# Loop vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Loop at none against Study Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Study Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop ships an update every 10 days, Study Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Study 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) | [Mikoto Gateway](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795057863) |

## 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 |


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-streaks-and-reward/id6795408104)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアムプラン | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Study Timer free?

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

### Do Loop or Study Timer have ads?

Study Timer shows ads; Loop does not.

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

Loop ships an update every 10 days, and Study Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 7, 2026 and Study Timer on October 4, 2026.

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