Comparison

Loop vs Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

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

Head to head
About

Loop

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
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Loop makes setting timers easier, faster and more beautiful. Start multiple (interval, Tabata, and cooking) timers, create presets, import your own sounds and so much more! - Easy Start: The start screen shows the most recently started timers and your favorites. One tap is enough to start a timer. You can also create a new quick timer with natural-language input: Simply type something like "1h Work, 30m Break" to create a timer with two intervals. Any number of timers can be started in parallel. The first timers will be displayed as nested rings. - Automatic Reset: After a timer expires, the app plays a sound and the timer automatically resets, so you can start it again immediately. Alternatively, you can configure a timer to play the sound like an alarm until you disable it. Loop supports AlarmKit so the alarm is also shown on your Apple Watch (requires at least iOS or iPadOS 26). - Presets: You can save your favorite timers as presets, which can be started with a tap. You can use text or an icon for your presets, and also change the color as you like. You can create multiple categories for your presets, with each category able to customize the app’s default settings. - Interval Timers: You can create interval timers and save them as Presets. The app plays a sound for each elapsed interval and displays it as a small dash on the ring. Additionally, you can name each of them, select repetitions for the intervals, or make the timer repeat automatically. - Choose Sounds: In addition to many included sounds, you can also import your own sound files from the Files app. Start, pause, finish, reset, interval, and background sounds can be selected separately. - Meditation Sounds: You can activate a background sound such as ocean waves or white noise in the settings, which will then be played when a timer is running. It is also possible to switch off the screen in order to concentrate fully on your meditation. - iCloud Sync: Your timers, settings, and sounds sync with your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. - Push Notifications & Live Activities: Loop will send you a push notification when the app is closed if a timer or interval has expired. The sounds selected in the app will also be used for the notification. In addition, a live activity is displayed when timers are running. - And More: Custom app icons, Apple Watch integration, HealthKit support, configure when the screen should stay awake, and countless further options. This application is governed by Apple’s standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

This app offers a versatile timer solution for various activities, including studying, cooking, and fitness. It features a stopwatch, countdown timer, and HIIT timer with customizable parameters and sound notifications. Organize your daily tasks and improve focus with its user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Countdown timer
  • Stopwatch
  • HIIT timer
  • Customizable parameters
  • Sound notifications
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Looking for a handy timer app? Organize your time effectively with our countdown, stopwatch and HIIT timer! From cooking and exercising to studying and working, our timers will help you in various aspects of life. Our app can be used anytime and anywhere. Just set the timer the way you need it! The simple interface of the application will make tracking your daily activities much more enjoyable! ~ Features of the multifunctional timer ~ - easy-to-use and universal timer app; - huge number of customizable parameters; - user-friendly interface and modern design; - 4 modes of quick start timer; - sound notifications for different types of activities. ~ Find the balance in your everyday activities Our countdown timer and stopwatch app can be used for a variety of activities. For example, in the kitchen, our timer app will become an indispensable tool for cooking enthusiasts. Whether you are baking a cake or cooking pasta, you will succeed if you follow the recipe and keep track of the time! Improve productivity and focus while working or studying. Set timers for specific tasks. Use the app for different hobbies like reading, painting or exercising. Immerse yourself in your activity and manage your time easily! ~ Customize the app to fit your goals Our universal timers are designed with an intuitive interface that makes them easy to operate. Personalize the timers with alarm sounds, then easily set, start, pause or reset the timers. The app also includes ready-to-use timer presets for your convenience, but you can always add your own presets and edit their parameters to suit your goals. ~ Choose any kind of sport Put on your sportswear and start working out! Our app is perfect for high-intensity interval training such as HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and other types of physical activity. Do cardio and strength training - turn on the timer at the gym and when doing running, boxing, crossfit, fitness or stretching. Make sports your healthy habit and improve your fitness level with our app! Attention: Before using the app for sport, please consult your doctor or trainer, as the exercises can be extremely stressful for the body. Also, do not ignore any pain or discomfort while exercising. Please note that our app is not intended for medical use. SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe and get right now without limits: 1. Access to all presets. 2. Voice and sound assistance. 3. No ads. Get rid of ads and unlock all cool features with premium access: - Evaluate its benefits by getting a free 3-day trial period. After 3 days, the trial period will automatically switch to a weekly paid subscription. - Paid subscription is divided into 3 types: weekly, monthly and annual. - The cost of a weekly paid subscription is $8,99. Monthly - $16.99. Annual - $39,99. - The amount will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription or trial period at any time, but no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period. OTHERWISE it will be automatically renewed. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - After payment, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. - Any unused portion of the free period will be forfeited upon purchase of the subscription. - Read our privacy policy https://appenvisions.com/privacy.html And EULA https://appenvisions.com/eula.html

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
Stopwatch & Countdown Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Loop at free with in-app purchases against Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's subscription. Loop also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 26%) and ads (none vs shown). Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (600 vs 67) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch & Countdown Timer has 600 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 26% of Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 10 days, Stopwatch & Countdown Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Loop versus Stopwatch & Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopStopwatch & Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (67 ratings) — better4.3 (600 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings67600 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon BoettgerAppenvision Ltd

Customer experience

Loop

All ratings67 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

All ratings600 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative72.7%

Bugs and requests

Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Stopwatch stops when app is backgrounded
  • App freezes on ad screens that don't fully load
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Pop-up ads block app usage
  • Unauthorized charges continuing after cancellation
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  • Subscription page cannot be closed or skipped

Requested features

4 requests
  • Alarm functionality
  • Lock screen timer display
  • Background timer operation without keeping app open
  • Better subscription cancellation options

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions2
  • Loop+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Loop+ Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Loop+$4.99
6 purchases

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Advanced Timer Tools3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Advanced Timer Tools3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Advanced Timer Tools$9.997 Days
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  • Personalized Timer Settings3 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Enhanced Timer Options$39.991 Year
  • Enhanced Timer Options3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch & Countdown Timer free?
Stopwatch & Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer?
Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown Timer averages 4.3 from 600 ratings.
Do Loop or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer have ads?
Stopwatch & Countdown Timer shows ads; Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Loop or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer?
Loop ships an update every 10 days, and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 18, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer on September 21, 2026.

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