# Haptic Focus Timer vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.5 against Haptic Focus Timer's 2.6. Loop also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Haptic Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 67 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Haptic Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Loop's.

Haptic Focus Timer ships an update every 11 months, Loop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Haptic Focus Timer | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576/reviews) | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-interval-and-multi-timer/id1537384788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KnightCode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/343341135) | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) |

## What reviewers say

### Haptic Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576)

This app helps you time focus and meditation sessions using discreet haptic feedback on your watch. It allows for multiple, unique vibrations to mark time or segment your session without sound or screen interaction. Optionally track your heart rate and mindfulness minutes.

**Highlights:** Haptic notifications for silent alerts, Multiple notifications per timer, Customizable haptic experiences, Configure multiple timers, Dark/Light Mode support, Optional HealthKit heart rate monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


### 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 Haptic Focus Timer free?

Haptic Focus 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, Haptic Focus Timer or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. Haptic Focus Timer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do Haptic Focus Timer or Loop have ads?

Neither Haptic Focus Timer nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Haptic Focus Timer or Loop?

Haptic Focus Timer ships an update every 11 months, and Loop every 10 days. Most recently, Haptic Focus Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Loop on October 3, 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.*