Comparison

Looper vs Ember Photos

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

Ember Photos

Features
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We capture more of our lives than any generation before us — birthdays, vacations, holidays, weekend fun. Our phones are full of moments our parents would have framed or added to photo albums. Yet somehow, they feel distant — like files rather than memories. Ember rescues your stories from the cloud by scanning your photo library for meaningful moments, and turning those photos into stories worth reliving. And because the best memories are shared, Ember identifies photos from those who were there with you — weaving them into a single, shared story. You stay in control. Nothing is uploaded or shared without your permission. Ember preserves the stories of your life. Features: • Automatic story creation from your existing photos and videos • Smart detection of birthdays, holidays, travel, and local outings • Household sharing — invite family members to contribute their moments • On-device photo analysis — your library stays private until you choose to publish a story • Account deletion and full data control, on your terms Get Ember on your phone, and turn the photos you already have into memories worth holding onto.

Screenshots

Looper4 screens
Ember Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ember Photos at none against Looper's 10. Ember Photos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Looper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Ember Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, Ember Photos every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Looper versus Ember Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooperEmber Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCarlos PicoEmber Stories 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

Ember Photos

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

Ember Photos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Looper free?
Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember Photos free?
Ember Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Looper or Ember Photos have ads?
Looper shows ads; Ember Photos does not.
Which is updated more often, Looper or Ember Photos?
Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ember Photos every 2 days. Most recently, Looper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ember Photos on October 24, 2026.

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