# timer. vs Loop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop at every 10 days against timer.'s every 3 months. Loop also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). timer.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 67 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Loop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-interval-and-multi-timer/id1537384788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) |

## What reviewers say

### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-interval-and-multi-timer/id1537384788)

Easily create and manage multiple timers for various activities like sports, meditation, and study. Set interval timers, save presets, and import custom sounds. The app offers automatic resets, Apple Watch integration, and iCloud sync for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer types (interval, Tabata), Natural text input for quick timers, Automatic timer reset and alarm options, Customizable presets with icons and colors, Import custom start, finish, and interval sounds, Background meditation sounds, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Loop+ Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Loop+ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do timer. or Loop have ads?

Neither timer. nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or Loop?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Loop every 10 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Loop on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*