Comparison

Re vs Pacing Guard

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

Head to head
About

Re

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Re-Loop is a gentle productivity app for people whose energy does not run on time. It replaces the stress of traditional task managers with a calm routine that adapts to how you actually feel. Whether you live with ADHD, burnout, or chronic illness, Re-Loop helps you focus and move at your own rhythm. Made for • People who want a calm, focused way to plan each day • Users managing ADHD, burnout, or low-energy periods • Anyone who wants self-care built into their routine Features • Plan by energy instead of the clock. Use simple blocks like morning, afternoon, and evening. • Capture anything that is on your mind and keep your tasks organized without clutter. • No streaks or pressure. Return anytime; your progress is always safe. • Gentle haptic feedback when you complete a task to create a small sense of reward. • Private by default. Your information stays on your device with no tracking or ads. • Clean, calm design that supports focus, rest, and recovery. Why people love it Re-Loop feels like a planner and a self-care tool in one. It helps you build a routine that works with your energy, not against it. Users describe it as the first productivity app that feels kind.

About

Pacing Guard

This app provides structured activity and rest routines for individuals with chronic fatigue conditions. It uses voice cues and haptic feedback to guide users, with optional heart rate monitoring to ensure safe activity levels. All data is kept private and offline on the device.

Highlights
  • Customizable GO and REST intervals
  • Voice and haptic feedback for phase transitions
  • Bluetooth heart rate strap support
  • Aerobic threshold calculator
  • Offline and private operation
  • Session insights and trend analysis
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Pacing Guard helps people with ME/CFS, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue follow structured activity-rest routines - without watching the clock. Voice cues, haptic feedback, with optional support of a Bluetooth heart rate strap tell you when to go and when to rest. You focus on living. The app keeps the rest. TIMER • Customizable GO and REST intervals (5 to 120 seconds) • Voice announcements at each phase transition • Countdown alerts in the final 5 seconds before switching • Haptic feedback and sound cues at phase changes • Smooth visual progress ring with phase colour coding • Works in the background with screen off HEART RATE MONITORING • Connects to any Bluetooth heart rate strap (Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, and others) • Aerobic threshold calculator to find your personal safe HR limit • Voice and haptic alerts when approaching or exceeding your limit • Configurable repeat alerts so you stay informed without being overwhelmed • Periodic heart rate announcements at configurable intervals • Time above HR limit tracked for every session, even with alerts muted SLEEP MONITORING • Long-press Start for overnight heart rate tracking • No voice cues, no alerts - continuous silent recording • Session max HR saved to history SESSION INSIGHTS • Live stats during any session - tap the live stats button • Post-session HR chart with exceedance breakdown • 8-week trend analysis with sparkline charts • Monthly pacing calendar showing your compliance at a glance • Export session data as CSV • Save sessions to Apple Health as workouts PRIVATE & OFFLINE • No accounts, no ads, no tracking • No subscriptions or hidden costs • All data stays on your device • Works fully offline ACCESSIBLE • Full VoiceOver support with descriptive labels • Dynamic Type for all text sizes • Respects Reduce Motion preference • Minimum 44pt tap targets • High Contrast mode compatible --- Disclaimer: Pacing Guard is a general-purpose interval timer and self-management aid. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or disease prevention. The app does not make any claims about health outcomes. Heart rate monitoring is provided for informational purposes only. Any routines followed using this app are self-directed and used at your own discretion. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition.

Screenshots

Re4 screens
Pacing Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Re at Free against Pacing Guard's $4.99. Pacing Guard's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Re is free to download; Pacing Guard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 7 level
Re versus Pacing Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRePacing Guard
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperReloop Labs, LLCKim Syversen

In-app purchases

None

Re

No in-app purchases

None

Pacing Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacing Guard free?
Pacing Guard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Re or Pacing Guard have ads?
Neither Re nor Pacing Guard shows ads.

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