Comparison

EKtimer vs LoopSound

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

Head to head
About

EKtimer

Features
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A simple timer that's divides time into sequences of steps. Each step may play a sound when it ends. The app may also control supported external displays.

About

LoopSound

Features
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Loop it. Play it. Let it run. Turn any sound into a seamless loop in seconds. Whether you're soothing a baby to sleep, memorizing a speech, or practicing music, this app keeps your audio playing exactly how you need it—without complexity or distractions. Record up to 5 minutes of audio, save up to five different sounds, or upload your own. Everything stays right on your device, ready whenever you need it. Play your sound on repeat for as long as you want, or set a timer and let it stop automatically—perfect for sleep routines or focused practice sessions. Perfect for: Baby sleep routines and white noise Repeating affirmations or speeches Music practice and timing drills Any short sound you want on repeat No accounts. No clutter. Just simple, reliable looping. Press record. Hit play. Stay in the flow.

Screenshots

EKtimer3 screens
LoopSound4 screens

Verdict

The call

EKtimer and LoopSound are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EKtimer versus LoopSound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKtimerLoopSound
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon BergDANIELLE CROSS

In-app purchases

None

EKtimer

No in-app purchases

None

LoopSound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EKtimer free?
EKtimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopSound free?
LoopSound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EKtimer or LoopSound have ads?
Neither EKtimer nor LoopSound shows ads.

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