Comparison

Loop vs Photo Timers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loop

Features
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Here's the timelapse application designed for live performances (painting, graffiti, editing, collage...). Street artists and others who want to create a live timelapse can use this application. While recording your performance, this application creates a timelapse loop that continuously enriches itself with new photos taken by the iPhone. Anyone, at any time, can therefore see a timelapse of your ongoing performance in just a few minutes.

About

Photo Timers

This app offers three specialized timers for analog photographers. Features include a long exposure timer with audible pulses, a parallel development timer for multiple tanks, and a dim darkroom timer with a touchless reset. Navigate between timers with simple swipes.

Highlights
  • Long exposure timer with audible pulses
  • Parallel development timer for multiple tanks
  • Dim darkroom timer with touchless reset
  • Swipe navigation between timers
  • Suitable for use with gloves
Features
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This app consists of three timers for analog photographers: Long Exposure Timer provides both a visible and audible pulse, allowing you to time long exposures without needing to look at your phone. You can place the phone in your pocket, wear a Bluetooth earbud, and let the pulse help you count seconds. Parallel Development Timer allows you to time each development tank independently, based on the specific process required. Dark Room Timer features a dim display suitable for darkroom use. The timer can be reset by slightly raising the phone by a few millimeters from a corner, even while wearing latex or safety gloves. You can return to the main view by swiping left or right on any of the individual timers or on this help page.

Screenshots

Loop1 screens
Photo Timers3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Timers at none against Loop's 1. Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Timers every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Loop versus Photo Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopPhoto Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimitri FontaineAri Jaaksi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loop

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.00
None

Photo Timers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Timers free?
Photo Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loop or Photo Timers have ads?
Neither Loop nor Photo Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop or Photo Timers?
Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Timers every 6 months. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 7, 2026 and Photo Timers on October 24, 2026.

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