Comparison

Silo vs FocusLoop App

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

Head to head
About

Silo

This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer specifically designed for Apple Watch. It uses subtle haptic feedback to guide focus and break sessions, helping users stay on track without auditory alerts. Ideal for quiet environments, it supports task management and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch native design
  • Discreet haptic alerts
  • Focus and break cycles
  • Adjustable timer intervals
  • Distraction-free operation
  • Task management and reminders (Pro)
  • Focus stats tracking (Pro)
Features
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Silo is a Pomodoro-style focus timer built for Apple Watch and iPhone. It uses subtle wrist haptics to guide focus and break sessions without loud alerts, distracting notifications, or constant phone checking. Perfect for students, people with ADHD, deep-work professionals, and anyone who wants a calmer way to stay on track. Silo is especially powerful on Apple Watch: a tap on your wrist tells you when to focus, when to take a break, and when to return. It’s ideal for libraries, offices, meetings, and anywhere silence matters. “To add something to your daily life without intrusion or complication—that’s what the Apple Watch is about, and this app does a great job of that.” — Apple WatchCast Podcast FEATURES • Apple Watch-first focus timer • Pomodoro-style focus and break sessions • Gentle haptic alerts on your wrist • Adjustable timer intervals on Apple Watch and iPhone • Pause and resume anytime • Quiet, distraction-free design • Great for silent environments • Works great with Airplane Mode SILO PRO • Apple Watch Complications • Plan your day with tasks and reminders • Assign tasks to focus sessions • Mark tasks complete • Custom focus presets • Track daily and weekly focus stats • iCloud sync for tasks and stats Support: support@silofocus.com Terms: silofocus.com/terms Privacy: silofocus.com/privacy

About

FocusLoop App

Features
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FocusLoop: Multi-Timer Productivity for Apple Watch Finally, a timer app that works the way your (my) brain does. While other apps limit you to one timer, FocusLoop lets you run multiple timers simultaneously – perfect for time-blocking, pomodoro techniques, and complex productivity workflows. Why FocusLoop is Different: - Multiple Timers Running Together: Track 5-minute, 15-minute, 30-minute, and longer intervals all at once - Context-Aware Timing: Seconds displayed on 5-minute timers only for precision while keeping longer intervals clean and distraction-free - Smart Schedule Syncing: Automatically rounds to the next 5-minute mark to keep your day aligned - Apple Watch Native: Designed specifically for your wrist, with beautiful circular progress indicators - Instant Notifications: Get notified exactly when each time block completes - Watch Face Integration: See your focus status right on your watch complications Perfect For: - Pomodoro enthusiasts who need flexible timing - Time-blocking productivity systems - Managing multiple work streams - ADHD-friendly focus sessions - Anyone tired of single-timer limitations How It Works: 1. Select your timer intervals (5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hr) 2. Start your session – all timers begin together 3. Get notifications as each interval completes 4. Stay focused with visual progress on your wrist Most timer apps force you to choose just one interval. FocusLoop understands that real productivity involves multiple time horizons running in parallel. Whether you're focused on working in 30-minute blocks or deep focus sessions spanning multiple hours, FocusLoop keeps everything synchronized and visible so you know if you've spent too long on a task. Built specifically for Apple Watch and iPhone devices.

Screenshots

Silo4 screens
FocusLoop App2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocusLoop App at Free against Silo's $1.99. FocusLoop App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Silo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On ads and device support 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

FocusLoop App is free to download; Silo costs $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FocusLoop App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Silo versus FocusLoop App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiloFocusLoop App
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbox StudioJeff Chen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Silo

Subscriptions1
  • SILO Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
None

FocusLoop App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silo free?
Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FocusLoop App free?
FocusLoop App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silo or FocusLoop App have ads?
Neither Silo nor FocusLoop App shows ads.

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