Flipo vs SmartLoop Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flipo
This minimalist timer uses the Pomodoro Technique to boost focus and productivity. Simply cover your phone to start a focus session and uncover it to take a break. Track your progress with detailed statistics and custom tags.
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Screen-covering focus activation
- Customizable focus/break durations
- Detailed statistics and charts
- Minimalist Bauhaus design
- One-time purchase
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Flipo is a powerful focus and Pomodoro timer built to help you stay productive and overcome procrastination. Whether you’re studying for exams, managing ADHD, or just looking to stay on task, Flipo simplifies time management and keeps you motivated. Based on the classic Pomodoro Technique, Flipo breaks your work into focused intervals with regular breaks, helping you maintain concentration, reduce burnout, and get more done with less stress. ● Why this app was created While using other Pomodoro apps, I found myself often covering my phone to avoid seeing notifications or content on the screen. Eventually, I thought: why not create a Pomodoro app that automatically starts when you cover the screen, and switches to break when you uncover it? That’s how Flipo was born. If you struggle with procrastination or staying focused, give this app a try. I hope this small product can make a real difference for you. P.S. It works best when you place your phone in a box! ● Boost your productivity with the legendary Pomodoro Technique - Stay energized and efficient with 25-minute focus sessions followed by 5-minute breaks - Stay in the moment and say no to distractions - Overcome procrastination and take action instantly ● Can’t find a Pomodoro timer that works? Try Flipo! - Cover the screen to block notifications and stay in deep focus - Minimalist, tasteful Bauhaus design - One-time purchase, no login, no ads - A pure timer tool – no growing trees, no virtual pets, no unnecessary gimmicks ● Intuitive, minimalist interaction – simple and easy to use - Swipe up/down to set focus time - Swipe left/right to set break time - Flip the phone to start focusing - Double-tap anywhere to switch to the data view ● Core features of Flipo 1. Powerful Pomodoro timer with options for early breaks, long breaks, and more 2. Comprehensive data statistics, with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views, including bar charts 3. Custom tags for different focus scenarios — each tag can store its own focus and break durations, no need to reset every time 4. Daily focus timeline that logs focus, pause, and break sessions in detail (in development) 5. Set your current focus goal and sync it to your calendar (in development) ● Contact us superwhitecosmos@gmail.com
SmartLoop Timer
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SmartLoop Timer is a next-generation stopwatch designed for repeating time cycles. Unlike ordinary timers, SmartLoop lets you create custom loops with multiple time intervals—such as 5s → 4s → 10s—that repeat automatically and track every completed cycle. Perfect for HIIT workouts, breathing exercises, study sessions, cooking, or lab routines, SmartLoop helps you stay in rhythm and focus effortlessly. Key Features: • Custom loop creation with multiple time segments • Automatic repetition with loop count tracking • Color-coded stages and progress animation • Detailed records for past sessions • Optional sound & vibration alerts • Light/Dark themes for any environment Stay productive, mindful, and in control of your time—one loop at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartLoop Timer at none against Flipo's 2. Flipo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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
Both are free to download. Flipo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SmartLoop Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flipo ships an update every 10 days, SmartLoop Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flipo | SmartLoop Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 斌斌 沈 | 文睿 李 |
In-app purchases
Flipo
- Lifetime$3.99
- Lifetime$9.99
SmartLoop Timer
No in-app purchases









