# Loop vs Commercial

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Commercial at none against Loop's 3. Commercial also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Commercial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Commercial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Loop ships an update every 10 days, Commercial every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Commercial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-screen-time-control/id6749889786/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commercial-screentime-control/id6767307253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Onur Ugur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661191432) | [Ian Sidman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896464245) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-screen-time-control/id6749889786)

Enhance focus and build healthier habits by controlling your phone usage. This app offers tools to limit distractions, track progress, and boost productivity through timed sessions and app blocking.

**Highlights:** Screen time limits, Study timer/Pomodoro mode, App blocker, Usage analytics, Habit tracking, Customizable intervals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Commercial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commercial-screentime-control/id6767307253)

This app helps users regain control of their screen time by blocking distracting applications. Users must watch advertisements to temporarily access blocked apps, encouraging discipline and focus. It offers customizable blocking durations and special modes for encouragement.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Customize ad watch time for access, Set temporary app access duration, Optional schedule mode for blocking, Christian mode with Bible verses, Dark, minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Commercial free?

Commercial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loop or Commercial?

Commercial is rated higher. Loop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Commercial averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loop or Commercial have ads?

Commercial shows ads; Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or Commercial?

Loop ships an update every 10 days, and Commercial every 4 days. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 9, 2026 and Commercial on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*