Comparison

Looper vs Spooli

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

Spooli

This app helps you declutter your camera roll by resurfacing photos from past years on the current date. Swipe to keep or delete, and enjoy features like live photo playback and smart duplicate detection. It operates entirely on-device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Memory resurfacing by date
  • Swipe to keep or delete
  • Live Photo playback
  • Smart similar-photo detection
  • On-device processing
  • Calendar progress view
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Spooli turns cleaning out your camera roll into something you'll actually want to do. Instead of scrolling through your entire photo library, Spooli shows you "memories" - photos matching today's date from years past. Swipe right to keep a photo, left to mark it for deletion. Keeping is always unlimited. • Daily streaks to keep you coming back • A full-year calendar showing your progress at a glance • Live Photo playback - hold to relive the motion • Smart similar-photo detection to quickly clear out near-duplicates • Share your favorite memories straight to Messages or Mail Nothing ever leaves your phone. Spooli works entirely on-device - no accounts, no uploads, no analytics. Spooli Pro unlocks unlimited daily deletions, date browsing beyond today, and more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Looper4 screens
Spooli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spooli at 5.0 against Looper's 4.4. Spooli also leads on ads (none vs shown). Looper's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Spooli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spooli 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Looper versus Spooli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooperSpooli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos PicoAriella Baum

Customer experience

Looper

All ratings4,875 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative45.8%

Spooli

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Spooli

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
Show 1 more
  • Looper Pro Year$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • Starter$7.49
  • Lifetime ADs Free$12.99
  • Creative$19.49
Show 3 more
  • Videographer$37.49
  • Studio$64.99
  • Looper Pro Lifetime$94.99
2 purchases

Spooli

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Looper free?
Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooli free?
Spooli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Looper or Spooli?
Spooli is rated higher. Looper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Spooli averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Looper or Spooli have ads?
Looper shows ads; Spooli does not.
Which is updated more often, Looper or Spooli?
Looper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spooli every 2 weeks. Most recently, Looper was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spooli on October 21, 2026.

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