Comparison

GPXPicker vs Loops

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

Head to head
About

GPXPicker

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GPXPicker is an application that retrieves the route data of workouts recorded on the Apple Watch and stored on the iPhone as GPX data and transfers it to a Macintosh for use with the Mac's GPX display software (locus.app). The route data can also be displayed. (This app cannot be used on devices that do not support HealthKit.) Workouts supported for GPX data retrieval are walking, cycling, running and hiking. On first startup, give GPXPicker permission to read “Workout”, “Workout Path” and “Heart Rate” data. If you did not give permission, please give GPXPicker permission to read “Workout”, “Workout Path” and “Heart Rate” data in “Settings”, “Privacy”, “Health Care”. To refresh the workout list, pull down the list.

About

Loops

This interval timer offers a clean, distraction-free experience for various training styles like HIIT and strength training. It features a minimal interface, custom interval creation, and Apple Watch integration for seamless workouts. Sync your routines across devices and track progress with Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Custom work/rest intervals
  • Multiple rounds and circuits
  • Save and organize workouts
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Train Better With Simple, Powerful Intervals Loops is a premium interval workout timer designed for athletes who want a clean, reliable, distraction-free training experience. Whether you are doing HIIT, strength training, circuits, running intervals, or Tabata, Loops helps you stay focused on the workout — not on the timer. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a beautifully crafted tool built for training. Designed for Focus Most workout timers are cluttered, confusing, or filled with ads. Loops takes the opposite approach: - Minimal, high-quality interface - Fast and intuitive workout setup - Clear visual progress during training - Built for iPhone and Apple Watch Everything is designed so you can start your workout in seconds. Powerful Interval Workouts Create workouts that match your training style: - Custom work / rest intervals - Multiple rounds and circuits - Save and organize your workouts - Reorder presets easily - Color-coded workouts for quick recognition Perfect for: - HIIT - Functional training - Circuit workouts - Running intervals - Tabata - Cross-training Apple Watch Ready Leave your phone behind. Loops includes a full Apple Watch companion app so you can run your workouts directly from your wrist. - Start and control workouts on Apple Watch - Sync workouts automatically - Track interval progress at a glance Live Activities & Dynamic Island Keep track of your workout without opening the app. Loops supports Live Activities and Dynamic Island, giving you real-time progress updates directly on your Lock Screen. Sync Across Your Devices Your workouts automatically sync across your devices using iCloud. Create a workout once and use it everywhere. Built For Quality Loops is built with a simple philosophy: Great software should be simple, reliable, and respectful of users. That means: - No ads - No subscriptions - No tracking - No recurring payments Just a one-time purchase for a premium experience. Perfect For - HIIT workouts - Gym training - Functional training - Running intervals - Home workouts - CrossFit-style circuits If your workout follows work / rest intervals, Loops makes it effortless.

Screenshots

GPXPicker4 screens
Loops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loops at monthly against GPXPicker's every 5 months. Loops also leads on device support (3 vs 1). GPXPicker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPXPicker ships an update every 5 months, Loops monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPXPicker versus Loops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPXPickerLoops
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunichi WatayaCliapis

In-app purchases

None

GPXPicker

No in-app purchases

None

Loops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPXPicker free?
GPXPicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loops free?
Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPXPicker or Loops have ads?
Neither GPXPicker nor Loops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPXPicker or Loops?
GPXPicker ships an update every 5 months, and Loops monthly. Most recently, GPXPicker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Loops on September 23, 2026.

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