Comparison

Loop vs PitchPulse

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

PitchPulse

Features
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PitchPulse is the ultimate companion for soccer coaches, referees, and enthusiasts. Designed to streamline live match management, this powerful app allows you to effortlessly track and record every crucial moment of the game in real-time. Key Features: - Intuitive match timer with customisable periods - Easy goal tracking for both home and away teams - Record cards (yellow/red) and substitutions - Penalty shootout management - Detailed match event list - Support for knockout matches and extra time - Customisable team colours and names - Dark mode support - Full Apple Watch support - run independently without your iPhone Plus now subscribe to PitchPulse Unlimited - get access to as many matches as you need! Whether you're coaching a local youth team or officiating a high-stakes tournament, PitchPulse provides all the tools you need to maintain accurate, professional-grade match records. Its user-friendly interface ensures you can focus on the game while the app takes care of the details. Perfect for: - Soccer coaches at any level - Referees and match officials - Team managers and statisticians - Passionate fans who love to keep detailed match records With full Apple Watch support, you can manage matches right from your wrist, even when your iPhone isn't with you. Experience the freedom of lightweight, accessible match management wherever you are on the pitch. Download PitchPulse today and elevate your match management experience! PitchPulse Unlimited is subject to Apple's LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
PitchPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop at every 10 days against PitchPulse's monthly. Loop also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PitchPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 10 days, PitchPulse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loop versus PitchPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopPitchPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon BoettgerDan Malyaris

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
2 purchases

PitchPulse

Subscriptions2
  • PitchPulse Unlimited Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PitchPulse Unlimited$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PitchPulse free?
PitchPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop or PitchPulse have ads?
Neither Loop nor PitchPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or PitchPulse?
Loop ships an update every 10 days, and PitchPulse monthly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 15, 2026 and PitchPulse on October 19, 2026.

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