ADs Free$12.99
  • Creative$19.49
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  • Videographer$37.49
  • Studio$64.99
  • Looper Pro Lifetime$94.99
None

ScanAces

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Looper free?
Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanAces free?
ScanAces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Looper or ScanAces have ads?
Looper shows ads; ScanAces does not.
Which is updated more often, Looper or ScanAces?
Looper ships an update fortnightly, and ScanAces every 2 months. Most recently, Looper was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScanAces on September 27, 2026.

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