# Loop vs Synced Timer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 4.5 against Synced Timer Plus's 3.6. Loop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 29%). Synced Timer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Synced Timer Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 29% of Synced Timer Plus's.

Loop ships an update every 10 days, Synced Timer Plus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Synced Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-interval-and-multi-timer/id1537384788/reviews)** | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synced-timer-plus/id1596517148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) | [Michael Boeding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350218407) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Synced Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synced-timer-plus/id1596517148)

Manage multiple timers simultaneously across your devices or with friends. Set personal timers with custom alarms and categories, or create group timers with user management and push notifications for shared events. Supports various timer types and offers widget and Apple Watch access.

**Highlights:** Cross-device timer synchronization, Group timer creation and management, Customizable alarm sounds, Timer sorting by categories and colors, Push notifications for group events, Widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synced Timer Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Group | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Synced Timer Plus free?

Synced Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Synced Timer Plus?

Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Synced Timer Plus averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Loop or Synced Timer Plus have ads?

Synced Timer Plus shows ads; Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Synced Timer Plus?

Loop ships an update every 10 days, and Synced Timer Plus every 2 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Synced Timer Plus on October 14, 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.*