Comparison

Loop vs AquaPal Pro

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

AquaPal Pro

Features
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Stay hydrated with AquaPal — your fun and intelligent water tracking companion! AquaPal makes drinking water enjoyable with a virtual buddy that grows and evolves as you stay hydrated. Smart reminders keep you on track throughout the day, while detailed analytics help you understand your hydration patterns. **FREE FEATURES:** • Quick water logging with one tap • Daily hydration goal tracking • Cute virtual buddy (AquaPal) that reacts to your progress • Basic drink types (water, coffee, tea) • Simple reminder notifications • Apple Health integration **AQUAPAL PRO:** • 12 drink types with accurate hydration ratios • Smart context-aware reminders that adapt to your schedule • Full buddy evolution system — watch your AquaPal grow from a tiny droplet to an Ocean Legend! • Complete history with weekly charts and statistics • Achievement badges and streak tracking • No ads, ever **HOW IT WORKS:** 1. Set your personalized daily goal based on your weight, gender, and activity level 2. Log your drinks throughout the day with one tap 3. Watch your AquaPal buddy grow happier as you stay hydrated 4. Earn XP and level up your buddy with every drink you log 5. Track your progress with beautiful charts and statistics **SMART REMINDERS:** Our intelligent reminder engine adapts to your day — more frequent nudges in the morning, gentler reminders in the evening. It even adjusts based on your progress and time since your last drink. **HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION:** AquaPal syncs seamlessly with Apple Health, so your water intake data is always up to date across all your health apps. Start your hydration journey today — your AquaPal buddy is waiting! ## What's New (Version 1.0.0) Welcome to AquaPal! Your new hydration companion is here. • Track your daily water intake with beautiful progress rings • Meet your AquaPal buddy — it grows and evolves as you stay hydrated • Get smart reminders that adapt to your daily schedule • Choose from 12 drink types with accurate hydration ratios • View your hydration history with detailed charts • Earn achievement badges and maintain streaks • Sync with Apple Health for seamless data integration • Personalized daily goals based on your profile

Screenshots

Loop4 screens
AquaPal Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Loop at 4 against AquaPal Pro's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 AquaPal Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Loop versus AquaPal Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopAquaPal Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLeon Boettger贺 周

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

AquaPal Pro

Subscriptions2
  • AquaPal Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AquaPal Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AquaPal Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AquaPal Pro free?
AquaPal Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop or AquaPal Pro have ads?
Neither Loop nor AquaPal Pro shows ads.

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