Comparison

BIME vs loomlock

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

Head to head
About

BIME

Enhance your event experience by exploring opportunities, viewing schedules, and engaging in discussions. Access practical event information and news, all synchronized with a web platform for seamless interaction before, during, and after the event.

Highlights
  • Explore business opportunities
  • View detailed agenda and create personal schedule
  • Engage in open discussion boards
  • Access practical event information and news
  • Synchronized with web platform
  • Save contacts and notes
Features
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- Explore new business opportunities within the event community and connect with other participants. - View the detailed agenda and session information of each day. Also create your personal schedule. - Stay in the loop and be part of the conversation at open discussion boards. - Access practical event information and the last news of BIME at your fingertips. This app is interrelated with the web based platform of Meetmaps. Just log in with your account or create a new profile to start being involved at BIME. All contacts saved, notes added, chats and information will be also available at your account before, during and after the event. Have fun! *Please note: The access to the event app is exclusively given to accredited participants and guests.

About

loomlock

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The ultimate companion app for your loomlock devices*. Tap your loomlock key to block apps and start focusing. Lock away distractions and temptations with your loomlock and start building better habits. Track every session, create accountability with friends, and break free from unwanted habits. **Flexible App Blocking** loomlock uses Apple's Screen Time API to block distracting apps during your focus sessions**, helping you cut down on doom-scrolling, build better habits, and become more productive. - App Groups: Create and customize your own lists of apps to block, or use ready-made groups like "Focus” and β€œBe Present” - Scheduled Blocking: Set recurring schedules to automatically block apps at specific times - Blocking Modes: Choose to block distracting apps or allow only those which are essential or productive - Quick and Easy Blocking: Assign app groups to your loomlock keys to block apps with just a few quick taps. **Session Logging and Journaling** Build self-awareness, understand your habits, and track your progress. - Log Sessions: Start and end sessions to track your focus and habit-building sessions - Write Journals: Reflect on each session with mood tracking and guided journal prompts - Session History: Track sessions over time, allowing you to view progress **loomlock Device Integration** Bridge the physical and digital by registering your loomlock products and customizing their functionality. - Register Your Products: Register your loomlock devices with the app - Customize loomlock keys: Assign specific app groups and settings to each loomlock key - Quick-Start Sessions: Tap your loomlock key to your phone to quickly block apps and start a timed session - Physical Connection: Using a physical loomlock key reinforces your commitment with every use. **Participate in loomlock Experiences** Tap in at participating venues to block distracting apps and be fully present, whether you're working out, socialising, or taking some time for yourself. No sign-in or loomlock device required. **Social Accountability (Lockers)** Stay motivated by sharing your journey with others. - Create Lockers: Create private groups for shared accountability - See Friends' Activity: See what your locker members are up to and cheer each other on. * At least one loomlock device (key or loomlock) is required ** Requires a loomlock key

Screenshots

BIME3 screens
loomlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: loomlock at every 3 weeks against BIME's every 4 months. BIME's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIME ships an update every 4 months, loomlock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
BIME versus loomlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMEloomlock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size100 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLast TourLoomlock Apps

In-app purchases

None

BIME

No in-app purchases

None

loomlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIME free?
BIME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is loomlock free?
loomlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BIME or loomlock have ads?
Neither BIME nor loomlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIME or loomlock?
BIME ships an update every 4 months, and loomlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, BIME was updated on September 29, 2026 and loomlock on October 3, 2026.

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