Comparison

Loop vs Caffi

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

Caffi

Monitor your caffeine consumption to improve sleep quality and manage energy levels. Log drinks quickly, see remaining caffeine before bed, and plan future intake to make informed choices.

Highlights
  • Log drinks with a large beverage database
  • Calculate remaining caffeine at bedtime
  • Predict impact of drinks on sleep
  • Track caffeine trends over time
  • Manually add custom drinks
Features
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Track your caffeine intake, optimize your sleep, and take control of your energy levels. Do you ever wonder how much caffeine is still in your system? Or why you have trouble sleeping after an afternoon coffee? This caffeine tracker helps you log your drinks, see your current caffeine levels, and predict how much caffeine will still be in your body at bedtime—so you can make smarter choices and sleep better. Features: - Caffeine Tracking Made Easy Log your drinks in seconds with a database of popular beverages from Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonald's, Celsius, Red Bull, Monster, and more. Manually enter custom drinks if needed. === - See Your Caffeine at Bedtime Instantly calculate how much caffeine will still be in your system when you go to sleep. === - Plan Your Next Drink Find out if that afternoon coffee will keep you wired at night before you take a sip. === Track Trends Over Time View your caffeine intake over days, weeks, or months and see your most consumed drinks. === Stop guessing. Start tracking. Download now to take control of your caffeine intake. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://pattammaro.com/caffi/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://pattammaro.com/caffi/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
Caffi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Caffi at 4.8 against Loop's 4.5. Caffi also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 63%). Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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 Caffi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caffi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 77% of Caffi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 10 days, Caffi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loop versus Caffi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopCaffi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (67 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon BoettgerPatrick Tammaro

Customer experience

Loop

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

Caffi

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

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
3 purchases

Caffi

Subscriptions3
  • Caffi Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Promotion$24.991 Year
  • Caffi Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caffi free?
Caffi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loop or Caffi?
Caffi is rated higher. Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Caffi averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Loop or Caffi have ads?
Neither Loop nor Caffi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or Caffi?
Loop ships an update every 10 days, and Caffi every 5 weeks. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 18, 2026 and Caffi on August 10, 2026.

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