Loop vs Armadillo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop
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.
- Screen time limits
- Study timer/Pomodoro mode
- App blocker
- Usage analytics
- Habit tracking
- Customizable intervals
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Loop – Focus & Screen Time Control Stay focused, reduce distractions, and build better habits with Loop. Whether you're studying, working, or trying to break phone addiction, Loop helps you take control. Why Loop? Screen Time Control: Limit your daily or weekly phone usage Study Timer / Pomodoro Mode: Focus sessions + scheduled breaks App Blocker / Block Apps / App Lock: Temporarily disable distracting apps Stats & Analytics: Monitor usage trends, session durations, top apps Habit Tracker: Build consistent routines and keep streaks Boost Productivity & Focus: Transition into deep work mode Key Features Set custom limits per app or category Pomodoro-style intervals (e.g. 25 min focus / 5 min break) Temporarily lock social media, games, or any apps you choose Visual dashboards: screen time, focus ratio, app ranking Streaks, habit reminders, progress tracking Clean, intuitive UI with alerts, notifications & usage insights Who is Loop for? Students needing study focus Remote workers, freelancers Users wanting better time & screen time control Anyone seeking improved productivity and healthier phone habits “Loop helped me cut screen time and stay in flow during study sessions.” Download Loop now — focus more, waste less time, master your habits. To use this app, you must agree to our End User License Agreement(EULA), avaliable: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ To use this app you must agree to our Privacy Policy, avaliable at https://sites.google.com/view/focus-loop-privacy-policy/home
Armadillo
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Thanks to NFC technology Armadillo creates a physical hurdle to unblock your apps during a blocking session: to unlock your restricted contact, you must scan a special NFC-card first. Armadillo also comes with a schedule feature in which you can determine pre-selected times for blocking your content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Armadillo at none against Loop's 3. Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Armadillo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loop ships an update every 10 days, Armadillo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop | Armadillo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onur Ugur | ORFEO ISAIAH KAPLOW |
In-app purchases
Loop
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Armadillo
No in-app purchases





