Comparison

Loopsy vs ShowerChallenge

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

Head to head
About

Loopsy

Manage your knitting and crochet projects with a built-in row and stitch counter. Convert patterns into interactive guides, track your yarn stash, and discover new projects. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels to organize and track their progress.

Highlights
  • Built-in row and stitch counters
  • Interactive pattern conversion
  • Yarn stash management
  • Pattern discovery and saving
  • Session logging and goal setting
Features
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Loopsy is the all-in-one pattern and stash manager with built-in stitch and row counters for knitting, crochet, and every craft in between. With Loopsy you’ll never lose track of your progress, whether you’re on round 45 of a granny square or navigating a complex cable chart. It combines the precision of a knitting row counter and crochet stitch counter with smart tools that turn any PDF or website into an interactive guide. Why crafters love Loopsy • Built-in Counters & Progress Tracking – keep perfect count of rows, rounds, stitches, and repeats, no pocket notebook required • Stash Management – catalog every skein of yarn, weight, and color in one place so you always know what’s on hand • Discover & Save – browse thousands of free and premium patterns and tap once to save them to your collection • Session Logging – track time and milestones, set goals, and build a consistent crafting habit Whether you’re a beginner following your first pattern or an expert who needs a knit companion for intricate charts, Loopsy makes every project a breeze. Start crafting smarter today. Ready to turn chaos into cozy? Get Loopsy now and start stitching smarter. Terms & Conditions (EULA) and Privacy Policy: loopsy.com/terms Support: support@loopsy.com

About

ShowerChallenge

Features
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Turn your morning shower into a game you actually want to win. The Shower Challenge helps you take shorter showers without it ever feeling like a chore. Pick a challenge, step in, and race the clock — then watch your streak grow and your water use shrink, one morning at a time. HOW IT WORKS Choose how you want to play today, start the timer when the water goes on, and stop it when you're done. That's it. Every shower becomes a small, satisfying win. CHALLENGE MODES Time It — Set a time goal and beat it. Perfect for building the habit at your own pace. One Song — Play a track and finish before it ends. Your shower, your soundtrack, your deadline. Navy Style — Ultra-quick, hard mode. Water on, rinse, water off — for when you want to go pro. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track every shower with clean, friendly charts. Watch your day-streak climb, see how your times trend over the weeks, unlock milestones, and get a running tally of how much faster you've become since week one. Small changes add up fast — and the app makes them impossible to miss. WHY SHORTER SHOWERS? The average shower sends gallons of clean water down the drain. Trimming even a couple of minutes a day saves water, saves energy, and lowers your bill — and it feels great. The Shower Challenge makes that good habit playful instead of preachy. DESIGNED TO DELIGHT Beautiful, distraction-free design that looks great in light and dark mode Smooth, encouraging animations — never nagging Accessible with Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support Private by design: your shower data stays on your device Ready to save water, together? Take your first challenge tomorrow morning.

Screenshots

Loopsy4 screens
ShowerChallenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShowerChallenge at none against Loopsy's 13. Loopsy's advantage is chart position (#97 vs unranked) 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. Loopsy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ShowerChallenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Loopsy versus ShowerChallenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopsyShowerChallenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringtown Labs Inc.Williams Martinez

Bugs and requests

Loopsy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Unreliable pattern importing
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version with limited features
  • Improved cloud sync and backup
  • More customization options

ShowerChallenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Loopsy

Subscriptions12
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Loopsy Pro$4.997 Days
  • Loopsy Pro$9.991 Month
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  • Loopsy Pro$14.991 Month
  • Loopsy Pro$19.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Loopsy Pro$99.99
None

ShowerChallenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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