# Loop vs Visual Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Timer at 100% against Loop's 63%. Visual Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). Loop's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-interval-and-multi-timer/id1537384788/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) | [Timon Orawski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534426321) |

## 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 |


### Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer/id6478522469)

This straightforward utility app provides a visual countdown timer without any tracking or advertisements. It was developed to offer a clean and unobtrusive experience for users, particularly those using timers with children.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Ad-free experience, No user tracking, Simple interface, Designed for children's use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Visual Timer free?

Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Loop or Visual Timer have ads?

Neither Loop nor Visual Timer shows ads.

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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.*