# Loop vs Better Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Better Timer at 100% against Loop's 63%. Better Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Better Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 67 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Better Timer's.

Loop ships an update every 10 days, Better Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Better Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-interval-and-multi-timer/id1537384788/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) | [Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880636739) |

## 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 |


### Better Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043)

This app allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously and build repeating routines. Customize each timer with colors, icons, and sounds. Start timers from Control Center or Siri without opening the app.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Build repeating routines, Customize timers with colors and sounds, Start timers from Control Center and Siri, Background timer support, Cute pastel design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Better Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Better Timer?

Better Timer is rated higher. Loop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Better Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loop or Better Timer have ads?

Neither Loop nor Better Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Better Timer?

Loop ships an update every 10 days, and Better Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 3, 2026 and Better Timer on September 16, 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.*